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Truck camping food supplies

huesos - 4-21-2014 at 01:07 PM

I need to supply for a trip from within Mexico. So it is going to be Commercial Mexicana or the like. Does any one have some great ideas on food items that I can't think of?

desertcpl - 4-21-2014 at 01:18 PM

lets start off with some good canned Sardines

canned refried beans, crackers, tortillas , Mexican cheese

other canned sea food, hot sauce for sure

Hook - 4-21-2014 at 01:49 PM

How long of a trip are we talking here?

I'm big on tostada shells for guacamole tostadas or bean tostadas. I actually prefer them to soft tacos. They can be broken up for dipping, too. But they do need some protection when traveling.

I also like getting the grande, burro-sized flour tortillas for making grande burros (percherones, "big donkeys") and making giant burros that you can cut in half and eat while fishing or hiking or even an ATV excursion. Wrap in HD foil and put it on the engine.

I also like the dried, Spanish-style chorizo they sell in the meat section at Mex markets. It keeps at room temp but not in direct sun. You buy it by the chub; as little or as much as you like. Great on crackers, added to eggs or soups and stews.

And if you have never had the La Costena brand of Pozole Rojo, you simply must try it. Rojo, NOT blanco. La Costena's is better than most any homemade pozole. They never use fatty, chewing pork in it; it's always shredded pork. It's a meal for two in an 810 gram can that costs about 35-40 pesos. Garnish it with some diced white onion, limes, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Great stuff on a cool night.

MMc - 4-21-2014 at 02:15 PM

How long are you going for? Depends on what you like. I bring the basic stuff and and figure it out. On one trip I took a bunch of Prime steaks, didn't get into them for 5 days. On this trip the camp was very communal first night We shared a big halibut, second clams, third rice, beans, leftover clam and halibut gumbo. Forth night yellow tail. Fifth night I fed the new guys steak with a red wine and onion reduction I was going to be leaving soon and wanted to enjoy some of the stuff, other wise I would be giving it all away.
I always take rice, pasta, beans. stuff for salad, fresh veggies.Gourds, green beans, roots, cabbage tend to last longer then the green leaf things, so they get eaten last. I can make anything in camp that you can make at home, it just take some planning. Fresh proteins get eaten in the order they go bad. If you have dry-ice you can freeze things but you will shave a day or so off the life of the dry-ice
My biggest issue is time, I do not like to be cleaning up after dinner late into the night. I E Surf, Fish, Ride until it gets dark, cook for a 11/2 hours eat an then clean up. So I tend to cook better when It flat windy, raining.
If you wrap paper plain paper around the veggies/ fruit before adding them to the ice chest they tend to last longer.
I tend to break into the canned during the second week.

Did you say Gourds?

durrelllrobert - 4-21-2014 at 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by MMc
How long are you going for? Depends on what you like. I bring the basic stuff and and figure it out. On one trip I took a bunch of Prime steaks, didn't get into them for 5 days. On this trip the camp was very communal first night We shared a big halibut, second clams, third rice, beans, leftover clam and halibut gumbo. Forth night yellow tail. Fifth night I fed the new guys steak with a red wine and onion reduction I was going to be leaving soon and wanted to enjoy some of the stuff, other wise I would be giving it all away.
I always take rice, pasta, beans. stuff for salad, fresh veggies.Gourds, green beans, roots, cabbage tend to last longer then the green leaf things, so they get eaten last. I can make anything in camp that you can make at home, it just take some planning. Fresh proteins get eaten in the order they go bad. If you have dry-ice you can freeze things but you will shave a day or so off the life of the dry-ice
My biggest issue is time, I do not like to be cleaning up after dinner late into the night. I E Surf, Fish, Ride until it gets dark, cook for a 11/2 hours eat an then clean up. So I tend to cook better when It flat windy, raining.
If you wrap paper plain paper around the veggies/ fruit before adding them to the ice chest they tend to last longer.
I tend to break into the canned during the second week.

I had to Google this:

Among the variety of edible gourds are:
•Decorative Squash: A winter variety that is usually used in centerpieces or décor, thanks to its unusual shapes and markings.
•Delicata/Sweet Potato Squash: Oblong in shape, this squash is available year-round and is generally yellow in color.
•Eight-Ball Squash: Fat and round, this gourd is the spherical version of a zucchini, with the same general color, tones and taste.
•Fairytale Pumpkin: Flat-shaped and generally best in the winter months, this tender and sweet gourd is orange or brown in color.
•Gold Ball Squash: Similar to gold zucchini, this gourd is about the size of a fist and lends itself well to a variety of dips.
•Gold Nugget Squash: Deep orange and reminiscent of a pumpkin in shape, only smaller, this gourd, available year-round, is blander than most and therefore takes better to seasonings.
•Gooseneck Squash: Best in winter, this aptly-named gourd is identifiable by its goose’s neck shape.

