"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:45:07 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>>On 7/19/2012 11:47 AM, KenK wrote:
>>> If it's indeed possible, what's the secret to making a 'baked' potato
>>> with
>>> crisp shin in a microwave? I've tried various ways with no success. Very
>>> hot to use the oven - been over a 100 for weeks now.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Try nuking them on a plain, white paper towel. When they are just done,
>>warp them in foil and let them sit for a bit.
>
>
> I always piece them with a knife too, it lest out the steam that makes
> then too soggy.

They could blow up if you don't pierce them. My mom always wrapped hers in
foil. I actually prefer them not to be in foil. The skin gets a better
texture. Because my mom wrapped them in foil she never pierced. I guess
the theory there was that if they did blow up they would be contained. She
never had one blow up.

My friend's mom did not put hers in foil. I was helping in the kitchen and
she freaked when I didn't pierce them. She said she once had one blow up
because she didn't pierce it.