Blowing smoke around the camp fire

[philpom]

Went to the lake this past weekend, great time. We hiked trails all day Saturday and I knew one thing for sure, if we were gonna need fuel if we planned to hike the forest all day!

I planned ahead, brought a prime NY strip steak for us to split, and eggs to go with as a nice power breakfast.

I have a dual fuel grill that folds flat when in the camper for storage, perfect time to use it. Used propane because I was testing our new 5lb propane growler tank. Excited about that!

Of all things, we forgot to bring oil, no worry, I trimmed some lip fat off the steak and rendered it in the pan for some eggs.

Then scrambled them up and tossed the steak on the grill. Salt and pepper.

It was delish for breakfast, grilled rare, rare, medium rare.

Now, after all that hiking, we needed a good dinner for recovery! Camp Chilli on tap. Browned up a pound of Nolan Ryan Chilli grind 80/20 beef, added onions and peppers when the meat was just about ready to soften. De-glazed the pan with beef stock, and added my spice dump. Simmered for about an hour. Then added some corn meal as a thickener, let it go another 15 minutes. Started this during daylight hours and we have one of those Stanley SS double wall crocks, pre-heated that with boiling water and dumped the Cillian in to hold and meld for 4 hours until we were ready. That thing is great!

Served with cheese and fritos..

It was a great time just chilling around the camp fire listening to music, snacking on pistachios, and having fun!

Any campers here?

Have a great week.

 

[normanaj]

Like the idea of the 5lb tank. Is it refillable?

If you have a link for it or where you bought it that would be awesome.

 

[philpom]

Like the idea of the 5lb tank. Is it refillable?

If you have a link for it or where you bought it that would be awesome.

Yes, refillable, came with a hose that mimics the disposable 1lb tank so anything that uses those can use this. Came with the case also, picked it up at Bass Pro. They are pricey at $160 but I used some Cabela bucks so it was free to me. Cost me $4 to fill it and those disposable 1lb tanks are nearly that much a pop. That's the plan, stop buying those.

Search Amazon for 5lb propane tank and they have options about $100 less but no case or hose. Same basic deal though and for another $20 to get the hose, you're all in. They have the same connector as your typical 20lb tank.

The storage/carry case is pretty nice but not worth $80 unless you really want it. Like I said, it was free to me so I splurged. 5lb portable tank is awesome, easy to grab and go.

 

[Compulsive Smoker]

Love camping, but haven’t done much lately…looks like you had a good time!

 

[forktender]

Sweet...that looks like it was super fun!!!!

I'm glamping right now on the CA coast, Bodega Bay.
I call it glamping, because we sold our 5th wheel trailer a few months ago. So this yr we hung out with our family and friends that are actually camping. Then after the fire started to burn down we hopped into the truck and drove 10 minutes down the coast to a little INN to sleep, then back to camp first thing in the morning. I could get used to this type of camping. Normally we are the ones that bring everything and organize meals. Not this time, all I brought was beer booze and a huge pasta salad and our camp chairs, oh, and my wife. LOL...It was sweet!!!
I still smell like a fire pit, and I can't sleep like usual.
Oh well that's what coffee is for.

It was so easy on my back though, I could get used to this style of glamping. I do miss having our trailer though and the views of the ocean., I can still hear the fog horns though, which I love. I'll start looking for another trailer come tax time, when people need money, it's a great time to find deals.

Glad you had a great get away.
We all need to do it more often, for our mental health.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Looks like a great time and food. I miss camping.

 

[normanaj]

Yes, refillable, came with a hose that mimics the disposable 1lb tank so anything that uses those can use this. Came with the case also, picked it up at Bass Pro. They are pricey at $160 but I used some Cabela bucks so it was free to me. Cost me $4 to fill it and those disposable 1lb tanks are nearly that much a pop. That's the plan, stop buying those.

Search Amazon for 5lb propane tank and they have options about $100 less but no case or hose. Same basic deal though and for another $20 to get the hose, you're all in. They have the same connector as your typical 20lb tank.

The storage/carry case is pretty nice but not worth $80 unless you really want it. Like I said, it was free to me so I splurged. 5lb portable tank is awesome, easy to grab and go.

I actually grabbed the 3.8lb (no case or adapter) off a Amazon. Already have the adapter and don't need the case.

 

[philpom]

I actually grabbed the 3.8lb (no case or adapter) off a Amazon. Already have the adapter and don't need the case.

Excellent! I considered getting the 3.8lb one but since we take it camping and I didn't want to refill it before every trip I got the 5. We go through almost 2lbs of propane on a weekend trip most trips. Should be able to get 2 per fill up.