Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes
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Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes
Description
The Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes recipe uses whole potatoes rubbed with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper before individually wrapping them in foil. Cooking them wrapped in a slow cooker allows gentle heat to penetrate, producing tender potatoes with skins that hold in moisture without drying out. Cooking times vary based on slow cooker settings but generally require 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low. The foil wrapping also protects the potatoes from direct heat that could cause charring or uneven cooking.
The preparation includes washing and thoroughly drying the potatoes to remove excess moisture. When placing potatoes in the cooker, ensuring each rests on the bottom without overlapping prevents burning and promotes even cooking. Turning the potatoes halfway during cooking can enhance browning but is optional. Alternatively, potatoes can be cooked without foil on baking paper for a different texture.
Slow cooker jacket potatoes made by this method are convenient for preparing in advance or when the oven is occupied. They can be served with a variety of toppings such as sour cream, cheese, or chives, making a simple side or light meal. The gentle cooking method suits potatoes of consistent size to ensure even doneness throughout.
Ingredients
- 4 potato (about 350g/12oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes and then rub them with oil, salt and pepper. Individually wrap them in foil.
- Put them in the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours.
Notes
- Dry potatoes completely after washing using kitchen paper to promote even cooking.
- Place potatoes in the slow cooker so the foil ends touch the bottom to prevent burning.
- Avoid overcrowding; each potato should touch the bottom without stacking to ensure crisp-skinned results.
- Turning potatoes halfway through cooking can increase crispiness but is optional.
- You may skip foil and place potatoes on baking paper in the slow cooker for a different texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1potato (no topping) | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 897mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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