Cooking beans in a cast iron dutch oven is about as nostalgic as a person can get when thinking about firing up the dutch oven in the wilderness. Sometimes though, you just aren’t in the mood for plain old pinto beans. This cajun style white beans and tasso recipe ought to get you there. I’m […]
Cucumber-Buttermilk Salad
A bright, chilled, cucumber-buttermilk salad is a perfect side dish on a hot summer day here in Texas. It is especially refreshing after a hot and sweaty day of hiking. You can cut the cucumbers up with a knife, but if you have a mandolin slicer, this recipe can be made in just a couple […]
Campfire Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno poppers are one of my favorites, whether I’m barbecuing in the backyard or out in the wilderness camping. One thing that I’ve found in looking around on the internet at what everybody else seems to be doing is that they are trying to improve on them. I really just like the classic bacon, jalapeno, […]
Homemade Bacon
Homemade bacon is a lot easier to make than most people would think. It just takes a little patience, a bbq pit, a meat thermometer, and some curing salt. We understand that this isn’t cooked at a campsite, but many of our recipes call for bacon as an ingredient. Bringing your own homemade bacon will […]
Pie Iron Cornbread
Warm quick-breads like cornbread are a wonderful staple of campsite cooking. And when you take something as awesome as cornbread and cook it in pie irons – it just gets better. Nothing could be a more perfect complement to Cast Iron Dutch Oven Chili than pie iron cornbread. This cornbread is quick and easy to make, […]
Pie Iron Sloppy Joes
What could be better than sloppy joes? The answer is pie iron sloppy joes. They are a hearty meal perfect for camping because they are easy and inexpensive to put together. And most of the ingredients can be prepped before your trip so it’s assembly only at the campsite. And when you create this pie […]
Pie Iron Omelets
If you’re an egg lover and want a quick and easy eggy pie – the pie iron omelet is for you. Easily customizable with whatever extras you or your family enjoy, these pies come together in a snap at the campsite. Plus, they cook really quickly so you can make a bunch of them in […]
Coal Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasting butternut squash right in the coals not only makes for a tasty meal, it’ll get everybody talking about how awesome of a campfire chef you are. Sometimes we all need a little validation. The ease of this recipe is also a benefit. Prep Time: 1 Minute Cook Time: 1 Hour Serves: 4 people, as […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Parmesan – Foil Packet Recipe
Looking for a side dish with big flavor? This recipe for roasted cauliflower with garlic and parmesan will fit the bill. Try serving it up with a nice juicy ribeye cooked over a fire. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Serves: 4 people, as a side Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower 1/4 cup, […]
How to Season Cast Iron
One of the most contentious things discussed by cast iron enthusiasts is what is the most effective method for seasoning their cast iron pans or dutch ovens (along with whether or not to use soap when cleaning it, but that’s a conversation for another day). Through trial and error, and quite a bit of research, […]