On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:51:59 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>gregz wrote:
>>
>> I never had a potato detonate. I always microwave using old covered corning
>> ware, with a wet potato in a few drops of water. Been doing it that way
>> nice 1971 .
>
>I've never had one burst in the microwave either. I just rinse them off, set
>on a plate in the microwave. I'll cook them for about 3 minutes, then turn
>over and cook another 3. That usually does it.
>
>G.

I used to think that was silly too, but then one day poof ! !
The age of the potato will make a difference too the fresh ones have
more moisture.