Smoked Baked Potato Recipe

Baked potatoes on a white plate, topped with butter and chopped green onions, add a delightful touch to any meal. For those who prefer smoking their potatoes, understanding how long to smoke potatoes at 250 can enhance the flavor and texture beautifully.

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How long to smoke baked potatoes at 250 degrees F on a Traeger is here so the insides are fluffy and the skins are crispy. Smoked russets make a cheap and easy side dish for dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked, potatoes, smoked

Servings:

Author: Justine

Equipment

1 smoker

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
3/4 c salt kosher is best, larger granules
1/4 c olive oil

Instructions

Pierce your potatoes with a fork or knife all over to vent (so they don't explode).
Fill a flat bowl/container with salt.
Rub olive oil on one of your potatoes and then roll it in the salt.
Do this to all your potatoes, then you're ready to smoke.
Set smoker to 250, fill container inside with wood chips of your choice and smoke for 2 hours or until they're tender in the center, test with a knife or fork.
Allow to rest for a few minutes when you take them out.
Slice, fill with chili for a main dish or sour cream and butter for a side dish!

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