An unassuming jacket potato seller from Tamworth, Staffordshire has become an internet sensation on TikTok, drawing crowds from across the globe who are willing to queue for hours to get their hands on his spuds. Dubbed as the 'Spudman', Ben Newman's videos showcase him dishing out mouth-watering jacket potatoes to eager audiences, causing quite a stir online. The humble baked spud, often adorned with baked beans and cheese, is a favourite among us Brits, but it appears the rest of the world is catching on.
Those who can't stand the thought of long queues particularly in our notorious British weather merely to try Spudman's crispy jacket potatoes, should listen up. If your mouth waters every time these potatoes appear on your TikTok For You Page, count yourself lucky. The 39 year old recently revealed his 'secret' to perfect jacket potatoes - soft on the inside with a crisp skin - so fans can enjoy them at home too.
READ MORE: The ancient UK village abandoned over 1,000 years ago with ruins you can visit Despite what most people think, it isn't about cooking them for a certain amount of time. According to the dad-of-nine, it all comes down to choosing the right type of potato, reports the Mirror . In response to a comment asking about how he gets the spuds soft on the inside and how long they're cooked for.
Ben said: "So you want me to give away my trade secrets? Well, go on then." Commanding a following of 3.5m on his @spudarmy account, Ben said: "First of all, it's not so m.
