Campfire Baked Potatoes

Some foods are permanently linked to camping like hot dogs and smores.  One of the things that we like to cook when we camp are campfire baked potatoes.

They are very easy to cook but they may take a while.  I usually cook these potatoes first, then cook whatever I want to pair with them (if anything) while the potatoes are kept warm in their foil wrappers.  Sometimes, the potato can be a meal all by itself.

Campfire baked potatoes can be cooked in an actual wood campfire or a charcoal grill.

I normally scrub the potatoes clean while we are still at home.  When I am ready to cook them, I wrap each

in a double layer of foil and place at the edge of the campfire or right in the hot coals.

Because the heat is so intense, these potatoes should be turned every 10-15 minutes.  I use heavy duty long-handled tongs to keep my hands away from the heat.  After about 40-45 minutes I will check for doneness by squeezing them slightly with a thick potholder.

These campfire baked potatoes are the best baked potato I have ever had!