Ready to elevate your outdoor cooking? Foil packs are the way to go. Once you’ve mastered the wrapping technique, it’s time to explore cooking methods, food pairings, and creative meal ideas.

Advanced Foil Hacks

• Foil Oven: Clamp two foil pans together and heat from above and below for a DIY oven.
• Slow Browning Shield: Wrap food nearing doneness to slow browning while continuing to cook.
• Steam Barrier: Place veggies like lettuce, carrots, or onions alongside meats to prevent scorching.
• Newspaper Insulation: Wrap foil packs in dry or damp newspaper, then re-wrap in foil for extra insulation.
• Elevate Above Coals: Use bricks and a rack to raise food above coals for gentler heat.

Foil Serving Trick

Once cooked, flip the packet seam-side down. Use a knife to slice an “X” across the top and fold back the corners. Instant plate!

Best Foods for Foil Cooking

Veggies:

• Potatoes
• Carrots
• Zucchini
• Squash
• Peppers

Proteins:

• Beef: chuck, round, or flank steak
• Chicken thighs or breasts
• Turkey cuts
• Fish: fillets or whole
• Sausages or precooked meats

Pro Cooking Tip:

Combine protein with high-moisture veggies (tomatoes, onions, mushrooms) for balanced steam cooking and extra flavor.

Try foil packs on your next family night, camping trip, or backyard BBQ. You’ll get perfectly cooked meals with no mess—and endless possibilities!