Campsite Cooking
By Cherie Rasmussen
One of the most interesting things about camping out is campsite cooking. Everything seems to taste so much better in the outdoors, especially when you have cooked it yourself. Outdoor cooking does require a lot of skills, but with a little bit of practice and some creativity, you could be a great outdoor cook.
Remember that in campsite cooking, everyone is willing to allow for mistakes and less than perfect results. You don’t need measuring cups, thermometers, measuring spoons, or other such elaborate and bulky cooking equipment. Keep equipment and utensils to the minimum, pack some frozen foods and vegetables that you can cook up easily using charcoal, wood, or even the good ole Dutch oven.
There are some easy tips you can use to make campsite cooking and eating enjoyable. Use simple minimum-fuss recipes. Foil wrap recipes will make dishes redundant and reduces the hassle of cleaning up later. It will also help if you are already prepared with the right recipes and ingredients before you set out. It also helps to carry some oven mitts and a couple of potholders while cooking in the open.
Pre-chop, peel, or pre-measure the ingredients and pack them in Ziploc bags. Label the bags correctly. Pre cook meats. Prepare soups, stews etc ahead of time. Freeze and keep in the cooler. If using pots, cover them while cooking. Not only will the food cook faster, insects and dirt will also keep out of your pots. To make cleaning easier, as also to protect yourself from smoke and fire damage, put liquid soap outside your pots and pans before you start to cook. Carry block ice rather than ice cubes.
One trick that will help you save time cooking in the outdoors is building the right type of fire for your cooking needs. Remember you will need to set up high flames for boiling, a low fire for stewing, and a bed of brightly burning charcoal or wood for frying.
As for the oven, the old, proven Dutch oven is really the best. You can even adjust your portable pressure cooker recipes for use in the Dutch oven. The Dutch oven is wider and deeper than the pressure cooker, so the pressure cooker recipes will adapt well to the Dutch oven.
Building your own barbecue pit may sound like a tedious project, but remember, a DIY barbecue pit will make you the envy of the neighborhood. What’s more building the pit yourself will give you the satisfaction no store bought pit will fetch. So are you feeling up to the enterprise? The results will be unmatched, for sure!
While you enjoy the pristine beauty of the outdoors, remember that it is equally important to leave the campsite clean before you move on. Bring biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning agents. Do not litter, remove even leftover food so as not to pollute the camping area. Follow these simple steps and campsite cooking is bound to be great fun!
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