{"id":1465396,"date":"2020-05-07T15:02:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T20:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1465396"},"modified":"2020-05-07T15:02:03","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T20:02:03","slug":"grill-foil-packets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/grill-foil-packets\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grill with Foil Packets"},"content":{"rendered":"Whether you're feeding a crowd at a backyard barbecue<\/a> or rushing to put a homemade dinner on the table after work, you can't go wrong when you grill foil packets. They're super simple to put together, and they cook without dirtying up the kitchen. As a bonus, you can make almost anything in a foil packet that you would cook in the oven or on the stovetop, from filling sausage and potato<\/a> packets to ones filled with seafood, chicken, beef or vegetables. Once you start exploring the possibilities, you may never go back to regular cooking!\r\n

Benefits of Foil Packet Grilling<\/h3>\r\nFoil packets are used as easy camping<\/a> meals, but there are so many reasons to grill them at home, too. For starters, clean-up couldn't be easier. There are no pots and pans to scrub, and you don't even need to use a plate if you don't want to: Serve the packets directly from the foil. If you're cooking the packets outside on the grill, you won't heat up the house by turning on the oven, either.\r\n\r\nIf you needed any more convincing, foil packets are also the ultimate prep-ahead meal. Pack them full, seal 'em up and stack the packets in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook. Easy, peasy!\r\n

How to Make a Foil Packet for Grilling<\/h3>\r\nTo create a foil packet, tear off several 12-inch pieces of aluminum foil. You'll want to use two sheets per packet to protect the food from the direct heat of the grill, ensuring it will all cook evenly. Place the ingredients in the center of the foil and tightly seal the packet to trap the steam inside.\r\n\r\nOur go-to method for sealing these packets is to bring the long sides of the foil sheet together over the center. Crease the sides together and tightly fold downwards to create a 1-inch fold. Continue to fold downwards until the foil lies flat against the packet's top. Then, use the same folding method to bring the short sides inward.\r\n\r\nWhen all the packets are sealed, preheat the grill or the oven for medium to medium-high heat, about 400 to 425\u00b0F. Add the packets and cook away!\r\n

Tips for Foil Packet Grilling<\/h3>\r\nGrilling foil packets is easy, but you'll have a better time if you follow a few expert tips.\r\n