I dislike the idea of bombarding food with microwaves - I prefer a more simple form of heat. Please don't bother me with info on their safety etc - not interested. We all have a right to choose what appliances we have in our homes, yes???You shun microwaves? What have they done to you?
Cooks Illustrated did an experiment and found that skewered potatoes cook maybe a couple minutes faster and aren't worth the effort.
I was not referring to the 4 pronged small skewers that you buy for potatoes, but the kebab skewer. I oil it then skewer it right through the potato via its centre. I find this does help reduce baking time by much more than a few minutes i.e. with the more rounded potatoes that may not cook through to the centre so quickly. This is my direct experience.
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