As for storage, these types of edible gourds don’t need to be refrigerated and will keep for up to several months. All pair well with a wide variety of seasonings and dishes and make for an interesting and tasty addition to any meal.

Marc - 4-21-2014 at 07:06 PM

Someone could write a book on this.

beachbum1A - 4-22-2014 at 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by desertcpl
lets start off with some good canned Sardines

canned refried beans, crackers, tortillas , Mexican cheese

other canned sea food, hot sauce for sure

Behind the times - refried beans are sold mostly in envelopes now.

woody with a view - 4-22-2014 at 06:38 PM

how about describing what you WILL bring?

Mexitron - 4-22-2014 at 06:49 PM

More ideas:

blackwolfmt - 4-22-2014 at 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by beachbum1A

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Originally posted by desertcpl
lets start off with some good canned Sardines

canned refried beans, crackers, tortillas , Mexican cheese

other canned sea food, hot sauce for sure

Behind the times - refried beans are sold mostly in envelopes now.

Never tried them beans in envelopes, It all depends on what preservatives they have if I will :?:

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Mexitron - 4-22-2014 at 06:56 PM

If you're around some adobe make a pizza oven:

blackwolfmt - 4-22-2014 at 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by beachbum1A

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Originally posted by desertcpl
lets start off with some good canned Sardines

canned refried beans, crackers, tortillas , Mexican cheese

other canned sea food, hot sauce for sure

Behind the times - refried beans are sold mostly in envelopes now.

That's a badazz pizza oven mexitron

We think alike

[Edited on 4-23-2014 by blackwolfmt]

MMc - 4-22-2014 at 08:50 PM

Goya only comes in cans. The instant beans taste fowl, I simply can't get over them unless I am backpacking. As for Pizza hell yes!! A piece of steel over that oven and we are cooking, Grab some of the ocean's finest with pesto or EVOO and you're done. Be sure to bring the yeast and flour and pinch of sugar.
We had a Abalone/Lobster pizza 30 years ago that I still can taste.

redhilltown - 4-22-2014 at 11:14 PM

Abalone/Lobster pizza?

Shouldn't you try to have something decadent in Baja???

:tumble:

Skipjack Joe - 4-22-2014 at 11:23 PM

Do you have a frig or quality cooler in your truck?

That will greatly influence what to bring. If you do then bring the canned food only for emergencies. An emergency is when the fishing is good and you don't want to drive out to buy new groceries.

chuckie - 4-23-2014 at 03:38 AM

Canned peaches..The cowboy standby....

beachbum1A - 4-23-2014 at 07:32 AM

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Canned peaches..The cowboy standby....

Bisquick is on my essential list! Use a zip lock baggie to mix it with some milk so you don't dirty a mixing bowl. Cut off a corner and squeeze/pour out the amount you need for some pancakes. With a cast iron deep fry pan you can make biscuits, pizza and some great fruit cobbler.
Use it dry to roll fish fillets in before frying.
Of course always bring several 1L cartons of milk that doesn't need refrigeration (until it's opened).

Pompano - 4-23-2014 at 08:41 AM

Are you on a diet?

Here's a hint. Before going grocery shopping, eat a large lunch.

Then just hit all the aisles.

After you're done, pack it all in an orderly fashion..

...I can never find the Beanie Weenies!

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30 years later

huesos - 4-25-2014 at 12:40 PM

I can hardly believe the way I used to eat on these trips. Gourds would have fit in perfectly to the stuff I carried. I suppose I can't blame myself having come from macrobiotics and the influence of Caylor Adkins doing physical training on an inadequate diet. If I can remember back, I used to carry a mix of stuff that you could use for back packing with the addition of canned goods. Peaches were by far the best. Basmati rice was one of the better components.
I wish that someone would write a book on this.

wilderone - 4-25-2014 at 07:18 PM

I don't like clean-up either, and sometimes the weather or time of day isn't desirable for cooking too. For those days, jarred pickled asparagus, jar of marinated artichoke hearts, can or pouch of olives, chips and salsa casera, cheese/crackers, beer or wine, nuts, dried fruit, cookies, dried soup (so many great ones now). If I'm cooking, hot dogs are always good - with chili and onions; fresh fruit, cabbage salad (cabbage stays pretty fresh for a while), quesadillas. Canned ham with onions and potatoes fried up itogether s good. And the Tasty Bite indian dinners are pretty flavorful - heat and eat - eat with couscous for more bulk.

blackwolfmt - 4-25-2014 at 07:51 PM

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I don't like clean-up either, and sometimes the weather or time of day isn't desirable for cooking too. For those days, jarred pickled asparagus, jar of marinated artichoke hearts, can or pouch of olives, chips and salsa casera, cheese/crackers, beer or wine, nuts, dried fruit, cookies, dried soup (so many great ones now). If I'm cooking, hot dogs are always good - with chili and onions; fresh fruit, cabbage salad (cabbage stays pretty fresh for a while), quesadillas. Canned ham with onions and potatoes fried up itogether s good. And the Tasty Bite indian dinners are pretty flavorful - heat and eat - eat with couscous for more bulk.

