| Boiling |
Heating water to cook food like pasta or rice. |
Pot, stove or fire |
Cooking grains or instant meals |
| Steaming |
Using steam to cook food. |
Steamer, pot with lid, stove |
Vegetables and lightweight meals |
| Frying |
Cooking food in oil or fat. |
Frying pan, stove or fire |
Meat, eggs, and quick meals |
| Baking |
Cooking food with dry heat in an oven or campfire. |
Dutch oven, coals, or portable oven |
Breads and desserts |
| Grilling |
Cooking food on a grill over direct heat. |
Grill, fire or portable grill |
Meats and vegetables |
| Roasting |
Cooking food evenly in an oven or over a fire. |
Skewers, roasting stick, campfire |
Meats and marshmallows |
| Simmering |
Cooking food slowly in liquid just below boiling. |
Pot, stove or fire |
Soups and stews |
| Soaking |
Pre-soaking food to reduce cooking time. |
Water container, tarp for drying |
Rice, beans, dried fruits |
| Nahm cooking |
Cooking with aromatic herbs and spices. |
Pot, stove or fire |
Thai and Southeast Asian dishes |
| One-pot meals |
All ingredients cooked in a single pot to minimize cleanup. |
Pot, stove or fire |
Casseroles or mixed dishes |
| Cold soaking |
Soaking dried food in cold water to hydrate it over time. |
Water container |
Quick meals on the go |
| Batch cooking |
Cooking a large quantity at once for several days. |
Large pot, stove or fire |
Meal prepping for multi-day hikes |
| Wrap cooking |
Using wraps (like tortillas) for easy meals. |
Wraps, stove or fire |
Sandwich-like meals |
| Dehydrating |
Removing moisture from food to preserve it. |
Dehydrator or sun |
Snacks and lightweight meals |
| Pressure cooking |
Using a pressure cooker to cook food faster. |
Pressure cooker, stove |
Beans, tougher meats |
| Flame roasting |
Cooking over an open flame using a fork or skewer. |
Skewers, fire |
Marshmallows and meats |
| Stick cooking |
Using sticks to skewer food and cook over fire. |
Sticks, fire |
Vegetables and meats |
| Solar cooking |
Using solar energy to cook food. |
Solar oven |
Lightweight meals, good weather |
| Hot stone cooking |
Using heated stones to cook food. |
Stones, fire or heat source |
Vegetables and proteins |
| Fire pit cooking |
Using a fire pit for various cooking methods. |
Fire pit, pots, or grill grate |
Group cooking and gatherings |
| Foil pack cooking |
Wrapping food in foil and cooking it over heat. |
Aluminum foil |
Easy clean-up meals |
| Dutch oven baking |
Using a Dutch oven for baking bread or desserts. |
Dutch oven, coals |
Outdoor baking |
| Camping stovetop cooking |
Using a camping stove for all cooking. |
Camping stove, fuel |
Versatile cooking options |
| Alcohol stove cooking |
Using an alcohol stove for minimalist cooking. |
Alcohol stove, pot |
Lightweight meals and boiling |
| Backpacking stove cooking |
Utilizing portable backpacking stoves. |
Backpacking stove, fuel canister |
Compact meals |
| Car camping cooking |
Cooking at car campsites with larger equipment. |
Camp kitchen gear |
Family style cooking |
| Remote cooking |
Cooking without traditional methods or electricity. |
Portable kitchen tools |
Survival and emergencies |
| Fire box cooking |
Using a box to contain fire for cooking. |
Fire box, grilling rack |
Safe cooking outdoors |
| Stove top smoking |
Smoking food on top of a stove using wood chips. |
Smoking box, pot |
Flavoring meat and vegetables |
| Camping microwave |
Using a solar or battery-powered microwave. |
Portable microwave |
Quick meals in a campsite |
| Eat & heat bags |
Eating through heating without equipment. |
Self-heating bags |
Ready meals on the go |
| Wok cooking |
Cooking in a wok, which uses high heat quickly. |
Wok, portable burner |
Stir-frying dishes |
| Skillet baking |
Using a skillet to bake items like cornbread. |
Skillet, stove |
Baking on the go |
| Portable grill cooking |
Using portable grills for outdoor cooking. |
Portable grill, charcoal or propane |
Grilling meats and veggies |
| Stone boiling |
