How Do You Cook a Backpacking Steak?

By Alice Nichols

Cooking a backpacking steak is a great way to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal while on the go. The challenge of cooking steak outdoors is being able to cook it evenly and to the desired doneness without burning it. Here are the steps you’ll need to take in order to cook an amazing backpacking steak.

Ingredients:

The first step is gathering all of the ingredients you need for your backpacking steak. You will need a steak, olive oil, salt, pepper, butter, garlic, and any other seasonings that you like.

Prepping the Steak:

Once you have all of your ingredients gathered together, it’s time to prep the steak. Start by patting the steak dry with paper towel and then coating it lightly with olive oil on both sides.

Then season both sides of the steak generously with salt and pepper. If desired add any other seasonings that you like.

Cooking:

Next, heat up your pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot enough for cooking. Once the pan is hot enough, add some butter or oil to coat the surface of the pan and then add in your seasoned steak.

Cook for about 4 minutes per side for a medium-rare steak or up to 8 minutes per side for a more well done steak. For added flavor during cooking you can also add in some garlic or other herbs and spices if desired.

Resting:

Once your backpacking steak is cooked to your desired doneness remove it from heat and let it rest on a plate or cutting board for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it so that all of the juices can redistribute throughout the meat as it rests making sure that every bite is juicy and flavorful!

Conclusion:

Cooking a backpacking steak doesn’t have to be difficult! With these simple steps you’ll be able to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal even when out in nature!

So gather your ingredients together, prep your steaks, cook them over medium-high heat until they reach their desired doneness and finally let them rest before digging in! Happy trails!