Twice-Smoked Potatoes
Description
Smoked potatoes are a great side for ribs, brisket, or whatever else you've got the smoker fired up for.
Ingredients
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1 large russet potato
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons milk
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2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
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1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
2
Using a fork, pierce holes on all sides of the potato. Brush oil over entire potato.
3
Place the potato directly on the smoker rack and cook for 3 hours. Transfer potato to a cutting board and let cool until easily handled.
4
Slice potato in half. Leaving the shell intact, spoon out flesh and place in a bowl. Add milk, Cheddar cheese, butter, chives, salt, and pepper. Using the back of a spoon, mash potato and stir until evenly combined.
5
Spoon mixture back into the shells. Return to the smoker for 30 minutes more.