This is what I currently have in our chuck box:paper towelsTPcitronella candlesLED lanternflashlightsbook of matchesnewspaper for firescooking utensils- spatula, knife, tongs, spoon, forksilverwarecupssun block200 piece first aid kitbowlsplatesstrawsaluminum foilziplock bagstrash bagsnapkinsbaby wipesclorox wipescard gamescooking seasoningsbread toaster- the one you put over the flames, not an actual toaster!cooking sprayscissorscorn stabberscan openerbottle openerdish spongedish soapWe have a 5 gallon water jug, it just doesn't fit into the chuck boxAre there any items that I am missing? Any suggestions to what else to add??Please Thanks!!
I would put them in an oven bag.you know those disposable bags that people cook turkeys in? Then bake them low slowThe bag will keep them moist.
I would say you did a heck of job compiling everything! I am a critic of anything and everything especially in this department, so I will throw a couple of ideas at youNot saying you forgot anything, just some other things to consider You call it a chuck box, and you have newspaper for tinderThat leads me to believe you will cooking over an open fire? Bring a bar of soap, like Ivory or something similarRub the outside of your cooking pots and pans with itThis will make clean up much easierThe soot and scorch marks will be on the soap residue not etched into your pot/pan while trying to clean it upNext, I'm not sure if you are using cast iron or teflon type cook wareBring some scotch brite pads (made of plastic/synthetic type materials) that won't damage teflon, if that is what you are usingIf using cast iron or aluminum type cook ware bring SOS pads (steel wool impregnated with soap) this will speed up the cleaning process given scorched food due to unpredictable heat from fires or even camp stovesEither of these will be better than just a dish spongeNext idea to compliment your chuck boxWhat if it rains? Your newspaper gets wet? Bring some Sterno fuel (the canned fuel they use under buffet/fondue pots) this stuff works great for staying consistently lit to dry out tinder like paper or getting a fire startedAnother option is the fuel you would use to start briquets for a bar-b-queSame story, it will help you get the fire started while drying the tinder you are using for your fireLast recommendation, brink cooking utensils made of metal, not plasticThey tend to be thick, and when not watched, melt while cookingGreat list, hope I gave you a couple of other ideas to add Have fun and be safe on your trip.
Good cooks don't like this method, but I boil the ribs until they are tender, about an hour, Adding some beer will make them betterThen I put them in a 400 degree oven until they are nice and brown and as crispy as I want them.
