You're funny. I'm in upstate South Carolina & the hurricane has knocked out our electricity. I'm going to cook my "freezer food" on a fire tomorrow; it's all thawed out. I got branches down everywhere. Bon appetit. ❤
If you can find a shovel ,dig a pit for your fire, you will keep it contained eaiser without danger. We cooked over a campfire every summer at the fishing camp. WE DUG A PIT , or grandma canceled our plans by throwing everything in the cold spring creek. Fire hazards are ground to a stop by following her fire danger rules.
those all sound fantastic! we called them "hobo dinners" haha. the staple for us was ground beef, potato, carrot, onion, salt and pepper. Cubed small with a pad of butter and tossed into the coals. Its a must anytime i camp. brings my right back to being a kid camping with grandma and grandpa. love it
When you mix the dry ingredients at home... for the blueberry crumble, add little pats of butter to it and knead the zip baggie until you have a crumbled mixture. One way to make sure it is easily incorporated when heating the bag.
I do something similiar for my breakfasts when thruhiking. I'll take oats, chopped almonds, coconut milk powder, vanilla carnation breakfast powder, dried blueberries and strawberries and heat it up in my steel mug. Around 700 calories and 35g protein per 12oz cup, and tastes phenomenal.
Just a tip with your apple blueberry dessert, put your sugar on your fruit 10-15 before cooking and it will get juicy, also message your butter into your oatmeal mixture with your fingers or in the ziplock, it will come out perfect !!! If you don’t have time to get your fruit and sugar juicy just add a couple tablespoons of water. It all looks fabulous!!!
You should try a season mix packet like McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning (my personal favorite). These looked wonderful and easy to make (I love a packet meal for dinner) (I again use hamburger patty for convenience ) Keep camping and I'll keep watching.
Fire grilling & baking is going to take longer than a freeze dried meal or a boil in bag because you're actually cooking just like in an oven, and that takes time. Healthy? Cut back on the butter. Maybe exchange with some olive oil. Kudos for not being afraid to try some new things. Have a good one. 👍
Thoughts while watching: 1) The problem with foil packet cooking, for me, is that it steams everything, instead of grilling, etc. You miss out on the Maillard reaction, which is the caramelization of the proteins and sugars that give food that extra flavor. 2) I think the sausage would be better simply stuck on a stick(s) over the coals, to get that caramelization going. I don't find steamed sausage too appealing. 3) The potatoes need more seasoning than just butter. Lots of butter is great for an outdoor breakfast, especially in colder weather; fat is good calories! I would use Penzey's Northwoods spice blend and add onions, garlic, and red & green bell peppers...a jalapeno if you like a little more kick to it. 4) I would have cold soaked the oat & nut mixture, or at least the oats, in water or milk, for at least an hour or two, or even overnight, before adding them to the packet. Again, butter is great fuel, but it isn't enough moisture to soften the oats thoroughly. 5) Again, by steaming the oats in a packet, you can't really call this Apple-Blueberry "Crisp". You need dry heat to get it crispy. 6) Dinner looked pretty tasty. bacon fat is a great substitute for olive oil! 7) You mentioned putting the used foil and paper in the garbage bag. Just be sure to hang it all with your bear bag, if you're staying overnight, and of course, pack it all out with you. 8) The best thing about these meals is that regardless of technique or content, a day or two outdoors, especially in colder weather, makes even the most mundane food taste like a banquet! 9) Thanks! and enjoy!
One tip pine coals burn hotter. So a just your cook time to type of wood.The hard wood dosent burn as hot and is slower. First time to make what I call hobo meal it probably will be less than done or charred. It just takes experience.
te entendí la mitad, ya que no me traduce al español; pero igulmente me interesa mucho el espíritu que transmitís, eso si lo capto y me inspira a seguir, abrazo!
healthy 1:05 "gonna throw some butter in there to...everythings better with butter" 2:29 "of course, more butter... cuz everythings better with butter" 4:33 "with all that butter... how could it not be good... with all that butter" 6:00 " it needed more butter" 6:17 "where that butter was, it was so good... just needed to add more butter to it" 6:52 "...if i woulda put more butter"
You're funny. I'm in upstate South Carolina & the hurricane has knocked out our electricity. I'm going to cook my "freezer food" on a fire tomorrow; it's all thawed out. I got branches down everywhere. Bon appetit. ❤
If you can find a shovel ,dig a pit for your fire, you will keep it contained eaiser without danger.
