Bacon Skewers
- TheCampervanBible Admin
- Aug 20, 2018
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 4, 2021
This is a recipe (or really more of a technique) that I discovered while camping a few weeks ago.
I vowed to make recipes using only foil and skewers, and no way was I going to give up bacon in the process. If you can put a marshmallow on a stick, by God, you can put bacon on a stick.
The secret to getting your bacon evenly crispy is to weave each strip onto a skewer, leaving a gap between weaves. Then, continue weaving more strips on the skewer, leaving a few inches empty at the end.
Prepare a campfire and set two logs or rocks on each side of the flames so you can rest the skewers on the logs/stones over the flames.
Rotate the skewers every 5 or so minutes to ensure even cooking and browning. You might get a few flare-ups…that’s just a bacon grease fireworks celebration. If it gets too out-of-hand, have a squirt bottle with water near by to put out some hot spots.
Your bacon should be crispy, ready and extra smoky in about 30 minutes.
These bacon skewers are such a solid idea for van life cooking — simple, tasty, and easy to throw on the grill. I’ve been all about outdoor meals lately, especially now that the weather’s been good. One thing I tried recently that totally hit the spot was an argentinian style short ribs recipe. The meat came out smoky and ridiculously tender. Perfect after a long day on the road. Honestly, it’s now a must-pack plan for any camping weekend.