Outdoor Campfire Cooking
If you plan to camp this summer, you are going to have to do some outdoor campfire cooking. Not sure how to go about this task? Relax, everything you need to know is right here.
Those that have never really done any outdoor campfire cooking should know that the best thing to do is to be prepared prior to leaving home. This means planning out every meal (snacks included) a few days before you leave, placing all foods inside of clear plastic bags (this will keep moisture out), and mixing all spices together before leaving. Next, stock up on those various cooking items that you will need to have.
Now, it does not make any sense to lug around heavy kitchen items while you hike and camp, so leave those unnecessary things at home. In order to make any meal, you only need to bring aluminum foil, a few camping pots and pans (buy these from a camping store), and a few utensil. The one thing that you should always keep in mind while camping is that aluminum foil is your best friend. No matter what you are cooking (from meat to veggies), you can always make a foil envelope, stuff it with ingredients, and throw it on the fire for a great meal.
Of course, none of this will matter if you can’t get that fire started, so bring along a few extra cotton balls and some petroleum jelly wherever you go. Spread the petroleum jelly upon a cotton ball and throw it into the fire pit in order to ensure that you will have no problem when it comes to outdoor campfire cooking. Just in case it rains while you are on your trip, make sure to whip up a few dry meals as well.
You will find that bread, trail mix, and other dry snack come in handy when you just can’t get that fire started. Not only will these things provide sustenance during those rainy days, but they will also be great snacks for the whole family. Just remember to mix up all of these things before leaving home. When you are done making your meal, don’t forget to throw away any garbage – you don’t want a run-in with those bears!
See how easy it is to prepare for outdoor campfire cooking? All it takes is a bit of planning, a lot of food, and some fire tricks.