Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ in them heavy pots when you’re out in the woods. You know, the campin’ kind. We call ‘em Dutch ovens, but they’re just big ol’ pots, really. Good for makin’ all sorts of grub when you ain’t got your kitchen stove.
Mornin’ Grub for Hungry Bellies
Now, if you got a big day of trampin’ around or fishin’ planned, you gotta start with somethin’ that’ll stick to your ribs. I ain’t talkin’ ’bout no fancy cereal. I mean real food. Throw some sausage in that pot, yeah, the kind you get from the store, or if you’re lucky, the kind you made yourself. Then, get some of them shredded potatoes, the kind they call hash browns, and toss ‘em in too. Fry it all up together ’til it’s cooked good and brown. That’ll keep ya goin’ all mornin’, I tell ya.
- Sausage
- Hash browns
- Maybe some onions if you got ’em
That Jambalaya Thing
Heard of somethin’ called jambalaya? Sounds fancy, but it ain’t. It’s just a bunch of stuff mixed together, but it sure tastes good. You can use sausage again, or chicken, or whatever meat you got. And then you put in rice, and some vegetables – peppers, onions, celery, whatever you got growin’ in your garden or can find at the store. Add some spices, too, make it a little zippy. Let it all cook together in that Dutch oven, and it’ll make a fine meal, enough to feed a whole bunch of ya.
Lots and Lots of Recipes
You know, there’s a whole heap of things you can cook in them pots. More than I can even count! Soups, stews, chili, even bread! Yep, bread right there in the campfire. If it’s cold out, a nice warm stew is just the ticket. Meat, potatoes, carrots, whatever you like. Just throw it all in and let it simmer. And if you got folks who don’t eat meat, well, you can make chili or stew without it. Beans, vegetables, all that good stuff. It’ll fill ya up just the same.
Thinkin’ ’bout your next trip
So, when you’re plannin’ your next trip out to the woods, don’t forget that Dutch oven. It’s the best thing for cookin’ up a good meal when you ain’t got your kitchen. And don’t be scared to try new things. Throw in whatever you got, and see what happens. Most times, it’ll turn out just fine. And even if it don’t, well, you’ll still have a full belly and a story to tell.
Some other ideas for your pot:
If you’re lucky enough to catch some fish, you can cook that in your Dutch oven too. Just clean ‘em good, season ‘em up, and fry ‘em or bake ‘em. Or if you got some leftover chicken or beef, you can make a pot pie. Just mix the meat with some vegetables and gravy, and top it with biscuits or pie crust. Bake it in the Dutch oven until it’s golden brown and bubbly. My grandkids, they love it when I make somethin’ sweet in the Dutch oven. Like a cobbler. Just put some fruit in the bottom, top it with a batter or biscuit dough, and bake it until it’s golden brown. Apple cobbler, peach cobbler, berry cobbler – they’re all good.
So, there you have it. A few ideas for cookin’ in a Dutch oven when you’re campin’. It ain’t hard, and it sure is tasty. Just remember to bring your appetite!
And don’t forget, when you are done eatin’, clean that pot good! Scrub it out with some hot water and soap, or just sand if you have to. You want it to be ready for the next time you need to cook up a good meal.
So get yourself one of them Dutch ovens, find some good recipes, and head out to the woods. You won’t regret it.
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