Coffee Can Cooking on a Campfire

A simple and easy way of campfire cooking is to set a large coffee can on the coals. Layer your food into the can, cover it and use the coffee can to cook your meal. This is a very simple and easy method for camp cooking.

Can Cooking Instructions

Use an empty 44-ounce coffee can for your pot.
Layer your food into the can.
Suggested foods: Use hamburger or chicken, onions, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and other vegetables.
Seal the top of the coffee can with heavy-duty foil.
Place the can onto the coals.
Put a few coals on top of the foil.
Cook the can for 1/2 hour to 45 minutes.
Carefully remove the can from the fire. Using gloves may be a good idea.
Serve up your mouth-watering meal!

Save your old coffee cans, and try out this idea on your next camping trip. You won’t even need to bring a pan along!

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