How Do You Grill Red Skinned Potatoes?
Red skinned potatoes retain their shape when cooked, which makes them easier to cut than russet potatoes. You can serve the potatoes whole or sliced. The grill brings out the flavor in the potatoes and it cooks them quickly. The red skin on the potatoes adds color to meals, and they pair well with many meat entrees. Scrub the potatoes in warm and soapy water with a vegetable scrub brush. Remove all the dirt and debris from the potatoes, and then place them in a mixing bowl. Preheat and clean your grill with a grill brush. If you are using a charcoal grill, allow the coals to burn down and form a white ash. When using a gas grill, turn the heat to medium high. Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil around 30 inches in length. Place whole potatoes on the top of the foil, or cut them in half with a sharp knife. Pour 2 tbsp. of olive oil over the potatoes. Season the red skinned potatoes with salt and pepper. Fold the foil over the potatoes and crimp the foil edges to make a sealed packet
