Discussion Thread -> "Potato" Throwdown (Entries and Quality ON TOPIC *CLEAN* Discussion Only)

[Moose]

Our new TD category is...

"Potato"

This was BBQGrail's non-winning but brilliant entry in the 2010
"La Guerre de Pomme de Terre (Battle Potato) Throwdown

As chosen by FWismoker for winning the "Breaded" Throwdown.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION - READ BEFORE ENTERING

Oh I'd love to see a "potato" throw down and see the creativity of dune spuds!

Ummmm...what the fark is a dune spud?

You may submit entries that are cooked from Friday 2/6 through the entry submission deadline of 12 p.m. Central US Time on Monday 2/16/15.

Entry pictures must be submitted by 12 p.m. Central US Time on Monday 2/16.

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The ENTRY and VOTE threads will follow Q-Talk rules, meaning QUALITY ON-TOPIC discussion of the category or entries only, please. Discussion is encouraged to take place in the DISCUSSION THREAD, but if you want a recipe, or are looking for details or have QUALITY ON-TOPIC comments to make about an entry or the category you can make them in the ENTRY or VOTE thread. Non-quality posts that are made here will be deleted and the offending member will be asked why they couldn't just post in the DISCUSSION thread instead, and in extreme cases or repeat offenders, disciplinary action WILL happen.


Best of luck and even better eats to all!

 

[Big George's BBQ]

I want what is in that Pic

 

[FC BBQ]

^^+1^^

 

[Shagdog]

I guess I'll get the ball rollin'....

Here is my official tater entry..



Details -

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204823

 

[Diesel Dave]

Oh crap, you set the bar pretty high there brother :thumb:

 

[Smoke Dawg]

Guess I better go with plan B!

As always Great entry!

 

[Happy Hapgood]

That's one Mighty Fine Ball Roll SD!

 

[93vpmod]

I can't let the dog run around the block by himself. Please accept my TRADITIONAL baker photo below as an official entry.

No Zero-I at least know I will get Shagdog's vote, if there are no other entries...haha!

 

[Happy Hapgood]

That's one Mighty Fine Tater with members of the cabbage family complete with some Tasty meat! Looks Great!

 

[robbq]

I did a two-throwdown cook today. Here is my entry, twice baked potatoes on the grill with home made bacon. I've never done them on the grill before, and they came out really good. With flank steak, asparagus and fresh bread, one of my favorite meals.

Cook thread: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3161747

Please use this as my official entry.

 

[insaneh]

My official entry for the potato throwdown below.
Don't miss out on the full cook! :clock::heh: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3161881#post3161881

 

[DUBBAGA]

Don't want to follow insaneh's impressive dune potato, but it is what it is. I would like to submit my Lamb Gnocchi for your consideration.

official entry photo below

Full cook thread here: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3163554#post3163554

 

[Happy Hapgood]

Great Entries All!

 

[bbqwilly]

Y'all are bringing it.

Looking good

 

[Smoke Dawg]

Official Entry

Please accept this as my official entry in the "Potato" TD

There are already some might fine entry's for this. I present:

Swiss Scallop Taters !

Always used Cheddar in our Scalloped Potatoes but Swiss seemed much better to compliment the Scallops.

The full cook is here:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3166302#post3166302

We did like this and will use different cheeses in future cooks.

Please use this for the polling pic

View attachment 107601

Thanks for Lookin

SD

 

[Fwismoker]

This TD is looking less fun for me getting up for a sub zero...UN godly wind chill cook.

These dishes are out of this world!

 

[THoey1963]

Hasselbeck Potatoes

This entry doesn't have a chance in hell of winning, but I'll throw it up there as an idea for future cooks of others. Please accept the following as my entry into the Dune Spud TD.

Garlic Parmesan Hasselbeck Potatoes.

I cut the bottom of the potatoes off so they would sit flatly, and then made slices 75% down the potatoes every 1/8th inch or so. I then drizzled them with fresh garlic butter and sprinkled the top with course salt and pepper.

I cooked these on my gasser (smoker was busy with the rest of the meal) at around 400*. I added some more garlic butter and sprinkled some grated Parmesan cheese on the potatoes. They took about an hour. They probably could have gone 10 mins longer as they were slightly undercooked in the middle.

Kind of a toss up between a baked potato (soft and tender inside) and french fries (crispy outer edges) with the buttery garlicky taste.

Please accept the following as my entry into the TD:

It went really well with the American Kobe Ribeye and the Bacon Wrapped Scallops.

 

[Shiz-Nit]

My entry

 

[Fwismoker]

Here's my TD Entry "Dune Spud" Turtle Taters & Mashed Taters infused with bell peppers, jalapenos, sweet onion... served with Roast Beef & Gravy. Here's my cook thread. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=205220

Please accept this as my official entry for the Potato Throw down.

 

[buzz53]

Creative potato TD

Potato-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Grilled Shrimp. Poblano pepper with fresh kernel corn, zucchini, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and garlic potatoes. Please use the second picture as my entry.