We cooked over a campfire every summer at the fishing camp. WE DUG A PIT , or grandma canceled our plans by throwing everything in the cold spring creek.
Fire hazards are ground to a stop by following her fire danger rules.
@CynthiaRockroth yep I've ran a 12 acre campground on Lake Ttavis, Austin Texas, for the last 10 years. I know a bit about campfires. And mowing. Lol.
I make packets up at home, put them in zip lock bags with tags, and no muss, no fuss just do the fire and relax. Your recipes are great!
Great idea!
those all sound fantastic! we called them "hobo dinners" haha. the staple for us was ground beef, potato, carrot, onion, salt and pepper. Cubed small with a pad of butter and tossed into the coals. Its a must anytime i camp. brings my right back to being a kid camping with grandma and grandpa. love it
The last two meal looked and sounded delicious 😊 Thanks for sharing.
I use parchment papper inside the foil. Helps with several issues.
Love these ideas and how you narrate! It's so natural and inviting! Thank you :)
Thanks Grandpa. Your meals sure hit the spot. I will be looking for more from your channel
When you mix the dry ingredients at home... for the blueberry crumble, add little pats of butter to it and knead the zip baggie until you have a crumbled mixture. One way to make sure it is easily incorporated when heating the bag.
I love that idea
Found this video before drifting off to bed prior to camping tomorrow. You have good energy. Stay true to yourself!
Hope your trip was a great one.
Those meals looked amazing! And I swear I could smell all those wonderful smells just watching!😋
I WILL be trying all of these on my next trip! Thanks, Wilderness Grandpa!!!
Thank you so much for being part of the channel! I really appreciate it.
I do something similiar for my breakfasts when thruhiking. I'll take oats, chopped almonds, coconut milk powder, vanilla carnation breakfast powder, dried blueberries and strawberries and heat it up in my steel mug. Around 700 calories and 35g protein per 12oz cup, and tastes phenomenal.
Liked the chicken and bacon lattice
Just a tip with your apple blueberry dessert, put your sugar on your fruit 10-15 before cooking and it will get juicy, also message your butter into your oatmeal mixture with your fingers or in the ziplock, it will come out perfect !!! If you don’t have time to get your fruit and sugar juicy just add a couple tablespoons of water.
It all looks fabulous!!!
Just found your channel. I love it!!
Thank you so much. That's encouraging.
Great video man, thank you.
we are going on 2 camping trips next month and i really want to kick up my cooking, this is so timely thanks!
love this!!
You should try a season mix packet like McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning (my personal favorite). These looked wonderful and easy to make (I love a packet meal for dinner) (I again use hamburger patty for convenience ) Keep camping and I'll keep watching.
I love these ideas!! Definitely going to do these myself.
Informative content which has encouraged me and have started to use foil cooking in my home pie maker. Thanks, Kiwi Tim
I think that last recipe was Bacon {Embraced} Chicken Strips. They all looked seriously delicious.
Bacon *Embraced* - I wish I had thought of that!! 😅
@@WildernessGrandpa I was thinking 'infused'.
Great ideas! I've only tried barritoes wrapped in foil, but these look like great camping additions!
Fire grilling & baking is going to take longer than a freeze dried meal or a boil in bag because you're actually cooking just like in an oven, and that takes time.
Healthy? Cut back on the butter. Maybe exchange with some olive oil.
Kudos for not being afraid to try some new things. Have a good one. 👍
Packet meals are fun to do! Try a cornish game hen wrapped with potatoes and corn on the cob!
Oh... butter is one of the healthiest foods available.
We used to do all kinds... experimenting was most of the fun
Just found your channel and absolutely love it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and going what you do!
Good looking meals.👍 the area looks a lot like central/eastern Oregon. Gonna try the pizza meal.
Good job Uncle!! My hubby and I are doing these this Memoril Day for our family camping trip. Thanks!!!!
Nice!!
Those are some great camping recipes!!
In your backyard. Cool cool cool!.....
