Campfire Cooking Recipes

Ok, so we here at Warming Trends arent supportive of wood burning fire pits, but we are supporters of the great outdoors and the love of camping. And when you go camping you have to eat, and theres nothing better than some good grub cooked over an open flame.

So when you DO decide to go camping, make sure you are adhering to local fire pit laws and are careful with your campfire. You can go to your local .gov website and review the latest fire burning restrictions and laws. Here are some tasty recipes that are easy to prepare and wont leave you hungry when you are out in the woods.

Shishkebabs

Chop, skewer and cook...couldnt be easier! Let the campers cook their own meals - its a fun activity and much more nutritious than the standard wiener roast.

Ingredients:

• beef or pork cut into 1" cubes
• small whole onions
• red or green peppers, whole mushrooms, whole cherry tomatoes

Directions: Brown the cubed meat in a skillet over high heat for 1/2 minute on each side. Cut the peppers in large chunks, leave the other vegetables whole. Slip the pieces onto a skewer, alternating the ingredients. (Skewer the onions and mushrooms through the core, or they might fall off while cooking.) Cook over the open fire for 15-20 minutes till done. Sprinkle with grated cheese and breadcrumbs before serving.

Campfire Potatoes

This meal pretty much cooks itself - just leave it in the coals! Be sure to count how many potatoes you put in the fire, because the foil becomes covered with ash, and blends in well with the coals.

Ingredients:

• large baking potatoes
• whole onions, red or yellow
• dill, parsley, bacon bits

Directions: Slice potato almost all the way through, but leave enough to hold it together. Slice the onion, and put one slice in between each potato slice. Sprinkle with bacon bits and a little dill. Wrap well with heavy aluminum foil and bury in the coals of the fire. Leave untouched for about 45 minutes, and test for doneness by piercing with a fork - the fork should lift out without lifting the potato. Cooking time depends on size of potatoes and strength of fire. Serve with pat of butter and a few sprigs of parsley.

Beer Batter Fish Fillets

If youve had luck fishing, do the catch justice with this simple, mouth watering recipe. Be sure to dry the fillets on the outside so the batter will stick while cooking. Cook over medium heat.

Ingredients:

• Allow 1/2 pound fish fillets or two small, cleaned pan fish per person.
• 1 cup buttermilk pancake mix
• 3/4 cup beer
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• parsley, dill, lemon

Directions: Using a small bowl, blend the buttermilk pancake mix with the beer, using a fork. Whip the batter until smooth and the consistency of heavy cream. Blot the fillets dry using a napkin or paper towel, and dip in the batter. Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the fillets until golden brown on the outside. The meat should be moist and shiny on the inside. Be careful not to overcook - fillet should flake easily when tested with a fork. Serve with a sprinkle of dill and garnish with parsley and lemon slice.

Source: http://eartheasy.com/play_campfire_cooking.htm

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