Kielbasa Grill Packets Recipes

BARBECUE GRILLED KIELBASA DINNER PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue grill.
• Place kielbasa, potatoes and onion on a double layer of foil and drizzle with oil.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and rosemary and toss.
• Fold edges of foil together to seal packet.
• Cover and grill 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.

KIELBASA-SWEET POTATO FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium. Toss the kielbasa, sweet potatoes, onion, celery, apricots and 4 thyme sprigs in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle with 1/4 cup orange juice and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Tear off four 24-inch sheets of foil and fold each in half. Pile the kielbasa mixture on one side of each foil sheet. Fold the foil over and crimp the edges to seal well. Grill the packets, rotating them occasionally so they don't burn, until the vegetables are tender, 18 to 22 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the vinegar with the remaining 1 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 thyme sprigs in a medium skillet; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard the thyme. Open the foil packets, drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with celery leaves.

POTATO-SAUSAGE FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Cut peppers into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Toss with the next 7 ingredients. Divide mixture among 4 double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18x12 in.). Fold foil around mixture, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 30-35 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

KIELBASA GRILL PACKETS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium. Spray the topside of each foil sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine kielbasa, potatoes, bell pepper, onion, cabbage, garlic, caraway and nutmeg in bowl; toss to mix. Place one-fourth mixture in center of each foil sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Top with 1/2 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces.
• Bring up the sides of the foil. Double fold the top and ends to seal the packets, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make 4 packets.
• Place packets on grill and heat 20 to 25 minutes until sausage reaches 160°F and potatoes are tender.

POTATO-SAUSAGE FOIL PACKS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Divide the kielbasa, potatoes, peppers and onion among two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Drizzle with lemon juice and oil; sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper and salt. , Fold foil around kielbasa mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED SAUSAGE AND POTATO FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Place 1/4 of potatoes and vegetables side by side on center of each sheet. Top each with 2 tablespoons dressing.
• Make cuts along outside edge of each kielbasa piece at 1/2-inch intervals almost but not completely through other side. Fan kielbasa over potatoes and vegetables. Top each with 1 tablespoon remaining dressing.
• Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal. At this point, packets can be refrigerated up to 24 hours.
• Place packets, seam side up, on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 20 to 30 minutes, rearranging packets several times during cooking, until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
• To serve, cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape.