Anything pound for pound better than a baked potato?

[SaltyNuts]

Explain as if I were a child.

LOL!

 

[ponyo]

Wow, awesome ponyo! When you only eat the inside, you literally plop it right on some charcoal? It does not burn easily this way? How long does it take to cook generally (both on the grill and directly on the charcoal)? Thanks!

The skin will burn some if the coals are too hot when you place it directly on top but the foil will help protect somewhat. And you have to rotate it every 10-15 minutes so it doesn't burn on one side. Cook times depend on the size of the potato and the heat of the fire but generally 30-40 minutes directly on top of the coal. About an hour or hour and half indirect on the grill.

 

[SaltyNuts]

Awesome, thanks ponyo! Will try that and report back!

 

[sm625]

The problem is that potatoes are about the worst things you could possibly eat. Potatoes are magnets for PUFAs which are responsible for half the heart disease in this country. And the carbs in potatoes are probably responsible for 20% of the diabetes. You could take that sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and green onion and put it on a fried egg and it would taste better and leave you feeling fuller longer. It wont be as "cheap" but insulin, dialysis, cataract surgery, foot surgery, and triple bypass surgery arent cheap either.

 

[Crono]

The problem is that potatoes are about the worst things you could possibly eat. Potatoes are magnets for PUFAs which are responsible for half the heart disease in this country. And the carbs in potatoes are probably responsible for 20% of the diabetes. You could take that sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and green onion and put it on a fried egg and it would taste better and leave you feeling fuller longer. It wont be as "cheap" but insulin, dialysis, cataract surgery, foot surgery, and triple bypass surgery arent cheap either.

Links to studies?

 

[nakedfrog]

Based purely on a price/weight ratio, they do put up a good fight. Last ones I got were at a buck per pound, and I'm happy with just salt, pepper, butter, and sour cream.
But they have to be baked in an oven for ~60 minutes at 400º

 

[SaltyNuts]

nakedfrog, you know you can microwave them in only a few minutes and they basically taste the same?

 

[nakedfrog]

I know I can tell the difference between a microwaved potato and a baked potato.

 

[SaltyNuts]

Hmmm, I'm going to have to try baking one to see the difference. I love the microwaved ones so much never bothered to actually try baking it!

 

[IronWing]

Explain as if I were a child.

It's a potato. It comes in its own pre-fab skin. Then someone wasted resources to wrap it in plastic and label it as a potato. I find this waste of resources annoying.

 

[Fardringle]

The problem is that potatoes are about the worst things you could possibly eat. Potatoes are magnets for PUFAs which are responsible for half the heart disease in this country. And the carbs in potatoes are probably responsible for 20% of the diabetes. You could take that sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and green onion and put it on a fried egg and it would taste better and leave you feeling fuller longer. It wont be as "cheap" but insulin, dialysis, cataract surgery, foot surgery, and triple bypass surgery arent cheap either.

According to the USDA, a 'medium' potato (about 2 1/4" - 3 1/4") has 0.1 gram polyunsaturated fats total. One large egg (smaller than the potato) has 0.7 gram PUFAs. Potatoes are only a problem in that area if they are deep fried, and then the problem is the oil, not the potato.

Potatoes are also on the RECOMMENDED food list for most diabetics on every diabetic/RX site I have seen because of their high content of vitamin C and potassium, as well as trace amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, phosphorous, iron and zinc. And when boiled and cooled they create a resistant starch that actually improves insulin sensitivity and feeds good bacteria in the gut to improve digestion. They just need to be eaten in moderation (as is needed for any foods in a healthy diet).

 

[SaltyNuts]

Daaaaayam, Fardringle dropping some knowledge that I like to hear!

 

[zinfamous]

I wash the potato, rub it with butter, sprinkle on sea salt, and wrap it in aluminum foil. Then I cook it on charcoal grill as I'm grilling or smoking. If I want it cooked faster and just want to eat the inside, I cook it caveman style directly on the charcoal.

kick it up a notch by encasing each potato in its own block of lard, then wrap in foil and place on coals.

 

[zinfamous]

The problem is that potatoes are about the worst things you could possibly eat. Potatoes are magnets for PUFAs which are responsible for half the heart disease in this country. And the carbs in potatoes are probably responsible for 20% of the diabetes. You could take that sour cream, cheese, bacon bits, and green onion and put it on a fried egg and it would taste better and leave you feeling fuller longer. It wont be as "cheap" but insulin, dialysis, cataract surgery, foot surgery, and triple bypass surgery arent cheap either.

this is clearly anti-Irish propaganda and will not tolerate a lick of it!

 

[dullard]

a resistant starch that actually improves insulin sensitivity and feeds good bacteria in the gut to improve digestion.

I came in here to post about resistant starches. Because it wasn't taught to us as children (such as "Calcium is good for your bones!") and since they aren't on food labels we tend to pretend that resistant starches don't exist.

 

[ponyo]

You're not going to live forever. So eat the food you like and whatever your body craves. You'll be much happier and that will add years to your life.

 

[Thebobo]

It's a potato. It comes in its own pre-fab skin. Then someone wasted resources to wrap it in plastic and label it as a potato. I find this waste of resources annoying.

You microwave it in the plastic wrap, it does a great job of cooking the potato throughout. It's hardly a waste concerning you don't have to waste water scrubbing it down. The little bit of plastic is miniscule and recyclable.

If I was doing a lot of potatoes for a salad or such I would not use these but to come home pop it in the microwave and in 10 mins have a meal it cant be beat.

 

[Cappuccino]

You should talk to Mayne, OP, I hear that guy loves potatoes

http://www.portvapes.co.uk/?id=Latest-exam-1Z0-876-Dumps&exid=threads/day-14-of-my-potato-diet.2461607/

http://www.portvapes.co.uk/?id=Latest-exam-1Z0-876-Dumps&exid=threads/can-we-talk-about-the-humble-potato.2468706/

Also, the answer is bread. More versatile, generates more enticing aromas, has a near infinite variety of types, and can be very inexpensive per loaf if you make it yourself.

I love potatoes and they are plenty cheap and versatile, too, but pound for pound bread is the better staple.

http://i.imgur.com/5NV0vjU.gifv

 

[Crono]

http://i.imgur.com/5NV0vjU.gifv

Hawt :wub:

Potato

 

[jlee]

Sweet potato wrapped in foil and cooked in leftover coals.

 

[Squisher]

Is the OP stranded on Mars?

 

[Hugh Jass]

Oh I see WelshBloke haha. Thanks!

Ponyo, I just microwave them. Do you think there is a better way? I think my mom used to boil them, if I remember correctly.

And neither would be a baked potato, you dumb lump of flesh.

 

[Cappuccino]

Sweet potato wrapped in foil and cooked in leftover coals.

best recipe for sweet potatoes right now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7HAzpl_8BE

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

If you're looking for cheap eats, there is absolutely nothing that beats dry beans and dry rice. You can buy huge ass bags of it at Costco that amounts to a shitload of meals worth. Grab some cheap chicken every week at the grocery store and you can get meals for years.

 

[SaltyNuts]

And neither would be a baked potato, you dumb lump of flesh.

Let's not argue semantics, ok loser? Much appreciated.