Impress your outdoor companions with this ingenious campfire cooking method. This satisfying duo reaches new heights in the wilderness compared to your typical diner fare. Prepare it over a campfire, and not only will you awe your friends, but you’ll also enjoy a pot-free meal with minimal cleanup (eat directly from the bag!). Ensure the paper is damp before cooking to prevent ignition—bacon grease works wonders for this. While there might be a bit of smoke, the payoff is well worth it. Explore two techniques: one for the trailhead and one for the trail.
Car Camping
Ingredients:
- 4 thick bacon slices
- 2 eggs
- 1 brown paper lunch bag
Instructions:
- Pack eggs and bacon in a cooler at home.
- In camp, cook one serving per bag. Place bacon inside the bag, generously wiping the insides with grease (more coating enhances the flavor). Crack eggs onto the bacon.
- Fold the bag down several times, then thread a three-foot stick (green pine to prevent burning) through it, allowing the bag to hang at one end.
- Hold the stick’s other end, suspending the bag over hot coals (not flames), heating all sides evenly until done (seven to 10 minutes).
Backpacking
Ingredients:
- 4 frozen bacon slices
- 2 eggs
- 1 brown paper lunch bag
Instructions:
- Crack eggs into a bowl, beat, and pour into a Lexan bottle or zip-top bag to freeze at home.
- Wrap the frozen eggs (in bottle or bag) with foil and place them in your pack with the bacon. Both will thaw by breakfast the next day.
- Cook over your campfire using the method described above.
