Aluminum Foil in Cooking

🥔🧀 Grilled Sausage & Potatoes Foil Pack Recipe

✅ Ingredients (2 servings)

• 2 large beef or chicken sausages
• 3–4 medium potatoes, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: onion slices, bell peppers

✅ Instructions (Grill or Oven)

1. Slice everything
   • Cut potatoes into thin slices.
   • Lightly score sausages for better cooking.
3. Season
   • Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika & garlic powder.
5. Assemble
   • Place potatoes on foil (or baking paper).
   • Put sausages on top.
   • Add onions/peppers if using.
7. Wrap tightly
   • Seal into packet so steam stays inside.
9. Cook
   • Grill: Medium heat for 25–30 minutes
   • Oven: 200°C (400°F) for 30–35 minutes
11. Add cheese
    • Open packet, sprinkle cheese.
    • Close loosely and cook 5 more minutes until melted.

🧠 About the Aluminum Foil Concern (Important)

Yes — studies show aluminum transfer increases when food is:

• Acidic (tomato, lemon, vinegar)
• Salty
• Cooked at high heat for long time

✅ Safer Alternatives You Can Use:

• ✅ Baking paper (parchment)
• ✅ Glass baking dish with lid
• ✅ Cast iron pan
• ✅ Ceramic oven dish
• ✅ Banana leaves (traditional & natural)

👉 If you like, I can rewrite this recipe for baking paper, air fryer, or glass dish.