TRAY ASSEMBLY AND METHODS

摘要

A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, charcoal, briquettes, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray (41S) with a base and a second tray (428) over the base and over the volume of aromatic material (424). The second tray has a cooking surface (436) defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product (452) includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Some arrangements include a lid (472) that defines a chamber for enhancing flavor. Methods of making a tray, packaging food, and using are provided. A kit includes at least a first and second tray and can also include aromatic material, a food product, and a lid.