1-Prep the potatoes: Scrub each potato, dry well, prick six to eight times with a fork, rub with olive oil or melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.

2-Wrap them up: Wrap each potato tightly in a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil, folding the sides up and rolling the ends closed like a burrito.

3-Get the fire to embers: Let the fire burn down to a bed of glowing coals with no open flames, then push the coals into a concentrated pile in the center of the fire ring.

4-Nestle them in: Use tongs to place foil-wrapped potatoes directly on the hot coals, turning every 15–20 minutes, and cook for about 45 minutes until a skewer slides in with no resistance.

5-Rest and serve: Remove packets from the fire with tongs, let them rest on a heat-safe surface for 10 minutes, then slice open, fluff the inside, and add toppings.