![]() (If it’s taking longer than that, the coals are not hot enough.) I recommend checking one packet at 20 minutes but be prepared that they can take up to 40-45 minutes to finish. Campfire cooking is the hardest time to estimate because of so many varying factors (heat of the coals, how many packets are cooking, the outside temperatures, etc.).Remember, every time you open a packet to check, it releases steam and will add an extra couple of minutes to the cooking time. Time can vary depending on the actual size of veggies and actual heat of coals/oven/grill, so when checking for doneness, only check one packet at a time.There is no need to double-wrap these packets in multiple layers of foil (and if you do, they will take longer to cook). Use heavy-duty foil for the best results on the grill.Since these packets need to be flipped, make sure the seal is good and tight on these so liquid doesn’t seep out - they’ll burn and have much less flavor without that liquid. To seal the foil packet, bring the short sides together in the middle and gently fold down to completely seal.Separate the seasoned potato, carrot, onion, and sausage mix equally into the center of each square of foil. ![]() Rip out 4 strips of heavy-duty foil, each one about 2 feet long.BBQ sauce is another great sauce to drizzle on I recommend a plain variety of BBQ sauce.Fresh herbs such as thyme or Italian parsley.Freshly grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (I recommend avoiding pre-shredded cheese– it has a tendency to resist melting in these foil packs and makes the potatoes greasy.).If you aren’t a fan of ketchup, you could try one of these alternatives: I highly recommend Heniz® (not sponsored) for the best flavor. Ketchup is our favorite topping and it goes exceptionally well with all the ingredients. If you’re familiar with Hobo Foil Packets, you know they basically require loads and loads of ketchup. Salt and pepper: Always add to personal taste preference, but remember, if the meal feels like it’s lacking or dull, it may be as simple a fix as adding a bit more salt and pepper!.Again, a mandoline slicer makes this quick and easy!Īs far as the seasonings go, we’re keeping it simple while adding delicious flavor to these Hobo Foil Packets. Yellow onion: The onion also needs to be very thinly sliced.Thinly slice these and cut large rounds in half. Carrots: Use whole carrots here (not baby carrots)– again, no need to peel (lots of flavor and nutrients are in the peel), just wash them throughly.Use a mandoline slicer for quick prep here! The important thing with these potatoes is to make sure they’re very thinly sliced: 1/8th inch thick. You can peel the potatoes, but the peel is so delicate on Yukon golds, I don’t bother peeling. Yukon gold potatoes: I love using Yukon gold (sometimes just called gold or yellow potatoes) in these hobo packs - they’ve got a delicious buttery flavor.It’s a bit trickier with regular sausage just like using ground beef, it ends up having an odd texture. ![]() They’re already cooked, so there’s no question about whether the meat will be cooked through in time, and won’t get the rest of the ingredients overly greasy. Sausage: We use smoked sausage in these packets. ![]() Here’s a quick run-down on the main ingredients: Hobo Foil Packs aren’t complicated, but you’ll want to make sure you have the ingredients uniformly prepared (to recipe specifications) so that everything can be cooked in time. What’s with the name Hobo Packets? Here’s how they got that name. Plus, the sausage also goes with lots of ketchup - a must-have topping □ We’ve found that replacing the beef with sausage still gets you all the flavors of traditional foil packs with loads more flavor and a great texture. In a foil pack, the ground beef is pretty much stewed, making it hard, chewy, and near flavorless. My twist on those typical packets is to replace the ground beef with sausage since more times than not the ground beef ends up nearly inedible (which explains needing at least half the container of ketchup to get it down!). Most hobo packs combine ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and a whole lot of ketchup. ![]() We love them so much, we even eat them when we aren’t camping! Essentially a hobo pack is a bundle of cut-up ingredients wrapped up in foil and cooked over the coals of a campfire. Hobo foil packets have always been second nature to me we had them all the time growing up! With a dad and two brothers that were very into Boy Scouts and camping, we enjoyed hobo packs often. A truly comforting, filling, and hearty meal that’s great for a no-mess meal or campfire dinner! We’ve got the classic carrots, onions, and thinly sliced potatoes. A twist on classic Hobo Foil Packets using sausage instead of ground beef. ![]()
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