Ken Knecht > wrote in
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> sandi > wrote in
> news:45954df5$0$14683$892e7fe2 @authen.puce.readfreenews.net:
>
>> I poke holes (fairly deep) with a fork on 4 sides and both
>> ends. Then micro 1/2 way flip over and continue 'baking'
>> Depending on size you can nuke from 3 to 9+ minutes. My
>> medium sided potatoes nuke for about 4 to 4 1/2 minutes.
>> Then let them sit for a few minutes before eating.
>>
> I tried that last night. I guessed ten minutes for a fairly
> large russet and it seemed about right. To my uneducated
> palate it tasted enough like a baked potato, but I prefer the
> potato with a thick crisp skin - easier to eat. But I guess
> that goes with the short cooking time. All in all, I'll
> continue to make them in the MW. Thanks.

Glad that seemed to work okay for you.

Enjoy and Happy New Year!