Recipe Camping Recipes

redravin · May 28, 2014

Wrap up some Yukon Gold potatoes in foil and place them in the coals.
After an hour or so pull them out and do a rough chop.
Cut up one large onion and garlic to taste.
Thin slice a couple of pounds of reindeer sausage and start sautéing them.
Add the onion and garlic.
Pour in some Guinness for flavor.
Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper.

genuinemommy · May 28, 2014

This time I made foil meal pods. The key is keeping the packets small and folding them properly so they are super sturdy.
I also pre-cooked eggs and meats to reduce the chance of food-borne illness.

Breakfasts: fried egg, hash brown, swiss cheese and hot sauce (add sausage for hubby). Dinners: half a black bean veggie burger topped with frozen mixed veggies (sub chicken tenders for hubby). They were super quick to toss together. Plus with these you can leave them in the freezer for a few days before the trip to prevent the hassle of last- minute prep

Tutorial on proper folding technique...
Folding a Mealpod foil packet:
View: http://youtu.be/CyBKA6Dl2D8

DamnitAll · May 28, 2014

5 CAMPFIRE COOKING TIPS THAT WILL IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS

You may consider yourself a pretty good cook at home, but you have to resort to different tactics when you’re camping. While it’s always easy to throw your food on a grate over a fire or use a roasting stick, there are some tricks you can keep in your back pocket that are bound to make your friends go "oooooh".

Here are 5 handy tips for cooking over a campfire that we’ve pulled out of the hat in the past, and they’re sure to impress your friends.

1) WRAP MEAT, CHEESE, OR FRESHLY CAUGHT FISH IN WILD LEAVES This is a pretty nifty little thing that can impart a fresh flavor to your food, but that can also subtly impart a unique characteristic to your food. I love cooking fresh-caught fish wrapped in ramps, or wrapped like a spiral with long cattail leaves, which taste earthy and bright at the same time. Trout in walnut leaves is especially good. Simply overlap the leaves around the fish and tie some wet twine around the whole shebang to hold it together (alternatively: if the leaves are long or big enough, simply fold them under and place them folded-side down) and put it right above the coals, or right next to the fire. The leaves will help the meat steam, and protect its skin from burning.

There are tons of edible leaves you can use to wrap your food in. Of course there are the perennial favorites like palm leaves, banana leaves, reed leaves, corn husks, and grape leaves but you can use the leaves from wild garlic, sorrel, linden trees, hibiscus, nettle, lotus, common mallow, ramps, cattails, potato beans, hoja santas, walnut trees, sycamore trees, chestnut trees, oak trees, maple trees, cherry trees, and many more (anyone else just think of Forrest Gump?).

2) BOIL WATER IN A PAPER CUP Yep, I said it. Here’s the thing about water–it’s a fantastic thermal conductor, and as long as it’s under normal atmospheric pressure (15 psi or so), it will not get hotter than 212 degrees in its liquid form. Since paper doesn’t burn until 451 degrees, you can literally take a cheap paper cup, fill it with water, and put it directly on the coals of a fire. You may have to experiment with the right brand of cup, but basically the water will prevent the paper from burning. Next time you’re out camping, whip out the old Dixie, fill it with water from the local stream, put it right on the coals, and when it’s done, CAREFULLY pick it up, throw in some hot cocoa, and look at your friends like, "Yeah, that’s right, I boil water in paper. Who wants to touch me?" This technique will work with other materials like plastic as well (Les Stroud boiled water in his Camelbak!), but bear in mind any material that is not directly in contact with the water WILL burn, so watch out for extended seams or irregular surfaces.

3) COOK AN EGG IN AN ORANGE PEEL This process uses the same concept as the above tip, but utilizes it for a sweet breakfast idea. Grab that orange you brought with you, and cut it in half. Carve out the flesh from both sides, being careful not to cut through the skin. While you’re enjoying your yummy fruit, crack an egg or two into each of the two orange peel "cups", and drop them into a bed of loose coals. When you see the albumen (that’s fancy talk for the whites) set up, grab the cups out of the coal and have yourself a tasty treat. You can do this with whisked eggs, cheese, and veggies as well for a little omelet. Obviously if you like the yolk hard, leave it in until you get to your desired level of doneness. It tastes pretty damn good, with a hint of smoke and citrus. Very cool.

