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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,653
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    thetrim said:
    Any one use a nail? 
    Thanks @thetrim - I had no idea this was a thing.  Always learning something new around here.  I googled it and now I have to try it.  Spud Spikes will be ordered today.

    Do you use a nail?  If so, do you think it helps?

    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
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    put sweets right down in the coals. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,357
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    mEGG_My_Day said:
    thetrim said:
    Any one use a nail? 
    Thanks @thetrim - I had no idea this was a thing.  Always learning something new around here.  I googled it and now I have to try it.  Spud Spikes will be ordered today.

    Do you use a nail?  If so, do you think it helps?

    My mom always used them when I was growing up when doing a baked potato in the oven, so yes I think it works.  I hope I'm not crushed to learn that it doesn't actually aid or speed up the cooking at all.
    #FamilyTradition
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,653
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    thetrim said:
    mEGG_My_Day said:
    thetrim said:
    Any one use a nail? 
    Thanks @thetrim - I had no idea this was a thing.  Always learning something new around here.  I googled it and now I have to try it.  Spud Spikes will be ordered today.

    Do you use a nail?  If so, do you think it helps?

    My mom always used them when I was growing up when doing a baked potato in the oven, so yes I think it works.  I hope I'm not crushed to learn that it doesn't actually aid or speed up the cooking at all.
    #FamilyTradition
    I just ordered these - I'll let you know if I think they work.


    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • thetrim
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    Thanks my mom just got some off my Dad’s work bench. 
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    Just put a tater on the egg. First timer.
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
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    Decisions Decisions...do I want to nail a potato or do I want to screw a potato?


    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • dmchicago
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    SSQUAL612 said:
    Decisions Decisions...do I want to nail a potato or do I want to screw a potato?


    Don’t screw the pooch. Nail the potato. 
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • SSQUAL612
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    Honestly I always cook to 205IT and all is good. 
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • dmchicago
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    I just know it’s gonna be good. 


    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • mEGG_My_Day
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    SSQUAL612 said:
    Decisions Decisions...do I want to nail a potato or do I want to screw a potato?


    OMG - I may have prematurely nailed my tater! :):):)
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
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    I'm not gettin' the point of the tater screwin'...
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • dmchicago
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    SonVolt said:
    I'm not gettin' the point of the tater screwin'...
    Your "shaft", when inserted into the "spud" transfers heat and whatnot.
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

    Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)

    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • SSQUAL612
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    SonVolt said:
    I'm not gettin' the point of the tater screwin'...
    He’ll explain. 


    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • danv23
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    dmchicago said:
    I just know it’s gonna be good. 


    Nice lookin tader right dare

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  • SonVolt
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    dmchicago said:
    SonVolt said:
    I'm not gettin' the point of the tater screwin'...
    Your "shaft", when inserted into the "spud" transfers heat and whatnot.


    Same reason I don't use a leave-in probe thermometer! 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,541
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    The only thing that will make that tater better is doing it RAISED DIRECT....  I flip the tater half way thru.... 
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
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    what is your favorite kind tater to cook on the egg?
    Northern New Jersey
     XL - Woo2, AR      L (2) - Woo, PS Woo     MM (2) - Woo       MINI

    Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)

    Also, check out my YouTube Page
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  • Botch
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    dmchicago said:
    Don’t screw the pooch. Nail the potato. 
    Right in de EYE, muddaf*kka!   =)
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    Tin soldiers and Johnson's coming...


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  • PoppasGrill
    PoppasGrill Posts: 356
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    I always butter and spice( salt,garlic,pepper) . Last ones I did I sliced the potatoes and layered onion slices inside, wrapped in foil and cooked indirect at 400 for about 30 mins. Butter stayed in the foil and moved taters to the edges the last few minutes to crisp the skin a bit. Made for a good side with my steak
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  • fishlessman
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     potato nails were always aluminum, not buying the idea of stainless ;)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • fishlessman
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    JMCXL said:
    what is your favorite kind tater to cook on the egg?
    rutlands
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • SSQUAL612
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    fishlessman said:
     potato nails were always aluminum, not buying the idea of stainless ;)
    Now they’re claiming Aluminum causes Alzheimer’s & Drain Bamage. 
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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    fishlessman said:
    JMCXL said:
    what is your favorite kind tater to cook on the egg?
    rutlands
    russetts, blaming this on alzheimers =)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
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    I love cooking the petite medley from Kroger .  EVOO and Susie Q's SM thrown into a grilling bowl.  Those things will pop in your mouth when you bite into them.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • GATraveller
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    Have any of you put butter on a potato after slicing open?  

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  • saluki2007
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    GATraveller said:
    Have any of you put butter on a potato after slicing open?  
    creme fraiche is where it's at.

    Image result for creme fraiche gif
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,314
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    I cook my spuds in the oven like a normal person.

    Blue Cheese Gratin



    Potato Gratin with Cream and Emmental

    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
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    I think this will fit here nicely. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ncYSQEr2tM
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  • blasting
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    SonVolt said:

    I cook my spuds in the oven like a normal person.




    Outside cooking...







    Inside cooking...




    Kidding aside, both of your spud pics look spectacular.
    Phoenix 
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