Best way to cook potatoes on the grill?

Question

and how long to cook them for small - med sized potato?

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Answer 1

Best way is to cut them into cubes, put them in foil with olive oil and rosemary. Keep it off the direct heat. Should be done in about 1/2 an hour.

Answer 2

I have 2 ways I cook potatoes on the grill:
First (if the potatoes are raw):
Cut them into uniform sized pieces and put on a large piece of tin foil. Drizzle some olive oil over all the potatoes and make sure they are thoroughly covered. Then add some spices- steak seasoning works well, or you could use whatever spices and herbs you like (I like garlic, lemon and dill or cumin, chili powder and black pepper for example). Fold all the edges of the foil over and make a pouch. Put the potatoes onto the grill. How long you'll have to cook them for will depend on how small you cut them up, but start checking them after a few minutes and remember to flip the pouch over during cooking so the potatoes are cooked evenly.
Second (to use up already baked potatoes):
Cut the potatoes into large wedges, drizzle with olive oil and cover with spices and herbs. Get your grill ready by oiling the grill so the potatoes don't stick. Put the potatoes on the grill and flip after they are golden. You are mostly just crisping up the outside since they are already cooked, so they shouldn't take that long to cook ( maybe a couple of minutes on each side)

Answer 3

Sounds good! I usually grill corn in the husks (just throw them on the grill as-is), but wrapping them in foil is fine if the husks have already been removed. Whole potatoes will take a while to cook. I slice them (~1/4" thick), toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill them for about 8-10 minutes per side on a sheet of foil.

Answer 4

I like to take red potatoes & slice into rounds about 1/4" thick. Lay in center of large piece of foil, then add sliced onion, garlic & butter. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, then seal into packet. Grill over medium coals til fork tender ( check after 20 minutes, using tongs to turn). Sometimes for a different twist, I'll open the packet & add some shredded cheese, then close grill lid for about 5 minutes........Either way is just as good!

Answer 5

Slice potatos (not quite all the way through), put butter, sliced onion and sprinkle of seasoning salt between each slice, wrap in foil (try to seal as much as possible), place on the grill and grill for about 1/2 hour (turning frequently); serve with sour cream, chives and bacon bits. (Grilling at a slightly high temperature will make the potatoe skin a nice brown color.)

Answer 6

Ensure you use indirect heat if at all possible otherwise you have to keep a close eye. One of my favorites that is easy is to coat canned whole new potatoes with brown sugar BBQ sauce (Bullseye or KC Masterpiece). You can cut them in half in they are large. Use a vegetable tray (one with small holes in it) for the grill and cook (really all you are doing is heating them up). Tinfoil will work too. Let the BBQ sauce get a little crunchy/burned/carmelized. In this case a little direct flame is ok. Yummy!

Answer 7

We like to slice thickly, place on square of heavy duty aluminum foil, put a dab of margarine on top, add some spices like basil, pepper and a bit of salt. Seal tightly. Place on rack or directly into coals. Depending on the heat level, for a little bit 20 minutes should do it, while in hot coals only takes about 10. Experiment .... that is half the fun of cooking!

Answer 8

I cut medium potatoes in 4 pieces... put a bit of olive oil and dried herbs on them... wrap them in foil... and throw them IN the grill... not on it... IN the grill. The outer parts of the potato comes out crispy and the inside is cooked and a bit moist.

Answer 9

You'll need to cut them very small into either thin discs or tiny cubes. Then put them in tin foil with lots of butter well greased. You can flavor them with whatever herbs you like- diced up garlic, or a spring of rosemary, etc. Medium heat for about 30-40 minutes.

Answer 10

we usually rub salt and butter on the outside of the potato, cover will aluminum foil and grill for about 30 minutes or until nice and tender. when you open the potatoes up, smother in butter, add cheddar cheese, sour cream and bacon bits.
yummy yummy!!


Additional:
don't forget to use a fork and poke holes in the potatoes to allow the steam to be released.