When people camp they like to eat and are always on the lookout for great camping recipes to allow for a variety of foods and enjoyment. Living off canned goods and dehydrated pre-packaged meals can be enjoyable for a day or two, but for longer stays in the campground better camping recipes can make your experience a lot more enjoyable. The thing about camp cooking is that it has to be simple and be able to be made with a minimum of pots, pans and utensils.

Cooking outdoors, especially requires camping recipes that can be cooked on an open fire or with boiling water. While those camping in recreational vehicles and larger camp trailers have the luxury of stovetop and oven cooking, those in tents and many pop-up campers have to think differently when it comes to camping recipes.

Some tent campgrounds have electric connections and electric skillets can be used along with deep fryers and other appliances, but for the most part, campers are looking to cook outside and come up with camping recipes that stretch their imaginations as well as limit the amount of items they have to carry with them. A frying pan and a stock pot are the typical items in which to cook, as well the coals from the fire to keep things heated.

Examples Of A Fiery Imagination

Aluminum foil plays a major role in camping recipes, with many meals including potatoes baked in the fire as well as corn on the cob. One of the unique camping recipes calls for cubed ham, sweet potatoes and diced applies to be wrapped in aluminum foil and placed in the coals of the fire for about 30 minutes, 15 minutes on each side. The apple sweetens the dish and the ham and potato blends together to make a delicious meal.

For more substantial camping recipes, boil some water in your stock pot and add some quartered potatoes along with a handful of peppercorns and a couple shakes from the salt shaker. Let them boil together for about 10 minutes. Cut up some chunks of Northern Pike or your favorite fish, or the one you caught that morning, cover and let simmer for about 15 or 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked. Add a can of Carnation milk and once heated, serve to your amazed camping friends.

Do not be afraid to try out new camping recipes, as most times the worst that can happen is you will have to cruise to the nearest fast-food restaurant. However, regardless of the camping recipes you use, always practice good food safety rules to prevent illness.