Smoked Baked Potatoes
Smoked Baked Potatoes are the ultimate BBQ side—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and infused with rich smoky flavor. Made easily on a Traeger or any smoker, they’re perfect for loading up with toppings like butter, cheese, sour cream, and even pork belly burnt ends. Whether served alongside smoked meats or as a meal on their own, these potatoes are a simple, foolproof way to level up your cookout!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Russet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoons BBQ Rub
For the Toppings (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- ½ cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons Chives chopped
- Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Instructions
- Preheat your Traeger or smoker to 300°F.
- Scrub and dry your potatoes. Use a fork to poke holes in the potatoes.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season them heavily with the BBQ rub.
- Place the potatoes on the smoker and let them cook for just under 2 hours or until the internal temperaute of the potatoes reach 210°F.
- Remove the potatoes from the smoker. Slice them open and stuff them with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For the ultimate fluffiness, be sure to pull them off the smoker when the internal temperature reaches 210°F. Below is a table that will help you adjust the cooking time and temp, if needed.
|
Temp
|
Med Potatoes
|
Large Potatoes
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|---|---|---|
|
225°F
|
2½ - 3 hours
|
3 - 3½ hours
|
|
250°F
|
2 - 2½ hours
|
2½ - 3 hours
|
|
275°F
|
2 - 2¼ hours
|
2¼ - 2½ hours
|
|
300°F
|
1¾ - 2 hours
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2 - 2¼ hours
|
|
325°F
|
1½ - 1¾ hours
|
1¾ - 2 hours
|
|
350°F
|
1¼ - 1½ hours
|
1½ - 1¾ hours
|
|
375°F
|
1 - 1¼ hours
|
1¼ - 1½ hours
|
|
400°F
|
50 - 60 minutes
|
1 - 1¼ hours
|
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 7mg