Using stones heated in the fire to boil water. |
Heated stones, container |
Making soups or stews |
| Wooden plank grilling |
Grilling food on a soaked wood plank. |
Wood plank, grill |
Flavoring fish and vegetables |
| Packaged meal cooking |
Heating pre-packaged meals with water. |
Water pot, heating source |
Convenient single servings |
| Microwavable meals |
Heating microwave-safe meals in a camp microwave. |
Microwave |
Quick, pre-made meals |
| Stove top steaming |
Using a steaming basket over a pot on the stove. |
Pot, steamer, stove |
Cooking vegetables and dumplings |
| Beer can cooking |
Using a beer can as a cooking vessel. |
Beer can, fire |
Unique cooking experience |
| Hand-baked bread |
Baking bread in a cast iron pan above the fire. |
Cast iron pan, fire |
Fresh bread on the trail |
| Fricassé cooking |
Slow-cooking food with moisture for tenderness. |
Pot, fire |
Stews and moist dishes |
| Tandoor style cooking |
Using a tandoor or similar method for cooking bread. |
Tandoor, clay oven |
Breads and meats |
| Cowboy coffee brewing |
Brewing coffee directly in a pot over fire. |
Pot, ground coffee, fire |
Simple coffee brewing |
| Stone oven baking |
Baking in a stone oven or pit. |
Stone oven, wood |
Breads and dishes needing even heat |
| Instant meal preparation |
Pre-prepped meals needing only water. |
Instant meal packets |
Fast meals on the trail |
| Smokeless cooking |
Cooking using smoke-free methods or appliances. |
Electric smokeless grill |
Health-conscious cooking |
| Salt block grilling |
Using a heated salt block for cooking. |
Salt block, grill or fire |
Enhancing flavor in meat |
| Baking in coals |
Baking using embers and coals for even heat. |
Container, coals |
Game baking, various foods |
| Potbake |
Using a covered pot in the coals for slow cooking. |
Heavy pot, coals |
Comfort food while camping |
| Squash cooking |
Using squash as a vessel for baking or roasting. |
Squash, grill or coals |
Vegetable creativity |
| Beer can chicken |
Cooking chicken over a beer can for moisture. |
Beer can, grill |
Flavorful, juicy chicken |
| Cobb cooking |
Layered meals in a pot or pan. |
Skillet or pot, heat source |
Hearty, layered dishes |
| Cereal cooking |
Heating instant cereals or oats with water. |
Container, heating source |
Quick breakfast options |
| Classic tin foil dinners |
Meals wrapped in foil and cooked over fire. |
Tin foil, coals |
Easy and fun meal prep |
| Seafood cooking |
Special methods to cook seafood properly. |
Steamer, grill or pot |
Freshly caught dishes |
| Pressure canning |
Canning food while camping for preservation. |
Pressure canner, stove |
Long-term meal storage |
| Bannock cooking |
Making traditional bannock bread over fire. |
Flour, water, baking powder, fire |
Campsite bread-making |
| Braziers cooking |
Using a brazier for cooking with charcoal. |
Brazier, charcoal |
Traditional methods |
| Heat pouch cooking |
Cooking pre-packaged food in heat pouches. |
Heat pouch, boiling water |
Easy and compact meals |
| Ramen cooking |
Quickly preparing ramen-style meals with boiling water. |
Ramen packs, heating source |
Lightweight meals |
| Liquid smoke cooking |
Cooking with liquid smoke flavoring for meats. |
Liquid smoke, grilling or smoking setup |
Enhanced flavor profile |
| Whiskey barrel cooking |
Using whiskey barrel planks for grilling. |
Whiskey barrel, grill |
Unique flavor infusions |
| Herb-infused cooking |
Infusing meals with fresh herbs to enhance flavor. |
Herbs, boiling or grilling |
Flavor-rich dishes |
| Cooking with honey |
Using honey in recipes for sweetness and moisture. |
Honey, various cooking equipment |
Flavorful and moist results |
| Preserving meals |
Methods for preserving food using salt or sugar. |
Salt, sugar, vacuum bags |
Long-lasting meals |
| Charcoal kettle cooking |
Using a charcoal kettle grill for direct cooking. |
Charcoal kettle, charcoal |
Traditional grilling methods |
| Rotisserie cooking |
Rotating meat on a spit for even cooking. |
