Foil Cooking Recipes – 7 different packet contents
Note: cooking times depends on how hot the coals are. Generally, turn every 5 minutes for about 20-30 minutes, less for fish or pre-cooked items.
#1. Ham & Sweet Potato
- 1 slice of pre-cooked ham (this can be fresh or canned)
- 1 serving canned yams (about 3 pieces)
- 1 or 2 canned pineapple rings
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
#2. Chicken Potato Packets
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 4 medium red potatoes, cut in 1/2–inch cubes
- 2 cups frozen green peas
- 1 jar (12 oz.) chicken gravy
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
#3. Baby back pork ribs
- 3 pounds baby back pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce
Or just purchase a packet of ready-to-heat Lloyds Barbecue Ribs
#4. Tuscan Sword Fish
- 1 can (15 oz.) Great Northern or cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided
- 2 swordfish steaks (4 to 6 oz. each)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 lemon slices
#5. Shrimp Jambalaya Packets
- 1 pound peeled and de-veined medium uncooked shrimp
- 4 cups cooked rice
- ½ pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with garlic and onions
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 to 4 teaspoons dried Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
#6 Mexican Pork Packets
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1/2–inch thick
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup medium chunky salsa
- 1 can (15 1/4 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained OR 1 package (10 oz.) frozen whole kernel corn
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
#7 Cranberry Apple Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4–inch slices
- 2 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, cored, thinly sliced in rings
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Have fun foil cooking. Remind the kids to open the foil carefully to avoid a burst of hot steam .
"A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step."
susann


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