Harvesting Nature’s Top Camping Recipes
There’s something wonderful about cooking in the great outdoors. Whether made over an open fire, on a camp stove, a Dutch oven, or even a portable little burner, camp food just… tastes better – especially with wild game!
In light of this, we’ve put together a whopping 32 wild recipes from the Harvesting Nature archives perfect for camping. From shore lunches, to hunt camps, to car glamping, to backcountry backpacking, these recipes will keep you full and happy wherever you are.
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Without further ado, here are 32 wild recipes perfect for camping!
Campfire Potatoes by Justin Townsend
*Spuds and buds… that’s what camping is all about.
Bear and Pineapple Camp Burgers by Lindsey Bartosh
*Make sure you pack your temperature gauge with your cooking gear!
Dutch Oven Venison Barbacoa Tacos by Natalie Auer
*Spending a lazy day kicking around the campsite? Break out that Dutch oven and get cooking!
Pike and Catfish Campfire Medley by AJ Fick
*Use any fish you happen to catch on your camping trip!
Crunchy Garlic-Butter Panfish Sandwiches by Adam Berkelmans
*Doing some fishing? These sandwiches make for an excellent shore lunch.
The Best Venison Heart Recipe: Japanese-Inspired Heart Skewers by Justin Townsend
*Delicious, cooked right over the fire!
Canned Venison Truffle Hash with Sweet Potatoes by Brandon Dale
*Precooked, canned venison makes camp breakfast an easy affair!
Rigatoni with Venison and Creamy Mustard Sauce by Jeff Benda
*Easy peasy AND tasty!
Tikka Swordfish Kebabs by Adam Berkelmans
*Apply this recipe to any firm fish!
Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Canned Venison by Brandon Dale
*Canned venison is a camper’s best friend.
Wild Fish and Game Tin Foil Packets by Justin Townsend
*Packing light? A roll of aluminum foil is the beginning of many a good meal!
Wild Boar Beer Brats by Dustyn Carroll
*Sausages, beer. ‘Nuff said.
Creamy Cajun Steak and Wild Mushrooms by Adam Berkelmans
*Bring along some mushrooms for this dish, or forage where you’re camping!
Venison and Wild Leek (Ramp) Hash by Gunnar Emberg
*Camping in the spring? Add some garlicky foraged goodness to your breakfast hash!
Bourbon Venison Jerky by Ara Zada
*Make ahead and bring along for the camping trip!
Fried Walleye and Mashed Potatoes by Derek Towles
*Perfect for a chilly evening outside.
Wild Mushroom Miso Garlic Scampi by Justin Townsend
*No shrimp were harmed in the making of this dish… though shrimp would make an excellent addition!
Savory Oats with Venison by Dustyn Carroll
*Works for breakfast, lunch, OR supper!
Canada Goose Kebabs by C. Pauli
*Honk if you like kebabs!
Bourbon-Brown Sugar Beaver Baguettes by Adam Berkelmans
*Try cooking the beaver loin over the coals instead of in a pan!
Wild Turkey Souvlaki with Tzatziki by Shawn West
*Easy, healthy, delicious… what more could you ask for?
*Make ahead of time and bring some along for an easy and delicious lunch!
Cajun Garlic-Butter Canada Goose Bites with Maque Choux by Adam Berkelmans
*Make this in a cast iron pan right over the fire!
Corned Venison Hash Breakfast Burritos by Justin Townsend
*Corn the venison ahead of time and bring it along for an epic camp breakfast!
Cheesy Venison and Shells by Justin Townsend
*Makes for a quick and easy camp stove dinner!
Antelope Bulgogi by Jeff Benda
*Marinate the meat while you go fishing or hiking, and enjoy for supper when you return!
*A hefty breakfast is just what you need before a day of camp activities… or, you know, reading and snoozing in a hammock!
Freezer Cleanout Venison Pemmican by Heidi Chaya
*Make this ahead of time and bring it along for a hearty, filling, and nutritious hiking snack!
Venison Heart Hash by Justin Townsend
*The staff at Harvesting Nature hearts this recipe
Bass and Veggie Jeon (Korean Savory Pancakes) by Adam Berkelmans
*Planning on catching some bass on your camping trip? Plan ahead and bring ingredients for a Korean pancake batter!
Wild Venison Breakfast Sausages with Sauteed Mustard Greens by Justin Townsend
*A healthy and hearty breakfast perfect for the campstove!