Rotisserie apparatus, fire |
Juicy and even cooking |
| Wood fire cooking |
Cooking directly over a wood fire for traditional flavor. |
Wood fire setup, grill or pan |
Authentic flavor experiences |
| Cold cooking |
Preparing meals that don't require heat at all. |
Non-perishable items, container |
Very lightweight options |
| Sous vide cooking |
Sealing food and cooking at precise temperatures. |
Sous vide device, cooler |
Perfectly cooked proteins |
| Cooking with cast iron |
Using cast iron cookware for heat retention. |
Cast iron skillet, fire or stove |
Durable, even cooking |
| Instant pot cooking |
Using an instant pot or pressure cooker. |
Instant pot, electric source |
Fast cooking methods |
| Stewing |
Slow cooking food in liquid over low heat. |
Stew pot, fire or stove |
Rich, hearty meals |
| Charring |
Quickly cooking food to create a charred flavor. |
Grill or hot surface |
Intense flavor enhancements |
| Campfire stew |
Making stew directly over the campfire. |
Pot, fire, meat, and vegetables |
Traditional camp meals |
| Twap cooking |
Using a two-layer cooking method for steaming or boiling. |
Top layer pot, bottom layer pot |
Efficient cooking technique |
| Water storage cooking |
Using water to cook or hydrate various food types. |
Water containers, cooking setup |
Sustainable methods |
| Baking on a fire |
Baking directly over a fire using elevated methods. |
Baking cans or pots, fire |
Unique outdoor baking experiences |
| Open fire cooking |
Cooking directly in the flames for rustic meals. |
Fire, skewers or pot |
Authentic camping experience |
| Hand-rolled pasta cooking |
Making pasta dough and cooking it fresh. |
Pasta tools, pot |
Fresh pasta experiences |
| Food dehydrating |
Removing moisture for food preservation before cooking. |
Dehydrator |
Long-lasting snacks |
| Split cooking |
Halving ingredients and preparing in portions. |
Knife, pot, cutting board |
Created manageable meal sizes |
| Cook-off challenges |
Competing in cooking events with outdoor gear. |
Assorted gear as per rules |
Social and competitive cooking |
| Rice cooker cooking |
Using a portable rice cooker for easy grains. |
Rice cooker, electric source |
Convenient rice preparation |
| Wrap and bake dishes |
Wrapping ingredients in doughs to bake. |
Dough, fillings, heat source |
Baked creations |
| Cold infusion cooking |
Infusing flavors in cold dishes. |
Jars, cold ingredients |
Refreshing culinary styles |
| Salt crust baking |
Baking food surrounded by salt for flavor retention. |
Salt, food, heat source |
Unique cooking crust |
| Chili cooking |
Creating chili dishes in a single pot. |
Large pot, fire or stove |
Filling meals perfect for sharing |
| Braise cooking |
Cooking food slowly in a small amount of liquid. |
Heavy pot, lid, heat source |
Tender, flavorful meats |
| Gourmet camping meals |
Elevated meals made with gourmet techniques. |
Assorted cookware |
High-end outdoor dining experiences |
| Camping feasting |
Making large, shareable meals for groups. |
Assorted pots and dishes |
Community gathering dining |
| Portable BBQ cooking |
Using portable BBQ grills for outdoor cooking. |
Portable BBQ, tools |
Quick and easy method |
| S'mores preparation |
Using a fire to create s'mores with marshmallows and chocolate. |
Fire, graham crackers, chocolate |
Sweet camp treats |
| Sous vide steak |
Cooking steak in a vacuum-sealed bag using precise temperatures. |
Sous vide machine, cooler |
Perfectly cooked steak |
| Pre-follow meals |
Meals that are prepared in advance and stored for easy cooking later. |
Containers, meal prep tools |
Prepped eating |
| Wild edibles cooking |
Cooking using foraged local plants and herbs. |
Wild gathering tools, stove or fire |
Sustainable nature experiences |
| Snack style cooking |
Preparing bite-sized or easy snackable foods. |
Mini cooking tools |
Ideal for quick energy sources |
| Sea vegetable cooking |
Utilizing sea vegetables in meals for health benefits. |
