How To Make Sweet Potatoes On A Weber Gas Grill

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by Chef Jason from 5280 Culinary

It’s time to fire up the Weber and bake some sweet potatoes, then we take you on a flavor journey and next it’s time to load them with butter, whipped cream and praline pecans.  Watch and see how easy it is to make sweet potatoes on a gas grill. Our secret weapon on making them perfect, the Weber Potato Nail!

Print Recipe for Weber Grill Baked Sweet Potato

Yield: Serves 4 people     Prep time: 5 Minutes (wash and prep)     Cook time: 45-55 Minutes

Ingredients

Cooking Directions

  1. Wash all tools and rinse sweet potatoes prior to use
  2. Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use
  3. Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills, starters and any cooking tools
  4. Heat Weber grill to 400˚ F, with ALL burners on
  5. When temp hits 400˚ F adjust burners to hold at temp
  6. Place potatoes in a medium stainless steel bowl
  7. Coat lightly with oil and season to taste with Bayou Dust
  8. If using potato nails, insert nails into the long, center of the potato
  9. Open grill and add potatoes to the warming rack or bun rack of the grill.
  10. No Warming rack?  Cook on the grill grates with indirect heat
  11. Close lid and cook for 45 minutes, before first temperature check
  12. Goal is internal temp of 205˚ F
  13. Cook until temp hits desired doneness
  14. Using tongs and heat proof gloves, remove potatoes from the grill, place onto a cooking sheet and bring into the kitchen.  Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes so potatoes can cool slightly.
  15. Slice potatoes down the center and load with:
    • Rub-A-Dub – light seasoning inside the potato
    • Butter
    • Cinnamon Whipped Cream
    • Praline Pecans
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Published on 10/20/2021.

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