Cooking in foil is a very useful barbecue technique and is a good way to use the coals while they are burning down. I first discovered this method of cooking many decades ago and there is hardly a barbecue goes past without something being cooked this way. Lots of things can be cooked wrapped in foil such as potatoes, onions, salmon and as in this case sweet potatoes. You can even try tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt.
Be careful not to burn yourself with the coals, use long handled tongs and turn the food regularly to make sure it doesn’t burn on one side. Use butter, olive oil or vegetable oil to coat the food to make sure it doesn’t stick to the foil. Also be aware that if the oil leaks into the coals it can cause a flare up so wrap the food well, sometimes two layers of foil are useful. Some foods will benefit from being wrapped loosely to allow them to steam.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 Sweet Potatoes
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Simply rub the sweet potatoes all over with the oil, prick here and there with a fork and wrap in aluminium foil.
- Place at the edge of the coals and cook for about 30 minutes, turning occasionaly with a long handled pair of tongs.
- Serve with a little butter.
