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Hasselback Potatoes

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Hello online friends.

I have a question, I often make Hasselback Potatoes for events where I have access to an oven but for this particular event I will need to cook, hold and serve with about 2 to 3 hours between cooking and serving.

I was wondering on what your thoughts were on cooking and holding:

1. Cooked to almost 95 percent and wrap individually in foil and transport?
2. Cook fully and sit in a hotel pan lightly covered in foil?
3. Cook fully and sit in hotel pan and dont cover.

All cases will be transported in a cambo.

It is a small event of maybe 25.

Thanks for any help,

DeeGee
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Cooked to almost 95 percent and wrap individually in foil and transport:
This method can work well to hold the partially cooked potatoes. By wrapping them individually in foil, you can help retain some of the moisture and heat, preventing them from drying out too much. However, keep in mind that they may continue to cook slightly in the residual heat while wrapped, so you should adjust the cooking time accordingly. When transporting them, make sure they are kept in a warm and insulated container like a cambo to maintain their temperature.

Cook fully and sit in a hotel pan lightly covered in foil:
Fully cooking the potatoes and then keeping them in a hotel pan with light foil covering is another viable option. The foil cover will help retain some heat and moisture, keeping the potatoes warm and preventing excessive drying. However, be cautious not to tightly seal the foil, as it may create excess steam and cause the potatoes to become soggy. Again, ensure that the hotel pan is well-insulated during transportation.
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