Cooking an Omelete While Camping

Breakfast while camping has infinite possibilities, many more than you may think. Even if you cannot cook an Omelete at home on the stove, it's incredibly easy to whip up this tasty treat at camp. Of course, this Omelete recipe can also be done at home, too. It's so easy you may find yourself wondering why you didn't think to do this sooner!

Things you will need:

• Eggs, 2-3 for each Omelete, or a carton of egg mixture
• Filling ingredients (see below for suggestions)
• Stock pot
• Ziploc bags, the sandwich size
• Water
• Tongs
  

1. Prepare your campfire early and let the coals burn down to a medium heat to medium high heat. You can just as easily make this recipe with a camp stove, just use medium - high heat.
2. Fill stock pot with about four inches of water, leaving a couple of inches room at the top.
3. Scramble eggs, or use a mixture in a carton, such as Egg Beaters. I strongly suggest the cartons for ease of storage.
4. Chop your filler ingredients (see below for suggestions.)
5. Place about two inches of egg mixture into each Ziploc bag, followed by a handful or so of fillers.
6. Remove as much air as possible from each baggie, and zip closed.
7. Place each bag into boiling water, you can cook several of these at the same time.
8. Let boil for five minutes or so. You can check for doneness by gently squeezing the middle part of each baggie watching for juices to run clear. If egg mixture is leaking out, let cook a few more minutes.
9. Gently remove Omeletes from the pot, let cool for a minute and open. They should come out of the bags easily. Watch for steam as you do this.

Voila! Easy Omeletes right at the campsite! Who knew it could be so easy?


Some suggestions for recipes: 

• Diced ham, onions, cheddar cheese, and green peppers for a Western Omelete.
• Spinach, feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
• Sliced mushrooms, montery jack cheese
• Cheese, cheese and more cheese!

The possibilities are endless with this easy Omelete recipe. They're not the most beautiful creations, but they sure are tasty. And leave very little mess to clean up, the best of both worlds!

Caring For Cast Iron Camp Cookware

Cast iron camp cookware is so versatile, you may find yourself bringing it out of storage and using it year round. I love mine, and rarely is it ever packed away. But from time to time, it may need a little extra care, especially if it has been stored.

Inspect your cast iron camp cookware regularly, any sign of rust and it should be stripped clean, scoured, and re-seasoned. Let soak briefly in hot, soapy water to loosen up the seasoning, and use a scouring pad (such as Brillo) to scrub off the rust. Dry with a towel. You will need to season almost immediately to prevent the return of rust.

Seasoning cast iron cookware isn't as difficult as it looks. Starting with clean pots and pans, rub the entire surface with your choice of bacon fat, lard or Crisco, or even vegetable oil. Some say vegetable oil won't give great results, but seasoning twice in a row with veg oil works just fine.

After coating thoroughly with fat or oil, place your cast iron cookware into an oven at about 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Let this cook for a couple hours. If you notice a lot of fat building up inside the pans, empty it out about halfway through. A little bit of smoke coming off your cookware during this process is normal.

Cast iron cooking items will have a greyish color when it is new or has been recently stripped. With years of use, your cookware will turn darker and darker, giving the black look so many people associate with cast iron.

Proper use and storage will ensure your cast iron camp cookware will withstand the test of time. Rinse out your pots and pans immediately after use, scraping any burned on bits if necessary. Only use dishwashing liquid if necessary. Dry in a well ventilated area, putting pots and pans in the oven for about 20 minutes as it cools down after dinner isn't a bad idea, either.

Store your cookware without lids, so moisture does not accumulate inside and possibly cause rust. Not to mention, this avoids any musty odors becoming trapped.

Cast iron camp cookware is a fantastic investment, with just a little care it is sure to outlast many other types of camp cookware.