The One-Pan Gourmet: Fresh Food on the Trail (Paperback)

by Don Jacobson (Author) "It seems there are only two schools of thought when it comes to eating in the backcountry..." (more)
Key Phrases: greased oven pan, pot over medium flame, medium oven, Minute Rice, Outback Oven, Walnut Chicken (more...)

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"... with a minimum of equipment, Jacobson shows how towork miracles on the trail... -- Travel Books Worldwide

"Would-be wilderness chefs around the country should be saluting Jacobson with wooden spoons." -- Adventure West

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``Would-be wilderness chefs around the country should be saluting Jacobson with wooden spoons.'' (Adventure West )

``. . .with a minimum of equipment, Jacobson shows how towork miracles on the trail. . . (Travel Books Worldwide )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1 edition (May 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007032123X
• ISBN-13: 978-0070321236
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,005,806 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Real food with 1 pan - a slim cookbook to stash in the truck, March 10, 2001

By	Kathy "AnUnnaturalCook" (Middle River, MD United States) - See all my reviews

I bought this book for my husband's elk hunting trips. The book is only 1/2-inch thick, yet it gives lots of ideas for healthy cooking at camp (or offshore) when you reduce your cooking gear to only one pot or pan to save weight and space. The recipes are sorted by the type of pan best suited for them (fry pan vs. pot).

It discusses what mixes or preparation can be done before leaving home, how to pack the food for hiking, and how to rig a bear bag to keep the food safe from varmints. Mr. Jacobson even shows how to build an oven from a 3-pound coffee can. My husband likes the checklist of essential kitchen tools and spices.

For the non-cook, Mr. Jacobson has included recipes for scrambled eggs, hard-boiled eggs and fresh coffee. However, this little book also includes more exotic recipes such as Calcutta Chicken and Red-Eye Stew.

Mr. Jacobson's fare is geared to a 2-night outing, allowing him to carry fresh food rather than rely on dehydrated food.

It's a useful little book, one that stashes easily in the truck or boat. Camping out doesn't have to mean hot dogs and beans!