What are some good meals to have when camping and how should i cook them ?

September 8, 2009 by admin · 12 Comments
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justkidding505 asked:

I want to go camping in the late summer of next year and I was wonder what types of food I should eat and how I should cook it.

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12 Responses to “What are some good meals to have when camping and how should i cook them ?”
  1. heart o' gold says:
    September 11, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    I used to really like blueberry pancakes with fresh blueberries and real maple syrup when camping.
    Best to stick with simple foods that take only 1 pan. After all, you’re CAMPING! Tinned soups and stews are best bets.

  2. citaly2003 says:
    September 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Well, unless you have some sort of stove you can always cook hot dogs over a campfire. if you do have a stove you should go get a heavy duty pan for camping and cook eggs and bacon or whatever you eat at home. Pack a cooler with plenty of ice so your food doesn’t go bad. Bring plenty of snacks and don’t forget the smores!! LOL I love camping!!

    Have fun!!

    p.s. you can cook/eat anything while camping. It may be smart to bring some healthy stuff too especially if you’re going to be active during the day. Like fruit……and protein….

  3. COACH says:
    September 17, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    If you are going to cook over an open campfire is one thing and if you bring your own charcoal or gas fired grill is another because there are so many ways to cook with each method. Of course if you bring your own charcoal or gas fired barbie and cooler/refrigeratot, you will cook like you do at home with the same thing. If a campfire it will be quite a bit different although similar. Depends on how much you want to rough the experience.

  4. chrisoaks23 says:
    September 20, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    take some corn on the cob, cover it in butter and wrap it in foil, then just throw it in the fire for a while….mmmmmm……you can also do this with baked potatoes and apples (use sugar and cinnamon instead of butter) We usually take some canned beans or other canned vegetables and you can just poke a hole in the top and throw them in the fire as well. Then there’s the obvious, hot dogs, marshmallows and smores

  5. Nun ya Biz says:
    September 24, 2009 at 4:46 am

    Shish-k-Bobs! Those are always a must when we go camping. Pre-chop your onions and peppers, have your mushrooms washed (use fresh) and you cherry tomatoes ready. Chop you meat into hunks, add your marinade and freeze in zip log bag. Take frozen meat with you, and allow it to thaw in the cooler. (takes about 2 days) When ready to eat, assemble bobs and roast over camp fire (bring foil).

    Enjoy!

  6. coronationcats says:
    September 24, 2009 at 9:41 am

    You’ll need a portable propane cooker.

    Our staples are: pancakes/syrup for breakfast. (get the kind where you only need to add water) You can add pecans and/or bananas to the batter for added flavour.
    For lunch we like easy and satisfying Kraft dinner with tuna or bagels with cheese and peameal bacon.
    If you plan to barbecue the first day freeze your burgers or meat the day before to keep it super cold. Prepare potatoes in foil with butter/herbs ahead of time. You can do this with corn on the cob as well. Another option for dinner is spagettini cooked on your propane cooker served with a fresh (uncooked) sauce of chopped plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. (with or without fresh basil leaves/parm cheese)
    For snacks we bring the usual:
    hot rods/nuts/seeds/jerky/oranges/granola bars. If the lakes are clean make your own juice with a small powdered juice package and lake water. (this saves a LOT of room in your bag)
    I’ve also had ‘jiffy pop’ popcorn cooked over the campfire. Doesn’t always work out perfectly but it’s fun! Oh, and don’t forget to bring a bit of oil and seasonings if you’ll be catching and eating your own fish. Good luck and HAVE FUN!!

  7. sistagirl264 says:
    September 26, 2009 at 5:30 am

    SMORES!!!! Graham Crackers, Hershey’s Chocolate bar, and the big Marshmellows…..All you have to do is stick the marshmellow on a stick and put it over the fire until slightly browned then throw it all together!!!! So delicious.

  8. age says:
    September 27, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    Itailian sausage is good (easy),Chorizo and eggs or sausage, Hot dogs, keilbasa, hamburgers, etc.
    If you get a coleman stove with the little propane tanks you can make practically anything you would make at home.A hibachi grill is bonus too.
    Have fun!