Jeez, I have all that in my Cocina, but my truck camper fridge and solar freezer only holds so much, I think I will go get a couple choke hearts do chilled TEQ and watch chef ramsey

Here's a couple options I used to try while deer hunting in the Sieras

durrelllrobert - 4-26-2014 at 07:42 AM

NO REFRIGERATION NEEDED AND LASTS FOREVER:

http://www.google.com.mx/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CEgQ6QUoATAC&url=h ttp%3A%2F%2Fvalumarket.grocerydirect.com%2Fpd%2Fcategory%2FGrocery%2FCanned-and-Packaged%2FMeats%2FPoultry%2F1345&ei=JMRbU_fOCJeoyAT3iIDgBA&us g=AFQjCNFubqsn7DjlG5p2TS4i0AmY1PncNA&sig2=bD8JUeU1sl920ETAgT7XIg&bvm=bv.65397613,d.aWw

www.mredepot.com/servlet/...Canned-Bacon/Detail‎

Gourmet eats

bajaguy - 4-26-2014 at 07:58 AM

These are always good

http://www.thereadystore.com/mre/mre-full-meals/mre-self-hea...

DENNIS - 4-26-2014 at 08:03 AM

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These are always good

http://www.thereadystore.com/mre/mre-full-meals/mre-self-hea...

Endorsed by Trayvon Martin, judging from the SKITTLES.

blackwolfmt - 4-26-2014 at 08:13 AM

NO WAY, could you get me too eat Freeze dried ground beef YUK

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DENNIS - 4-26-2014 at 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by blackwolfmt
NO WAY, could you get me too eat Freeze dried ground beef YUK

This has to be dog food. :light:

blackwolfmt - 4-26-2014 at 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Originally posted by blackwolfmt
NO WAY, could you get me too eat Freeze dried ground beef YUK

This has to be dog food. :light:

Cant imagine the GAS my dog would pass if even he ate this crap :fire:

Marc - 4-26-2014 at 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Originally posted by blackwolfmt
NO WAY, could you get me too eat Freeze dried ground beef YUK

This has to be dog food. :light:

Dogs also need to eat

willardguy - 4-26-2014 at 10:35 AM

speaking of dog food.....anyone eat this stuff? there's a half dozen varieties, a couple taste the same, a couple don't taste like anything, but this one is pretty good with eggs and cheese. It would take a microscope to read the ingredients but I assume theres some meat products that were left after anything of value was gone and a bunch of soy product. I think it would be great for camping, and its cheap!

DENNIS - 4-26-2014 at 11:30 AM

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speaking of dog food.....anyone eat this stuff?

Now...that does sound YUMMY.....a wire / alambre taco.

Marla Daily - 4-26-2014 at 12:58 PM

Potatoes; onions; fresh pasilla (poblano) chiles; queso fresco & cilantro optional; hot sauce; corn or flour tortillas. Dice first three and stir fry in olive oil. Eat on tortillas. Add optional cheese & cilantro & hot sauce. Add eggs if you like. A camping staple. Yum!

bajacalifornian - 4-26-2014 at 05:44 PM

Right on Marla. Will add variety to machaca burritos, machaca burritos & machaca burritos on the trail . . .

msteve1014 - 4-26-2014 at 05:59 PM

Canned meat. Not spam, but canned chicken , beef, or I used to can elk and deer meat before I had a camper with a reefer. Makes great machaca or stew.

mcfez - 4-27-2014 at 07:59 AM

Potatoes....can be baked with a aluminum foil in a camp fire or stove top in a covered pot. Good for hash browns. Got oil? Then you got French fries over a flaming fire. Very universal for meals. Stores long for trips.

Canned Bacon http://www.mredepot.com/servlet/StoreFront
The bacon is fantastic BTW

Powered drink mixes including tea. Light weight and fast to make. Water is always around in The Baja. Well...most of of the time :-)

If you are a sic type of guy that eats anything:
http://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/forum/topic/10102-20-freaky...