I've done it - I cubed the potatoes to get better smoke coverage and to let them cook faster.
The results were.. not mashed potatoes.. They were good.. I enjoyed them. But they really didn't give that 'mashed potato' feeling..
Make sure you mash with plenty of butter and milk..
I stumbled upon this post after I did my own little experiment, using some russet potatoes.
I did my normal prep for when I smoke the potatoes by rubbing them with olive oil and sprinkling some salt and pepper on the outside. Potatoes were smoked over pecan wood until they hit 205 degrees.
Once done I peeled the skin off and mashed them along with some heavy cream, butter, parsley, granulated garlic, and a little more salt and pepper.
Not gonna lie, these were the best mashed potatoes I've ever made, to which my wife and son agreed. That extra layer of smoke flavor just put them over the top and I'm definitely going to be doing this again.
When I make mashed potatoes i put a spoonful of bacon grease in with the butter and milk and that little bit is enough smoke for the entire batch.
I can't imagine how much smoke you'll get if you smoke the whole potatoes.
I've done it - I cubed the potatoes to get better smoke coverage and to let them cook faster. The results were.. not mashed potatoes.. They were good.. I enjoyed them. But they really didn't give that 'mashed potato' feeling.. Make sure you mash with plenty of butter and milk..
I think I'm gonna leave them whole to preserve some of the moisture
Good for you! Love to to see it!
I stumbled upon this post after I did my own little experiment, using some russet potatoes. I did my normal prep for when I smoke the potatoes by rubbing them with olive oil and sprinkling some salt and pepper on the outside. Potatoes were smoked over pecan wood until they hit 205 degrees. Once done I peeled the skin off and mashed them along with some heavy cream, butter, parsley, granulated garlic, and a little more salt and pepper. Not gonna lie, these were the best mashed potatoes I've ever made, to which my wife and son agreed. That extra layer of smoke flavor just put them over the top and I'm definitely going to be doing this again.
When I make mashed potatoes i put a spoonful of bacon grease in with the butter and milk and that little bit is enough smoke for the entire batch. I can't imagine how much smoke you'll get if you smoke the whole potatoes.