Salt and Vinegar Spuds

[Idahawk]

Adapted for the grill, based on a Cooks Country recipe

2qts water
14oz kosher salt
Olive oil
2lbs spuds 1-2 inch diameter ( reds or yukons )
Cracked pepper
Malt vinegar ( I used London pub) 3 table spoons or more if you like


Wash potatoes and dissolve salt in the 2 QTs of water, add spuds and bring to boil over med high heat , boil 30-40 minutes until tender or a knife goes in fairly easily . Drain carefully and cool on a wire rack , the spuds should be soft , but not mashed potatoes or they fall apart .






The spuds will turn white from the salt .



As soon as your spuds are cool enough to handle ,10-15 minutes, it's time to smash them.


I use an old masher and gently smash both directions , till I reach about 1/2 inch thickness .

Now brush with 2 tablespoons vinegar and let it soak in , now a light coating of oil for the grill , I used olive , but anything will work . Now hit them with black pepper .





Set your grill up for indirect high heat 450 -500 , I used my gasser for the cook , but have used charcoal many times with no difference in the outcome .



Grill directly over heat for 10-15 minutes until they start to crisp up then move to indirect , don't flip them over during the cook , total cook time is 20-30 minutes depending on your taste, if you like crispy go longer , I like a nice crunch with a slight char.




While  hot off the grill , hit them one more time with the remaining vinegar or to taste.

The depth of flavor is amazing , the outside is crunchy salty and the inside in pillow soft with a subtle vinegar hint , there really good





I also did some KFC kettle fried chicken






Enjoy

[dazzo]

Thanks idahawk, I think I want to give those potatoes a try.

Tell me though, where do you find chicken with embedded thermometers?...



       

[BBQmedic]

very nice!

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[Idahawk]

Thanks idahawk, I think I want to give those potatoes a try.

Tell me though, where do you find chicken with embedded thermometers?...



       

Lol

Free range of temperature chickens ?

[jamesnomore]

Those taters are a must try, excellent looking cook.

[Tim in PA]

Awesome cook. I'll have to try those potatoes!