Best Grilling Ideas for Camping

Escaping modern life is the best part about camping. In the woods, away from civilization, it's possible to get back to your roots without distractions like cell phones, computers, or work duties. For many people, this is an ideal way to unwind, relax, and enjoy a slower pace of life, even for just a day or two. 

However, some tasks are a little harder when camping, and that often includes cooking. While cooking over the campfire can be a lot of fun, it's not as easy as lighting up a backyard grill or turning on a stove burner. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a great meal while communing with nature. With a travel kettle grill, you can recreate your favorite recipes in the wilderness and treat yourself – and your camping companions! – to a feast.

These easy grilling meals for camping can fill your stomach while still satisfying your taste buds. From burgers to ribs, there's something for everyone.

Burgers

Nothing beats a classic burger. Easy to make with just the basic - ground meat or veggie patties, a little seasoning, and favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomato, or cheese, burgers are perfect for cooking over an outdoor camping grill. After grilling the patties themselves, plus any veggie toppings like onions or charred tomatoes, you can even toast the bun on your grill. 

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches 

Serving up the best pulled pork sandwiches takes a little longer than something basic, like burgers or hot dogs, to prepare while camping, but the end result is worth it. With nothing more than a portable grill, pork butt, buns, and a favorite barbecue sauce or dry seasoning rub, you can have restaurant-worthy sandwiches prepared anywhere. Be ready to commit to a full day of grilling and resting – a pork butt of 10 pounds will take around seven hours with another hour or two to rest after it's cooked through. Want even juicier meat? Brining for up to 48 hours prior to cooking is worth it if the time permits. 

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Chicken Breast  

Chicken breast is a fan favorite, and it's a great choice for camp cooking. It isn't a recipe for dryness either; juicy chicken breast is quick and easy with the right technique. A little brining while the grill is heating and the right rub are all you need to make sure your chicken breast tastes as great on the go as it does at home. Eat it as a protein with some delicious sides, add it to a sandwich, or even dice it and mix it into a pasta dish or salad if you're looking for fun alternatives.

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Homemade Bacon

If you're most familiar with bacon from the grocery store, you're missing out. Homemade bacon recipes aren't hard to master and the final product is much tastier than the pre-bought kind – plus it's possible to make while enjoying the great outdoors. With pork belly, brine, and a few days of prep, homemade bacon can be the best way to start your day when living your best life in the woods.

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Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese

Love cheese? Love brisket? Have a travel grill? If so, a smoked brisket grilled cheese is the perfect camping recipe for you. Filling and savory, the marriage between a great grilled cheese and a perfectly-smoked brisket is one made in heaven.

Cooking a brisket on a camping grill does take a little time and effort, but the smoky sweetness will amplify any trip. With freshly cooked brisket or leftovers from a past grilling adventure, pressing meat and cheese between perfectly toasted bread is the recipe for an ideal meal. 

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Pork Spare Ribs 

Cooking spare ribs doesn't have to be a challenge. With a grill and the right ingredients, delicious, succulent ribs can be enjoyed anywhere – even while camping. The only major component? Time. Grilled ribs will take five hours or more to get to the perfect level of soft and scrumptious, but there's no reason you can't bring a grill along while telling stories around the campfire, fishing from a dock, or setting up a tent in the wild. Just make sure you bring the perfect dry rub or barbecue sauce to slather on top.

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Smoked Queso Dip 

Smoked queso can be a fun snack any time, whether for an afternoon pick-me-up between hikes, or with a few drinks around the fire at night. Luckily, with a grill in reach, making an easy queso dip recipe is fast and easy. Simply mix up your favorite cheeses, meats, peppers, tomatoes, and onions, cook over low heat for an hour or two, and dig in with some pretzel sticks or tortilla chips. It's as easy as that.  

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Get the SnS Travel Kettle Grill Today!

Who says you're limited to a pile of sticks and a few matches when cooking while camping? With a portable travel kettle grill, it's possible to make all of your favorites, from ribs to burgers, from the comfort of your cabin or tent. No matter what you love to eat while roughing it outdoors, any recipe is in reach.