"Camping season means it's time to pack the car, gather friends and loved ones, and head boldly forth to revel in the wonders of the natural world. Sure, that may include bug bites, sunburn, and a less-than-optimal night's sleep on the ground, but if there's one thing that makes venturing out your front door into the wild always worth it, it's cooking outside."
"Because really, what is camping if not just an alfresco food party? The joys of cooking over an open fire are many: from searing a steak on the grill to roasting a cabbage in the coals to absolutely obliterating a skewered hot dog in the flames and eating it anyway. For some reason, everything just tastes better with a little wood smoke and dirt on it."
"Using your cast iron from home is definitely an option, but just know that it will quickly become covered in a Victorian-era-chimney-sweep amount of soot from the fire and will make everything it comes in contact with black and grimy. (If that's happened to you, here's how to clean it.) Due to the inexpensive nature of cast-iron cookware, it's worth getting a dedicated camping skillet. I suggest one that's larger than you use at home, especially if you typically camp with a big group."
Outdoor cooking transforms camping into an alfresco food celebration, with wood smoke improving flavors and simple tools enabling backwoods cuisine. A durable skillet is essential for campfire use, and a dedicated, larger cast-iron pan prevents soot-covered home cookware and accommodates group meals; a Lodge 12-inch model offers affordable capacity. Campsite picnic tables are often cluttered or unsanitary, so a folding food-prep table provides extra workspace and stabilizes fireside cooking. With basic, purpose-built gear, campfire meals become easier, more delicious, and more enjoyable for groups and solo campers alike.
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