irateplatypus

sometimes when you've packed deep into the wilderness or just on a quick weekend camping trip, it's hard to prepare something delicious w/the limited resources available.

if you've happened to catch a trout or two on your expedition... here is something i really enjoy.

clean the trout the conventional way, leave the skin on it.

drop a dollop of butter and a quarter cup brown sugar into a fry-pan. preheat the frypan over the fire beforehand... set it on a rock or grill to get an even dispersement of heat. set the fish in the pan after the butter has melted completely... but before it starts to burn. just a few minutes w/the skin-side up should do it, no need to flip it over. season w/a pinch of salt.

if you're on an extended hike... a tablespoon of fat will replace the butter.

i know this is a really simple way to prepare fish while you're out in the woods... but that is part of it's charm. just a couple cheap ingredients, a pan and 5 minutes of your time is enough to get it done. take care.

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