There are lots of great foods to cook while camping. While you might be accustomed to your typical meal of hot dogs on a stick with a side of s’mores for dessert, it’s actually possible to up your culinary game during an overnight trip in the great outdoors. Breakfast might seem like the trickiest meal to pull off, especially if you’re craving bacon. But we’re here to prove you wrong. It’s really not all that difficult to cook up those long, slinky strips of meat in the middle of the woods after all.
1. Always use a cast-iron skillet.
Obviously if you have a camping stove powered by propane or butane, you can fry up bacon just like you would at home. This seems like kind of a no-brainer! But even so, you should still use a cast-iron skillet for the most ideal results. Because it conducts heat strongly and evenly, it’s one of the most dependable pieces of cookware around and transitions well from stovetops, to ovens, to campfires alike.
But what if you’re without fancy ovens and need to make bacon like your cavemen ancestors? (Okay, so cavemen probably didn’t have bacon or skillets or whatever, so just ignore this ill-conceived comparison.)
2. When cooking over an open fire, a grilling grate is your best friend.
When cooking bacon over an open fire, a cast-iron skillet is still the way to go. However be sure to put a grilling grate over the campfire first. By using a grate, you create an even surface for the skillet to lie on. This makes it much easier to cook anything, especially foods not suited for skewers and sticks.
While you can set the skillet directly on the grate, it’s best to monitor it at all times, since the flames will vary in heat and size. Because of the uneven heat levels, it may take a few tries to get the bacon just right, especially if you’re looking for sizzling results. Be sure to flip the strips frequently, as well. Just to make sure they’re cooked properly and to your liking on all sides.
3. Save that grease for cooking other foods.
Also once the bacon is cooked, don’t empty the grease from the pan. You can use the excess fat to help cook eggs or fry potatoes. That way they’ll be less likely to stick to the skillet and they’ll have an additional savory flavor. And if you’re looking for a caffeine boost, read our guide to making coffee while camping. Before you know it, you’ll have a complete breakfast to start off a day full of hikes, swims, and whatever else you nature lovers tend to do.
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