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From that char-spotted damper crust to the smoky smack of flavour in your outback tucker,
camp oven cooking is a skill sought to be mastered by every culinary camper!
In the shade of Lauren’s awning, our outdoor experts sit down with Cam from the Adelaide Snowys store at the country’s largest camp oven event: the Australian Camp Oven Festival. Here, they crank the heat on Cam’s involvement in the cooking competition – from his sweet and spicy ‘gingerbread dudes’, to baked ham, fresh bread, and plum pudding.
Listen until the end to hear where he placed!
Shortcuts:
00:00 – Intro
00:58 – Introducing Cameron from Snowys (Adelaide)!
02:22 – Cam’s Background
04:02 – Cam’s Planning Process
05:59 – Cam’s Campfire
06:43 – What’s Provided, and What’s Required?
07:57 – First-Time Camp Oven Dishes
09:25 – Ingredients: Markets Vs Supermarkets
10:42 – Competition Rules
12:12 – Teams
13:01 – Time Management
14:25 – Cam’s Advice
16:13 – Presentation
17:55 – Judging
19:26 – Coming Up…
19:50 – Breaking News! Cam’s Placings
Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcasts:
Ep70 – ‘Fire to Fork’ with Harry Fisher
Blogs:
How to Make Damper in a Camp Oven
Meal Planning and Food Storage for Outdoor Adventuring
Camp Oven Cooking Temperature Guide and Techniques
Tips for Campfire Cooking at Home
Products:
Southern Metal Spinners Aussie Camp Oven – Large 12″
Campfire Cast Iron Camp Oven 9 Quart
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Camp oven cooking is a skill sought to be mastered by every culinary camper. Credit: Campfire
From tent pegs and air tents, to setups for summer and one-pot wonders – our gear gurus Ben and Lauren unpack the topics on every camper’s tongue, taking each minute to the limit with how-to’s, destinations, and expert interviews. Be it a swag, tent, or ‘swent’ – set up camp with us!
Go Cameron!!!