For those who desire the simple joy of a jacket potato but dislike the lengthy wait, there is exciting news. A clever cook has unveiled a smart technique to prepare this beloved comfort food in just 10 minutes. The usual hassle with baked potatoes is the time required for cooking, but Josh Elkin, a culinary specialist on TikTok, has impressed his followers with his speedy approach.
Josh showcases that using a microwave significantly reduces the cooking time compared to an oven or air fryer, while still maintaining that desired fluffy center perfect for a dollop of butter. To begin, he thoroughly cleans the potato to remove any dirt, then pierces it with a fork to create vents. Following this, he microwaves it for five minutes, flips it, and gives it another five-minute zap.
After removing it from the microwave, Josh cuts off the top of the potato to expose its cloud-like interior. He then shares his brilliant tip for even butter distribution: by making diagonal cuts across the potato, flipping it, and repeating the process in the opposite direction.
His explanation is straightforward: “Then you end up with this diagonal cut pattern. That’s how to prepare a baked potato in 10 minutes with evenly distributed butter.” The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising the method as groundbreaking. One TikTok user exclaimed: “I love it. Total game changer,” while another was simply amazed: “OMG!!! I love it.”
An impressed viewer raved about the potato preparation technique: “The slicing method is life-changing,” and another shared their own experience, suggesting a slight adjustment for an even softer outcome: “I actually tried it… it’s so GOOD. I recommend 6 minutes though… for an even softer texture.”
Potatoes are a kitchen staple that can last for a long time in your pantry, but there has always been confusion about the best way to store them. The discussion was reignited by a TikTok user who noticed a perplexing symbol on her bag of white potatoes.
TikToker @bethking61 admitted to assuming that potatoes should be stored in a cupboard until she observed the fridge icon with the instruction: “At home store below 5°C.” This discovery left her puzzled, and it appears she was not the only one confused. Many viewers shared her bewilderment.
In her video, she expressed her disbelief with the words: “Surely no?” and questioned aloud: “Does anyone else keep their potatoes in the fridge? Is this NEW? Is my whole life a lie..”
Her caption mirrored her astonishment: “Maybe I have been living under a rock, but I always thought they belonged in a dark cupboard.” The comments section was divided, with some staunchly supporting storing potatoes in a cupboard, while others leaned towards refrigeration.