SMOKED MASHED POTATOES

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Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Put 1 gallon of water in six-quart stockpot, add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
Smoke potatoes to taste in a smoker, according to manufacturer's instructions. If you do not have a smoker, set a 13-by-16-inch aluminum roasting pan with a rack on the stove top so that it spans 2 burners. Scatter 2 tablespoons ground hickory, apple or cherry wood chips (designed for stove-top smokers) evenly in pan. Lay a double thickness of aluminum foil over rack, and crimp any overhanging foil around edges. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on foil. Cover pan tightly with 2 sheets of aluminum foil laid side by side, if necessary. Turn both burners to medium-low, and smoke potatoes for 15 minutes.
Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash them with a fork or pass them through a ricer or food mill. Add 1 teaspoon salt, butter, cream and 1/2 cup potato cooking water, whip until thoroughly combined. Add more cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until potatoes reach a smooth, fluffy consistency. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 768 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams