A jacket potato vendor from Tamworth, Staffordshire, has become an overnight TikTok star, with people flocking from across the globe and queuing for hours to sample his delicious potatoes. Ben Newman, also known as Spudman, has captured the hearts of foodies on the internet with his mouth-watering videos showcasing perfectly cooked jacket potatoes served to eager customers. The British staple, often enjoyed with a generous helping of beans and cheese, is now gaining international fame thanks to Ben's viral clips.
For those who'd rather not queue for ages (potentially in typical British drizzle) to taste one of Spudman's famed crispy-skinned potatoes, there's good news. The-39-year-old father of nine has taken to TikTok to reveal his 'secret' to achieving that perfect combination of fluffy inside and crunchy outside, right from your own kitchen. Dispelling myths about cooking times, Ben insists it's the choice of potato that makes all the difference.
READ MORE: I gave up Diet Coke for a month and it transformed my body and my life Responding to a query on his TikTok account, "how do you get the potatoes soft on the inside? How long are they cooked for?" Ben generously shared: "So you want me to give away my trade secrets? Well, go on then." He explained to his 3.5 million followers on @spudarmy that it's less about the cooking method and more about the potato variety, revealing that he uses a type called Melody in his jacket potato van, reports the Mirror .
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