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a little Hasselback potato cutting trick - EDITED!!!

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RRP
RRP Posts: 25,889
edited December 2014 in EggHead Forum


Here’s a little trick I learned years ago which takes the frustration out of making Hasselback potatoes with uniformity. First thing is the thinner and more uniform the slices the better they cook and look when done. After washing each spud lay it down and see the most flat side. Then take a large flat bladed chef’s knife and slice off a horizontal side which will become your flat bottom. If you want to be exact mark off 1/4" dots using a ruler and a magic marker!

Then lay the flat side down with a couple chop sticks or dowels on each side. Using your chef knife cut through until you are stopped by the wooden sticks meaning you didn’t cut clear through! 


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  • Texansurf
    Texansurf Posts: 507
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    Nice tip, another informative day on the BGE forum.

     

    Corpus Christi, Texas.  LBGE x 2, Weber Smoky Joe, and Aussie Walk-About
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,889
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    BTW - I like to then rinse what starch I can out without breaking the "hinge" and that also allows you to season the slices before the cook. Then after baking a while the slices shrink and you can again open the hinge a bit and pour in whatever butter, garlic that you want!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,889
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:
    If my wife saw me get out a ruler and magic marker while I'm cooking, the guys with butterfly nets will be here shortly. She already looks at me weird when I pull out the camera.
    I understand that, but what someone does in the privacy of their kitchen stays in their kitchen! Or has something like that been said before?  :D
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
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    Nice trick, thanks. I use a long handle serving spoon, set potato in it, slice down until you hit spoon. I think your method will be more uniform.
    :-bd
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Stays in their own kitchen until they post pics. Lol :D

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • FATC1TY
    FATC1TY Posts: 888
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    It's it... hasselback potatoes?
    -FATC1TY
    Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
    LBGE
    MiniMax
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,889
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    Mattman3969 said:
    Stays in their own kitchen until they post pics. Lol :D
    I knew the risk I ran posting that about the magic marker/dot part, but I figured some people like to be more precise which personally is what this fancy-*ss potato presentation is all about anyway!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,889
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    FATC1TY said:
    It's it... hasselback potatoes?
    %^&M - YOU are RIGHT! I knew something wasn't sounding right! THANKS!
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    RRP said:


    FATC1TY said:

    It's it... hasselback potatoes?


    %^&M - YOU are RIGHT! I knew something wasn't sounding right! THANKS!

    I was gonna say... I always thought it was Hasselback potatoes. :-)

    now your secret's out Ron you're a closet Baywatch fan :))
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    RRP said:


    Mattman3969 said:

    Stays in their own kitchen until they post pics. Lol :D

    I knew the risk I ran posting that about the magic marker/dot part, but I figured some people like to be more precise which personally is what this fancy-*ss potato presentation is all about anyway!


    With you Ron. Some dishes deserve a great presentation. Great idea for consistent slices.

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    RRP said:


    Mattman3969 said:

    Stays in their own kitchen until they post pics. Lol :D

    I knew the risk I ran posting that about the magic marker/dot part, but I figured some people like to be more precise which personally is what this fancy-*ss potato presentation is all about anyway!


    Man I was just kidding around. I didnt mean anything with my magicmarker quip.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,889
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:

    Man I was just kidding around. I didnt mean anything with my magicmarker quip.

    Hey...no harm -  no foul...but your wife did ask me about the best butterfly nets available which now explains that...
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    @RRP I dont doubt that at all.

    Little Rock, AR

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  • EggNorth
    EggNorth Posts: 1,535
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    Going to try this as it looks like a great idea.   
    Dave
    Cambridge, Ontario - Canada
    Large (2010), Mini Max (2015), Large garden pot (2018)
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
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    I call them Hasselhof taters, only because it sounds funnier.
    :D:)>-
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,518
    edited December 2014
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    I always thought it's Hasselblad because that's what it looks like  :D

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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    edited December 2014
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    Great idea @RRP‌. Not crazy about eating a marker though. Good with tattoos, but I draw the line at eating markers.

    I just made these and had difficulty stopping at the right point. Next time, I'll have to use chopsticks or the equivalent. As for marking the tater, I think I'll mark it with a fork by making a indented trail.
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:

    If my wife saw me get out a ruler and magic marker while I'm cooking, the guys with butterfly nets will be here shortly. She already looks at me weird when I pull out the camera.

    over wings the other day when I.pulled.my phone out and took pictures....daughter: what's he doing? Wife: food porn,

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

    XL owner and purveyor of pallette perfection...

    Homosassa....Mecca of Florida

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    brown chicken brown cow!  (snap) (snap)
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  • GlennM
    GlennM Posts: 1,365
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    So, I want to make these. After you cut them do you just bake them as they are
    In the bush just East of Cambridge,Ontario 
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  • saluki2007
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    stemc33 said:
    Great idea @RRP‌. Not crazy about eating a marker though. Good with tattoos, but I draw the line at eating markers.

    I just made these and had difficulty stopping at the right point. Next time, I'll have to use chopsticks or the equivalent. As for marking the tater, I think I'll mark it with a fork by making a indented trail.
    @stemc33
    Instead of putting a dot with a marker, poke a hole with a knife tip.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • UncleFred
    UncleFred Posts: 458
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    I bought a special tool set made just for Hassel(whatever) potatoes...Only $400.  It was either that or a CyberQ... couldn't afford both, and I do love dem potatoes.


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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
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    Definitely a handy and anxiety reducing tip (OMG, did I go through the bottom???  are my cuts even???), though I typically do pretty much ok using the eyeball and freehand method.  Anything more precise and I'd have to upcharge my diners.

    That said, last time I was making them, I wondered if anyone ever made longitude cuts rather than latitude (i.e., the long way).  Anyone . . .?  Anyone  . . .?  Bueller . . .?  Bueller . . . ?  
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • UncleFred
    UncleFred Posts: 458
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    Of course you could go buy a metal "rat tail" comb for a couple bucks and....


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  • sstripes96
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:
    If my wife saw me get out a ruler and magic marker while I'm cooking, the guys with butterfly nets will be here shortly. She already looks at me weird when I pull out the camera.
    My wife knows me too good. She would expect me to measure.
    Bud
    Large BGE
    Lawrenceville, GA
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