Seaweeds, stove or fire |
Unique nutrition options |
| Fireless cooking |
Techniques that don't require an open flame. |
Portable meal heaters, water |
Campfire-free methods |
| Camping breakfasts |
Creating simple breakfast meals with limited gear. |
Assorted gear for breakfast |
Quick start meals for hiking |
| Trail snacks preparation |
Making quick snacks for hiking journeys. |
Snacking containers, simple prep tools |
Easy-to-carry snacks |
| Mixing bowl meals |
Combining ingredients in a bowl for easy preparation. |
Bowls, cooking gear |
Simple meal combinations |
| Feldgrill cooking |
Camping cooking style involving grilling on a flat surface. |
Flat grill, fire or stove |
Versatile grilling methods |
| Combustion cooking |
Using combustion heat for cooking various meals. |
Combustion stove or fire |
Simple outdoor cooking technique |
| Flavor infusion cooking |
Building layers of flavor through various cooking methods. |
Assorted ingredients, stove or fire |
Flavor-rich culinary delights |
| Liquid seasoning cooking |
Cooking with an array of liquid seasonings for meals. |
Liquid seasoning containers |
Elevated flavor dishes |
| Curry cooking |
Simplified methods for quickly making curries during trips. |
Curry ingredients, pot |
Hearty and flavorful meals |
| Wrap meals |
Creating wraps with various fillings and local ingredients. |
Wraps, fillings, heat source |
Easy on-the-go meals |
| Stuffed meals |
Cooking meals that are stuffed with various ingredients. |
Ingredients for stuffing, heat source |
Hearty main dishes |
| Simple stir-fry |
Quickly frying chopped vegetables and protein in a fast manner. |
Wok, stove or fire |
Wholesome quick meals |
| Weber cooking |
Using a Weber grill for various cooking styles. |
Weber grill, charcoal or propane |
Grilling techniques |
| Family style meals |
Cooking dishes meant to be shared among families. |
Various pots, cooking gear |
Gathering and sharing |
| Hydration cooking |
Cooking that emphasizes hydration through techniques. |
Water containers |
Water-focused meals |
| Sandwich meals |
Preparing sandwiches using cold or heated methods. |
Bread and fillings |
Snack-style meals |
| Noodle meals |
Making various forms of noodle dishes while camping. |
Noodle ingredients, pot |
Comfort food on the trail |
| Breakfast burritos |
Creating burritos filled with breakfast items. |
Wraps, breakfast ingredients, heat source |
Portable breakfasts |
| Soups and broths |
Making various soups and broths using simple methods. |
Pot, assorted ingredients |
Comfort in a cup |
| Chafing dish cooking |
Using chafing dishes to keep meals warm during gatherings. |
Chafing dishes, heating source |
Great for group meals |
| Cobbler preparation |
Making simple cobblers using fruit and dough ingredients. |
Assorted baking tools, fire or stove |
Dessert while camping |
| Nut-based meals |
Utilizing nuts for added protein in quick meals. |
Assorted nuts, mixing bowls |
Nutrient-dense meal options |
| Side dish preparation |
Creating side dishes that complement main meals. |
Assorted cooking gear |
Balanced outdoor meals |
| Quick hydration meals |
Prepped meals that require minimal water for hydration. |
Dried food packets |
Concentrated meals |
| Themed camp meals |
Curating specific camp meals based on themes or cuisines. |
Assorted themed ingredients |
Unique camping experiences |
| Family recipe meals |
Recreating family recipes while camping. |
Recipe materials, traditional cooking gear |
Nostalgic ambiance |
| Fireside desserts |
Preparing desserts directly over the fire. |
Dessert ingredients, fire setup |
Sweets while camping |
| Outdoor gourmet cooking |
Elevating meals to gourmet level outdoors. |
Gourmet tools, specialized ingredients |
Fine dining outdoors |
| Eco-friendly cooking |
Using methods that minimize environmental impact. |
Biodegradable containers, local produce |
Sustainable eating |
| On-the-go cooking |
Methods that allow cooking while on the move. |
