Originally Posted by
Chasing Hawk
We are going deer hunting in October and I am designated camp chef. I will have a cast iron dutch oven, a 12" cast iron skillet to cook meals over the camp fire. As well as a two burner propane cook stove to boil water, make eggs for breakfast.
Foods that are easy, hearty and taste good are needed. Nothing fancy my husband and son(s) are meat and potato kind of guys. No cooking with wines, tofu or other fancy smancy foods........lol Veggie dishes are a hit too as long as I can alter them a bit (minus onions and bell peppers, one son has an finicky stomach).
I've never been camping, nor do I or could I....however I do grill. We also have stomach issues, so we keep it simple, no or low spices.
A few suggestions:
One of the things I LOVE is fresh pineapple grilled. You can wrap it in foil or stick it on skewers. Doesn't take long & it really brings out the sweetness. I like to cut up a fresh one & chunk it.
Mushrooms whole, remember to soak them in water for about an hour or so first before trying to stick on a skewer or they'll fall apart.
Any veggie can be wrapped in foil or stuck on skewers. You can do plain/steam, use a little olive oil or add a sauce or marinate.
Chunks of your choice of meat. You can marinate them & then freeze them in ziploc baggies. Thaw in the bag, in a pan of water, stick on skewers or use in stew.
Bacon can be done on a foiled lined baking sheet. You can fit more on than in a 12 inch skillet & then just toss the foil. Easy clean up.
Corn Bread or biscuits done in your skillet.
Fried potatoe chunks & ham, cut into bites, would be a hearty stick to your ribs breakfast.
Enjoy your trip & happy camping.