During my time as senior managing editor of Outsider, I wrote, hosted and produced several campfire cooking videos. Some of my favorite videos are below.
Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout
Eating fresh-caught fish is one of life’s simple pleasures. Rarely will anything taste as good. And trout is at the top of my list (along with crappie) for a few reasons: they are fun to catch, simple to prepare, and taste amazing. While you can cook trout any number of ways (bake, broil, or grill), pan-fried whole trout in a cast iron skillet over an open fire is as good as Cowboy Cooking gets, in my opinion. Continue…
Dutch Oven Biscuits & Gravy
If you can cook Dutch oven biscuits over an open fire, you can cook anything. At some point, just about every campfire cowboy has tried their hand at making biscuits . . . and failed. And the reason is simple: too much heat on the bottom of the oven, not enough heat on the top. Continue…
Mountain Man Breakfast
Perhaps the heartiest campfire breakfast on the planet is the Mountain Man Breakfast, a delicious combination of meats, hash browns, veggies, eggs, and cheese. Not only is the meal simple to prepare over the fire, but also everything cooks in one skillet for easy cleanup. Continue…
Nashville Hot Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken has taken the poultry-loving world by storm over the last 20 years or so. Like the Philly cheesesteak, Chicago deep-dish pizza, or Boston clam chowder, Nashville has championed hot chicken as its culinary claim to fame. Now, just about every restaurant in Music City has hot chicken on its menu. Continue…
Wood Fired Pizza
You don’t need an overpriced pizza oven to make delicious wood fired pizza. You need fire . . . and a little patience. One of the great things about making wood fired pizza over the campfire (especially if you have kids) is that you can create personal-sized pizzas so everyone can choose their own toppings. Continue…
Black Eyed Peas with Ham Hock and Greens
If you’re looking for a delicious one-pot meal for New Year’s Day—or any day, for that matter—you’ve come to the right place. Black eyed peas, ham hock, and turnip greens are a 1-2-3 flavor punch. Ring in the New Year with this classic Southern dish that’s said to bring good luck (black eyed peas), prosperity (pork), and wealth (turnip greens). Continue…