Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes, white
  • 1 onion, in 8 thin slices
  • 1 garlic clove, in 4 slivers
  • 4 teaspoons butter (optional but yummy)
  • 4 pinches salt
  • 4 pinches pepper
  • 4 teaspoons parsley
  • 4 teaspoons herbs, of your choice to compliment the rest of the meal
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 120 ml sour cream (optional)
  • 4 teaspoons chives (optional)

Method

  • Scrub potatoes; do not peel.
  • Tear 4 pieces of foil about 12 inches square depending on the size of your potato.
  • Cut potato lengthwise in half but not quite all the way through.
  • Place 2 slices onion, 1 slice garlic, butter and herbs in centre of potato.
  • Wrap bacon around potato over lengthwise cut, covering onion and other fillings.
  • Place potato on foil and fold ends of foil together to seal tightly so it will not leak when cooking.
  • This can be baked in the oven at 350F for about an hour.
  • This can be barbecued on indirect heat about an hour -- at 400 degrees.
  • This can also be baked at the edge of a fire near the coals.
  • In all cases you must monitor that they do not burn and turn somewhat frequently. They will feel quite soft when squeezed with your fingertips. (protect your hands from heat).
  • Top with garnish and enjoy.