4) USE A FRISBEE AS A CHOPPING BOARD Obviously you’ll want to clean it when you’re done, but everyone in camp will think you’re clever as hell when you whip out the ‘bee and start cutting up wild veggies with your swiss army knife! There’s not a lot of instruction needed on this one, just, you know, do it.

5) LEARN THE ART OF THE VENERABLE HOBO MEAL Way back in the day you may have learned this technique as a Scout, and may have heard this technique referred to as a "hobo’s dinner" or "tin-foil dinner", but I think the sheer performance and versatility of this method of cooking deserves better nomenclature. If you were at home using a similar technique in your oven with parchment paper, snooty chefs would say you’re cooking "en papillote" because everything sounds better in French. (Seriously, look up the french word for baby seals). I say if we’re gonna be snooty, let’s call this technique "cuisson dans une feuille d’étain" and start elevating it to the level it deserves. This is basically a wet-cooking method that moderates the heat of the coals, and all you need is to combine some aromatic vegetables (celery, onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, leeks, celeriac, etc.) with your favorite starch (potatoes, yams, turnips,), some other yummy veggies (brussell sprouts, green beans), a protein of your choice, some herbs or spices, some fat or oil, and a small amount of cooking liquid or something that will release liquid (water, broth, wine, fruits, citrus slices). Simply fold it all up in a double-layer of aluminum foil, roll the edges up tight so nothing can get out, and drop the whole thing on the coals. How long you leave it in depends on what you’re cooking–my trick is to cut up the pieces so that everything comes out at the same doneness. Meat, for example, should stay in large pieces, whereas long-cooking items like potatoes should be cut into smaller pieces or thinner slices. This no-clean up method of cooking can produce anything from steamed salmon with lemon, butter and dill, to a bouef bourguignon, to a chicken pot pie, or a Moroccan lamb stew. It’s awesome!
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Fremen · May 28, 2014

That "boil water in a paper cup" trick, will that work on an electric spiral element stove-top?

RedSneaker · May 28, 2014

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Depends on the store. Sometimes they're with the Indian groceries, and sometimes they're with the health food (they're all vegetarian).
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Found! You rock. Maybe I'll actually try camping again...

Tho it's long been said that my idea of "roughing it" is a night at the Ritz. So, no promises.

snowy · May 28, 2014

You don't need to try camping to eat Tasty Bites. They make a great lunch.

RedSneaker · May 28, 2014

snowy said: ↑

You don't need to try camping to eat Tasty Bites. They make a great lunch.
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Haha, I know. I bought 2 kinds today.

But all this talk about the love of camping makes me think maybe I did it wrong...

snowy · May 28, 2014

The gear makes all the difference. Having a good sleeping bag that will actually keep you snug and warm and a camping pad that will keep you off the ground and cozy is so important. I thought I disliked camping too until I had those things and a tent that kept me well out of the rain. A Coleman doesn't have a fly that can really stand up to the PacNW 3/4 seasons--it's fine for summer, but only if it's not raining.

snowy · Jun 2, 2014

Serious Eats had this piece on camping food:
How to Pack For the Most Delicious Camping Trip Ever | Serious Eats

Which in turn led me to this one:
25 Great Recipes for Camping | Serious Eats

This recipe is similar to something we do regularly: Healthy & Delicious: Blue Cheese Portobello Mushroom Burgers | Serious Eats : Recipes I buy portobellos at Costco when they have them as we eat them at least once a week stuffed with various cheeses (chevre, Brie, blue, Gorgonzola, feta, and fresh mozz all work well, but any melty cheese will do).

GeneticShift · Jun 2, 2014

I go camping with my dad usually once a summer. He's a little spoiled and likes camping at state parks with basic electricity at each site, and I since I'm fine either way I never complain about it.

