Campfire
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Hunting Campfire Dinner: Easy Meals in the Wild
Cook hearty, satisfying dinners over a campfire on your next hunting trip. Simple preparation means more time enjoying the outdoors.
Community rating
Added August 7, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •Big Game Tenderloins
- •Whole Small Game
- •Hearts & Livers
- •Whole Waterfowl
Equipment
- • Backpacking pot
- • Grilling grate
- • Knife
- • Fork or spork
- • Lighter
Instructions
- 1Prepare a simple field cooking kit with essential cooking gear including a backpacking pot, cooking oil, salt, pepper, and seasonings.
- 2Sprinkle cajun seasoning and rub oil or melted butter on the big game tenderloins before grilling them over open embers, keeping them rare.
- 3For small game, cut them into pieces, season, brown in oil or butter, then braise in a mixture of water and white wine until tender.
- 4Coat slices of heart and liver in seasoned flour and fry them until medium rare, avoiding overcooking.
- 5Spatchcock a duck, cook it on a grilling grate or skewers above the coals, ensuring it cooks evenly and remains crispy.
Camp tips
- • Always pack basic seasonings like oil, salt, and pepper for flavor in the field.
- • Stay prepared by ensuring your cooking equipment is lightweight and easy to carry.
- • Experiment with local wild foods when possible for an adventurous meal.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 500
Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.
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