Portable cooking gear, hydration sources |
Quick prep on trails |
| Layered meals |
Making layered meals using different ingredients. |
Stacking pots, cooking methods |
Visual and flavor dimensions |
| Salad preparation |
Creating fresh salads with foraged or carried ingredients. |
Assorted greens, containers |
Light, refreshing meals |
| Grilled desserts |
Creating desserts using grilling methods. |
Grill, dessert ingredients |
Sweet endings to gratin meals |
| Event cooking |
Cooking for larger gatherings or events with multiple meals. |
Event-sized cooking gear |
Community and celebration meals |
| Flavor explosion meals |
Making dishes full of dynamic flavors using multiple elements. |
Assorted spices and sauces, various cooking gear |
Intense culinary experiences |
| Historical cooking |
Making dishes from historical recipes outdoors. |
Historical ingredients, cooking gear |
Connecting to history |
| Allergen-free cooking |
Creating meals that avoid common allergens. |
Substitution ingredients, various cooking tools |
Inclusive meal planning |
| Cold beer cooking |
Using beer in cooking for flavor and moisture. |
Beer, various food ingredients |
Flavor enhancement in meats |
| Gluten-free meals |
Making meals that are gluten-free and hearty. |
Gluten-free ingredients, various cooking tools |
Diet-sensitive dining |
| Hiking meals |
Simple, nutritious meals designed for hikers. |
Nutritious ingredients, prep containers |
Energizing meal focus |
| Protein-rich dishes |
Preparing meals that focus on bringing protein along. |
High-protein ingredients, cooking gear |
Muscle recovery during trips |
| Portable meal kits |
Creating customizable meal kits for trips. |
Containers, local ingredients |
Meal-prepping for versatility |
| Travel cooking |
Focusing on meals that are easily transportable. |
Travel-friendly gear, assorted ingredients |
Suitable for everywhere |
| Live-fire roasting |
Roasting meats or vegetables using direct flame methods. |
Fire setup, grilling tools |
Roasting fresh meats and veggies |
| Elemental cooking |
Cooking characterized by elemental methods (fire, water). |
Basic gear for elemental cooking |
Essence of elements merged in meals |
| Rugged individual cooking |
Creating meals with truly rugged ingredients and methods. |
Individual cooking gear, local produce |
Tough and variable environments |
| Trail-friendly desserts |
Simplified desserts suitable for travels. |
Trail ingredients, simple cooking tools |
Sweet on-the-go options |
| Portable food stalls |
Setting up portable food stands in outdoor spaces. |
Portable cooking setup |
Community-accessible food |
| Harvest cooking |
Cooking inspired by local harvest seasons. |
Locally sourced food, cooking methods |
Connecting with local agriculture |
| Travel-friendly recipes |
Recipes optimized for travel and easy preparation. |
Travel containers, simple prep ingredients |
Easily managed meal kits |
| Vegan camping meals |
Creating plant-based meals for camping. |
Vegan ingredients, various cooking gear |
Health-conscious camping |
| Minimalist cooking |
Preparing food with as few tools and ingredients as possible. |
Few essential items |
Simplicity in meal preparation |
| Utility camping meals |
Meals designed for utility and function with less emphasis on presentation. |
Utility ingredients, basic equipment |
Practical culinary approaches |
| Alpine cooking |
Using higher cold methods or equipment suitable for alpine conditions. |
Alpine setup and cold gear |
Weather-oriented cooking |
| Sustainable meal creation |
Creating sustainable meals with foraged or local produce. |
Sustainably sourced gear |
Environmental focus in cooking |
| Fire-roasted snacks |
Making quick snacks roasted directly over flames. |
Portable snack ingredients, fire setup |
Quick energy sources |
| Personalized meals |
Creating personalized one-person meals for varied tastes. |
Measured ingredients, personal gear |
Individual preferences catered to |