Camping cuisine isn’t known for its glitz and glamour. Hot dogs and canned foods are often in heavy rotation, but this doesn’t always have to be the case. A little creativity and a lot of bacon go a long way when it comes to taking your campfire menu to the next level. Whether you’re deep in the woods or just parked fireside for the weekend, adding Godshall’s Beef, Turkey, or Chicken Bacon into your lineup is an easy way to bring big flavor to every bite. We’ve got all the camping hacks and camp-tastic recipes you need to guarantee a tasty campfire kickback.
The best, camp-friendly way to cook Godshall’s Beef, Turkey, or Chicken Bacon is in a skillet.
How To Cook Campfire Bacon
Make sure you have a reliable cast-iron skillet of your choosing.
After having your fire established, prepare the coals as instructed in this campfire cooking blog.
Place your desired amount of bacon into the skillet, without overcrowding. Ensure the skillet is directly over the coals.
Wait about 10 minutes for the skillet to heat up and begin flipping your bacon pieces every 3-4 minutes until browned and crispy, depending on how you prefer it.
Now that you have the bacon mastered, let’s get into all the bacon-centric recipes you can indulge in while camping.
Beef Bacon Grilled Cheese
Using the previously bacon-greased skillet, butter both sides of your choice of bread, fill with cheese slices and the cooked beef bacon. Keep a close eye on it while flipping every few minutes until melted to your liking. Another simple method is wrapping your sandwich in tinfoil and placing it directly on the coals, flipping every few minutes as well. When finished, you can eat it directly out of the foil.
Bacon Trail Mix
Your camping weekend may include lounging by the fire, hiking, or swimming. Regardless of your activity, having a bacon trail mix on hand can fill you with protein and keep your cravings satisfied before your next meal.
There are tons of different trail mix options to experiment with, but here’s one of our favorites.
4 slices Godshall’s Beef Bacon, cooked
• Handful of dates
• ½ cup pecans
• ½ cup walnuts
• ½ cup pepitas
• 1 cup pretzels
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• ½ cup banana chips
First, cook your bacon as previously instructed, using the skillet, draining the grease. Using scissors, cut up the bacon in the skillet into tiny bite-sized pieces. Toss in the remaining ingredients while stirring until all are mixed. When done, remove from the skillet, allowing to cool off, and put into a jar to snack on for later. It’s that simple to enjoy a delicious and easy snack!
Beef Bacon S’mores
As simple and yummy as it sounds! Just add beef bacon to the most beloved campfire dessert of all time: s’mores. To really lean into the campfire element, grab a stick or metal skewer, and weave your bacon through it. Slowly rotate it over the coals until fully cooked. Then insert it into your s’more!
When the sun goes down, camping is really all about enjoying the moment, good food, fresh air, and even better company. With a few simple hacks like these, you can turn the most lowkey campfire into an amazing experience. So next time you’re packing your bags, don’t forget the bacon!
Looking for even more summer-ready bacon recipes? Check out our Summer Just Got A Whole Lot Tastier blog for more smoky, savory, summertime inspiration.