We started bring a small induction cooktop, and it's amazing. The cooktop itself doesn't get hot because it's induction, so it makes storing and packing quickly really easy. This obviously opens our cooking options up pretty well. Last time, we made a lot of meals in it to compliment what went in the fire (baked potatoes, corn on the cob, hot dogs...). It was great for frying eggs for breakfast, cooking up corned beef hash, making burgers, cooking meat, heating up things like soup and hash browns, and the list goes on. I highly recommend it if you're somewhere with electricity.

The one we use.

snowy · Jun 2, 2014

GeneticShift said: ↑

I go camping with my dad usually once a summer. He's a little spoiled and likes camping at state parks with basic electricity at each site, and I since I'm fine either way I never complain about it.

We started bring a small induction cooktop, and it's amazing. The cooktop itself doesn't get hot because it's induction, so it makes storing and packing quickly really easy. This obviously opens our cooking options up pretty well. Last time, we made a lot of meals in it to compliment what went in the fire (baked potatoes, corn on the cob, hot dogs...). It was great for frying eggs for breakfast, cooking up corned beef hash, making burgers, cooking meat, heating up things like soup and hash browns, and the list goes on. I highly recommend it if you're somewhere with electricity.

The one we use.
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We're getting one, mostly because I'm tired of cooking on electric, and I admit that I sold it to my husband by saying we could take it car camping.

GeneticShift · Jun 2, 2014

snowy said: ↑

We're getting one, mostly because I'm tired of cooking on electric, and I admit that I sold it to my husband by saying we could take it car camping.
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It's awesome!

Make sure you get the right cookware though. We learned a nice tip from the lady at the cookware store. Most of the cookware that's sold specifically for induction is super expensive just for the name. Bring a magnet to the store with you, and any pan/pot that the magnet sticks to, it will work on the cooktop. You might already know that, but if you don't, it might save you some money and heartache.

snowy · Jul 7, 2014

Stupid easy and delicious camping meals that require only boiling 1 pot of water:

Heat up one Vegetable Korma Tasty Bite. Cook 1 package of ramen noodles. Drain the noodles most of the way; season a bit with the seasoning packet. Pour on the vegetable korma. Stir. Eat.

Heat up one Madras Lentils Tasty Bite (now available at Costco). Make 1 package butter and herb instant mashed potatoes. Pour the Madras lentils over the mashed potatoes. Eat.

Fremen · Jul 8, 2014

GeneticShift said: ↑

I go camping with my dad usually once a summer. He's a little spoiled and likes camping at state parks with basic electricity at each site, and I since I'm fine either way I never complain about it.

We started bring a small induction cooktop, and it's amazing. The cooktop itself doesn't get hot because it's induction, so it makes storing and packing quickly really easy. This obviously opens our cooking options up pretty well. Last time, we made a lot of meals in it to compliment what went in the fire (baked potatoes, corn on the cob, hot dogs...). It was great for frying eggs for breakfast, cooking up corned beef hash, making burgers, cooking meat, heating up things like soup and hash browns, and the list goes on. I highly recommend it if you're somewhere with electricity.

The one we use.
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So, the ones on infomercials actually work?

GeneticShift · Jul 8, 2014

Fremen said: ↑

So, the ones on infomercials actually work?
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YES.

Charlatan · Jul 9, 2014

I know a lot of professional chefs that swear by induction elements.

snowy · Jun 12, 2015

We're going camping with friends next weekend and I'm excited to get to try out some new camping recipes. I promised there would be lots of good food to eat, so I have to follow through!

What do you like to eat when camping?

Chris Noyb · Jun 14, 2015

We never got carried away with "recipes" specifically for camping. A simple hibachi and a Coleman stove worked for us. Potatoes & onions wrapped in foil cooked in the coals, meat grilled over the coals, and a canned veggie heated in a pan on the Coleman. Not real exciting, but just fine for camping.

My wife did a learn a cool trick from some friends--frying canned biscuits in bacon grease.

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