Imagine a hot bowl of this stew waiting for you after exploring the trails! Cooking with Dutch ovens can add a rustic feel to your adventures as well as help you scale recipes for larger groups. Now that your ingredients are prepped, it’s time to get your 8-quart Dutch oven ready.
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Dutch Oven Campfire Lasagna
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Makes: 4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 1/2 cups pasta sauce (a 24 or 25 ounce jar is perfect) 12 oz. FRESH lasagna noodles divided into 4 sets (thawed if frozen) 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or a blend of Italian-style cheeses 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Instructions PREHEAT: If cooking over a campfire, get your coals ready. You’ll need 25 total. If cooking at home, preheat your oven to 400 degrees. ASSEMBLE THE…
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This recipe is as old as the hills and is often known as Brunswick stew outside of my stomping grounds. Hearty and delicious this stew will fill you up and keep you and your family grinnin’ like a possum eating a sweet tater. Many Variations of This Stew… Some people add potatoes, some leave out the onion and opt only for canned goods, and others add Worcestershire or hot sauce. Add more corn, less corn, lima beans instead of butter beans, etc. This is easily modified so go with your…
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INGREDIENTS2 lb. 2lb. mini Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. shredded mozzarella 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat grill to medium-high. Cut 4 large pieces of foil about 10″ long. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Divide potatoes between foil pieces, then fold the foil packets crosswise to completely cover the…
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Nothing says fall quite like a warm bowl of chili. We’ve got 5 Dutch oven recipes you need for your next campfire. Chili simmered over a fire in a Dutch oven is quintessential camping grub. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for crisper evenings around the campfire. Chili is also an easily adaptable recipe; if you know the basic methodology, you can make a great pot with ingredients on hand. What You’ll Need You simply need a large Dutch oven. An 8- to 10-quart pot with a tight fitting lid is perfect for…
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