CAMPING
COOKBOOK
Foil Packet
Recipes Vol. 3
Louise Davidson
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The recipes provided in this book are for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide dietary advice. A medical practitioner should be consulted before making any changes in diet. Additionally, recipes cooking times may require adjustment depending on age and quality of appliances. Readers are strongly urged to take all precautions to ensure ingredients are fully cooked in order to avoid the dangers of foodborne illnesses. The recipes and suggestions provided in this book are solely the opinion of the author. The author and publisher do not take any responsibility for any consequences that may result due to following the instructions provided in this book. The nutritional information for recipes contained in this book is provided for informational purposes only. This information is based on the specific brands, ingredients, and measurements used to make the recipe, and therefore the nutritional information is an estimate, and in no way is intended to be a guarantee of the actual nutritional value of the recipe made in the readers home. The author and the publisher will not be responsible for any damages resulting in your reliance on the nutritional information. The best method to obtain an accurate count of the nutritional value in the recipe is to calculate the information with your specific brands, ingredients, and measurements.
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INTRODUCTION
One of the best things about camping is sitting around the pit and creating delicious campfire food. Between the overall feel of the outdoors and the flavor elements of fire, wood, and coal, the taste of campfire cooking is unparalleled and can leave you craving those rustic flavors all year long. There may be times, however, when you want to branch out from your typical grill and skewer campfire foods, only without the extra pots and pans that make cleanup such a hassle. This is a great time to explore the wonderful (and tasty!) options of campfire foil packet cooking.
Foil packet cooking is a food preparation method that involves placing all of the ingredients inside a piece of aluminum foil that has been reconstructed into a sealed packet or envelope. The benefits of foil packet cooking are many and include less prep and cleanup than ever before, as well as an ability to bring new dishes to the campsite. Foil packet cooking allows for the unique melding of flavors that occurs when different food items and spices are prepared in close quarterslike in a foil packet! Foil packet cooking maintains the integrity of your ingredients and gives you great options for breakfast, entrees, sides, and even desserts.
This third volume of the Foil Packet Recipes was written not only to show you the techniques of foil packet cooking but to introduce you to endless new creative possibilities. Foil packet cooking is easy and stress-free, allowing you to produce tasty, elegant, and rustic culinary masterpieces. In this book, you will learn all that you need to know about foil packet cooking, as well as tips thatll make your time at the campfire cooking site that much easier. From now on, you can sit back and savor the experiences with friends and family.
Have many wonderful camping trips and great foil packet cooking!
FOIL PACKET HOW TO
There is nothing complicated about foil packet cooking. The tools you need are minimal, and the techniques are easy to master. The following are some of the basics youll need to prepare your foil packet meals.
Equipment
To make the most delicious foil packet meal, all you need is aluminum foil, cooking spray, a heat source, and some food. Thats it. When you choose your foil, it is best to choose a heavy-weight aluminum foil. A heavier foil will hold up better when you fold it plus itll help when you transfer your ingredients to the heat source. Heavyweight aluminum foil will maintain any folds and crimps. Itll provide for a more consistent cooking temperature and will hold in all juices and steam.
Heat
You can use any available heat source at the campsite, including a fire pit, grill, or propane heat source. The one thing youll want to avoid is setting your foil packet directly onto the flame. If you are using a grill or fire pit, prepare by setting fire to some wood or coalsideally a stack thats about two inches thick. Let your fire burn until the wood or coals are smoldering hot but are no longer producing flames. Placing your foil packets directly onto the flame will cause inconsistency in cooking, and possibly burning.
Cooking Sprays and Fats
It is absolutely essential that you apply oil to your foil packets. Thatll prevent sticking, charring, and unpleasant alterations in flavor. Always plan on spraying the inside of your aluminum foil as part of the preparation process. If the meal you are preparing already contains a decent about of oil, that may be sufficient protective coating between the food and the foil. Only then should you choose to skip the cooking spray. And if you prefer not to use cooking spray, a light brushing of cooking oil or melted butter is just as effective.
Consider Your Ingredients
Once you see all the possibilities foil packet cooking has to offer, youll be tempted to experiment and create your own packetsand you definitely should! However, take into consideration the type and size of ingredients that you are combining. For example, hard vegetables require longer cooking times and should not be combined with thin pieces of meat unless theyve been chopped thinly, too. You wouldnt want the meat to overcook or undercook the vegetable, just because theyre in the same foil packet. Always make sure that you adjust the size of your ingredients to facilitate the cooking process. Finally, make sure that you add an ingredient that contains moisture, especially for recipes that are rather dry on their own. When it comes to foil packet cooking, its hard to add ingredients halfway through the cooking process, so make sure you have what you need at the beginning. Add moisture with ingredients like tomatoes, butter, and marinades.
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