  9. shootdenpoint says:
    September 29, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    bacon and eggs for breakfast,steak and onions cooked in the same pan for tea, the smell will drive any other campers in the vicinity mad with hunger

  10. Common_Sense2 says:
    October 2, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    First thing is to have a good seasoned cast iron skillet and pot with you (with lids). You can cook anything with it. Beans and hot dogs. Burgers, fried chicken, steaks, chops, bacon, pancakes, sausage, eggs, and fried or smothered potatoes.

  11. kora_tori says:
    October 5, 2009 at 4:20 am

    depends on what type of camping your doing and what your bringing…

    if you are strictly backpacking no cooler style..bring a pan and pot they have some for camping that are portable. We usualy bring oatmeal with raisens and don’t forget the brown sugar…it stores well and tastes great in the morning out in the woods…also canned stews and soups are good..also bisquick makes those just add water pancakes that are always good and easy. Also spaghetti is easy…just bring a can or jar of sauce. (don’t forget a can opener…haha) Hope this helps..

  12. Krissy Krinkle says:
    October 8, 2009 at 9:23 am

    “Camper’s Breakfast Hash” – 8 servings

    1/4 cup butter; cubed
    2 (20 oz.) pkgs. refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
    1 (7 oz.) pkg. brown-and-serve sausage links; cut into 1/2″ pieces
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1/4 cup chopped green pepper
    12 eggs; lightly beaten
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

    Melt butter in large skillet; add potatoes, sausage, onion and green pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned, turning once.
    Push potato mixture to the sides of pan; pour eggs into center of pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; stir eggs into potato mixture; top with cheese. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

    “Grilled T-Bone Steaks” – 4 servings

    1/2 cup water
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    2 tbsp. brown sugar
    2 tbsp. lemon juice
    2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp. vegetable oil
    1 tbsp. Montreal steak seasoning
    1/2 tsp. garlic powder
    1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    4 T-bone steaks, 1″ thick

    In large resealable plastic bag, combine first 10 ingredients. Add steaks; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
    Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness.

    “Campfire Taco Salad” – 6 servings

    6 snack-size bags (1 oz. each) corn chips
    1 (15 oz.) can chili without beans
    3 cups (12 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
    3/4 cup sour cream
    1 (8 oz.) jar mild salsa
    1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce; shredded

    Cut the top off each bag of chips; set aside. Place chili in saucepan; cook on grill over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of chili into each bag of chips. Top with cheese, sour cream, salsa and lettuce.

    “Pineapple Doughnut Dessert” – 10 servings

    5 cake doughnuts
    3 tbsp. butter; softened
    2/3 cup packed brown sugar
    1 (20 oz.) can sliced pineapple; drained
    10 maraschino cherries

    Cut doughnuts in half horizontally; spread with butter. For each packet, place 2 doughnut halves cut-side up on a 12″ square of heavy-duty foil.
    Sprinkle each with about 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Top each with a pineapple slice; place a cherry in the center. Seal foil tightly. Grill over indirect medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until heated through.

    “Dinner in a Packet” – 1 serving

    1 boneless pork loin chop (4 oz.)
    1 medium potato; sliced
    1 large carrot; sliced
    1/4 cup frozen peas
    1 tbsp. onion soup mix

    Place pork chop on double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18×14″). Top with potato, carrot and peas; sprinkle with soup mix. Seal foil tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until meat juices run clear, turning occasionally.

    “Breakfast Sausage Patties” – 4 servings

    1 lb. ground turkey
    3/4 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
    1/2 tsp. dried thyme
    1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
    2 tsp. vegetable oil

    In large bowl, combine all ingredients (except oil); shape into 8 patties. In large skillet over medium heat, cook patties in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear; drain on paper towels.

    “Banana Oat Pancakes” – 6 pancakes

    1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
    3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
    1 tbsp. sugar
    2 tsp. baking powder
    1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1 egg
    1 1/3 cups milk
    1 cup mashed ripe banana
    2 tbsp. vegetable oil
    Maple syrup

    In large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Combine egg, milk, banana and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with syrup.

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