Cooking over a campfire is a vital part of camping. Campfire cooking can mean constructing a grill over an open flame, using utensils like skewers to roast marshmallows or hot dogs, or burying a dutch oven in coals while your supper cooks away inside. Aluminum foil packets are a common way to use the heat of a fire to cook breakfast, lunch or dinner while on a camping trip.
Campfire Cooking Tips
Food cooked outdoors over an open flame can taste delicious, but cooking at a campsite can be difficult due to lack of sink, counter space and microwave. Plan simple meals and prepare ahead of time at home if possible. Where campfires are illegal, use a camp stove and where campfires are legal, make sure you have any necessary permits. Exercise caution around open flames and keep fats and oils out of the fire.
Campfire Cooking Recipes
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Fast Facts
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Skewers are used to cook food over the fire
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Campfire cooking has a history dating back to early nomadic cultures
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Heavy cast iron pots and pans are recommended
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