Really?? Glad you found the channel. I really hope that the past and future videos will be a help for you.
You did well on those dishes...all e looked amazing. Thanks so much for sharing
Thanks loved it!
Great idea I'll use it next time I go camping ❤😂
love your work.
Thank you very much. Haven't had time to publish for quite a long time.
Awesome video bud 👍
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing
I’m going to try the pizza this week
Nice! I hope it turns out well for you.
Looked delicious!
Thoughts while watching:
1) The problem with foil packet cooking, for me, is that it steams everything, instead of grilling, etc. You miss out on the Maillard reaction, which is the caramelization of the proteins and sugars that give food that extra flavor.
2) I think the sausage would be better simply stuck on a stick(s) over the coals, to get that caramelization going. I don't find steamed sausage too appealing.
3) The potatoes need more seasoning than just butter. Lots of butter is great for an outdoor breakfast, especially in colder weather; fat is good calories! I would use Penzey's Northwoods spice blend and add onions, garlic, and red & green bell peppers...a jalapeno if you like a little more kick to it.
4) I would have cold soaked the oat & nut mixture, or at least the oats, in water or milk, for at least an hour or two, or even overnight, before adding them to the packet. Again, butter is great fuel, but it isn't enough moisture to soften the oats thoroughly.
5) Again, by steaming the oats in a packet, you can't really call this Apple-Blueberry "Crisp". You need dry heat to get it crispy.
6) Dinner looked pretty tasty. bacon fat is a great substitute for olive oil!
7) You mentioned putting the used foil and paper in the garbage bag. Just be sure to hang it all with your bear bag, if you're staying overnight, and of course, pack it all out with you.
8) The best thing about these meals is that regardless of technique or content, a day or two outdoors, especially in colder weather, makes even the most mundane food taste like a banquet!
9) Thanks! and enjoy!
One tip pine coals burn hotter. So a just your cook time to type of wood.The hard wood dosent burn as hot and is slower. First time to make what I call hobo meal it probably will be less than done or charred. It just takes experience.
Everything's better with butter.... He'll yes!
Awesome
te entendí la mitad, ya que no me traduce al español; pero igulmente me interesa mucho el espíritu que transmitís, eso si lo capto y me inspira a seguir, abrazo!
Those look 10x better than my wife's cooking 🥺
I laughed... And then thought maybe I shouldn't have
🤔
@@WildernessGrandpasame!!
I saw another video where they wrapped crescent rolls on a stick & put it over the fire for a side.
Nice!
Great video...but why the parchment paper?
A feeble attempt at reducing the contact of the food with the aluminum.
What’s the other wrap you use inside the foil?
Parchment paper
If I'm cooking for a crowd, can I use a dispisable foil pan?
Hard to see cooking for a crowd on a campfire.
Can you bake these foil packets in the oven if you don’t camp?
Yep. Or on a grill
Do you just keep them in the fridge at home before you travel?
The ingredients that need to be in the fridge, yes. But I assembled them all at camp.
Wheres the cream, maybe rub butter in to the crumb
Wouldn't a "scramble" normally have scrambled eggs in it???
😂
does aluminum from the foil really leech into the food..
I prefer not to take the chance, but sometimes it's just the only way
@@WildernessGrandpa I looked it up and it can leech into the food...smart man...I never thought about it but I will now...
Why the parchment paper?
To try to protect from the aluminum as much as possible
It makes no-nonsense to me the criteria of fast to prepare and bed of coals. If one makes a bed of coals while camping and slow cook.
I'm sorry, but your comment makes no sense.
aluminum leaking into the food?
Price Plaza
What does that mean?
healthy 1:05 "gonna throw some butter in there to...everythings better with butter" 2:29 "of course, more butter... cuz everythings better with butter" 4:33 "with all that butter... how could it not be good... with all that butter" 6:00 " it needed more butter" 6:17 "where that butter was, it was so good... just needed to add more butter to it" 6:52 "...if i woulda put more butter"
You must be a butter fan, too!
I know of a family that only ever uses butter and no high cholesterol or health problems
butter is good for you!
Sir, maybe you could have kept the camera a little closer?
Kept the camera closer to what?
HE Must be some place with no bears.
😂
Man I can smell the pizza.
looks like you deuced in that foil
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