How to Bake a Potato on a Gas Grill

Two Takes on a Classic: How to Bake Potatoes on Your Gas Grill 

What's the excellent accompaniment to your grilled steak? A baked potato, of course! If you connect baking a potato with an oven, then think again. Baking potatoes on the grill alongside your meat creates an easy meal choice that lets you stay covering and avoid heating up the kitchen.   

Gas Outdoor Grill

Baking potatoes on your gas grill is so easy that anyone can do it.  In fact, gas grills are ideal for cooking potatoes because the heat is so even. whether you're a original potato eater who likes a steaming baked potato with sour cream, or you're a potato skin lover who likes to score presentation points, you'll be able to grill your potatoes with ease.  

How to Bake a Potato on a Gas Grill

Here are two simple options for flawless grilled potatoes. 

Option 1: The original Whole Potato 

• After fully washing the potatoes, spread a thin layer of cooking oil on aluminum foil. Use about 1 tbsp. For each potato.   The oil will help keep the potato moist.  If you're feeling adventurous, try adding some spices or herbs to the oil. For example, you can sprinkle some garlic and pepper or a small cayenne pepper as you spread the oil evenly across the foil.  
• Wrap each potato individually in the aluminum foil.  
• Put the grill on low heat.  You might want to start baking the potatoes before you cook the rest of your meal.  They will stay hot for any minutes wrapped in the foil.  You can also microwave them ahead of time to sell out cooking time. If you do pick to microwave, be sure to poke holes in the potatoes with a fork.  
• You can place the potatoes everywhere on the grill, but avoid the hottest part.  The top rack is the most suitable place, reserving the main shelf for your meat.  
• Cook for almost 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Cook with the lid closed. Potatoes are done when a fork is for real inserted into the center, or they feel slightly soft when squeezed. Do not overcook.

Option 2: Crispy Potato Halves 

If you're concerned in a prettier presentation, faster cook time, and crispy skins, try these simple steps: 

• Slice the potatoes in two, lengthwise.  
• Score the tops of the potatoes to create a grid pattern that makes a nice presentation and speeds grill cooking time.   
• Brush the tops of the potatoes with cooking oil. Sprinkle seasonings (herbs, spices, salt, pepper, etc.) to taste.  Place skinside down on the top shelf of the grill.  
• Cook for about 30 minutes. 

Follow these easy steps to bake a original foil wrapped potato, or a crispy open-faced potato.  Try both recipes for variety. whether way, you'll create a tasty side dish that will complement your steak, chicken, or other meat.  Throw your vegetables on the grill, too, and you'll have a excellent meal all cooked in one place with easy clean-up.  

How to Bake a Potato on a Gas Grill

How Long Do You Grill Chicken Legs and Thighs?

Chicken Legs and Thighs are the most eaten parts of the chicken, and for good presuppose since they are cheap to buy and easy to cook. But mostly because they are juicy, taste great, and have a built in handle.

Directions:

Gas Outdoor Grill

1. Make sure that the chicken has been rinsed thoroughly before cooking, unless the chicken is soaking in a marinade.

How Long Do You Grill Chicken Legs and Thighs?

2. Pre-heat the grill on med (240 degrees) and place the legs/thighs on the grill. Legs/thighs grill much great at a lower temperature for a longer period of time.

3. Frequent turning of the legs/thighs will insure a more even cooking, but will prevent any clear sear marks.

4. Legs/thighs come in so many sizes that it is hard to say exactly how long to cook in minutes. Start by letting the bottom side cook to a golden brown before turning. Continue turning as each side browns. If the face is browning in only a minute or two than the heat is probably up to high and the face will burn before the inside is cooked.

5. If juices are advent out of the chicken then you have cooked it straight through and it may start to come to be dry if allowed to cook much longer. You can make a small cut in the chicken at the thickest point to see if it is still pink in the middle. It is preferable to not make any cuts though, because this will break the seal and allow the juices to escape manufacture the chicken dry.

6. Take off the chicken from the grill and allow to cool a minute before eating. This would be a good time to brush on your favorite sauce.

Safe Internal Temperature: 165 degrees

Tips:

* Grilling legs/thighs at too high a temperature will burn the face of the chicken without cooking all the way straight through to the inside.

* Grilling legs/thighs at too low temperature may prevent the face from getting brown and crispy. The chicken may also be dry.

* Be just if you brush bbq sauce on while cooking. The chicken may burn easier and flavor the chicken with a burnt charcoal taste.

* To get the full flavor of the bbq sauce wait until the legs/thighs are done cooking and then brush on the sauce.

How Long Do You Grill Chicken Legs and Thighs?