Fuel your fire. Feed your crew. Cook the Red Sky way.

At Red Sky Surf Hunters, we believe the best meals are made with sandy feet, smoky coals, and ingredients pulled from the surf or garden. Whether you're a seasoned fire-cook or a first-time camper, mastering different campfire cooking styles will elevate every beachside breakfast, mid-day catch, and sunset feast.

Here are 7 essential methods to help you cook with confidence—where the tide meets the flame

🔥 1. Foil Pack Cooking

Simple. Sealed. Satisfying.

Just wrap your fish, garden veggies, and seasonings in heavy-duty foil, then toss it on the coals.

Best For:

• Surfperch fillets with lemon and herbs

• Cherry tomatoes, garlic, and zucchini

• No-mess cooking with easy cleanup

🔧 Tip: Double-layer the foil and fold it tight to trap steam and flavor.

🍳 2. Cast Iron Skillet Cooking

Old-school power. All-day flavor.

Cast iron is your coastal kitchen in one pan. From fish sears to bacon breakfasts, it handles it all.

Best For:

• Morning hash with eggs and garden greens

• Searing halibut or striped bass

• One-pan keto meals for beach dinners

🔧 Tip: Preheat over coals and oil lightly to prevent sticking.

🔥 3. Grate or Grill Cooking

Flame-kissed. Fire-grilled. Full flavor.

If your campsite has a fire ring or grill grate, you’re golden. Great for direct heat and smoky bites.

Best For:

• Whole fish wrapped in herbs and charred lemon

• Veggie skewers

• Grilled meats and beach burgers

🔧 Tip: Use a wire basket or foil base to avoid dropping food into the flames.

🍲 4. Dutch Oven Cooking

Heavy, hearty, and totally worth it.

From coastal chili to campsite cobbler, Dutch ovens bring slow-cooked comfort to your campsite.

Best For:

• Surf fish chowder

• Garden veggie stew

• Sourdough biscuits or cornbread

🔧 Tip: Stack coals below and on the lid for even heat. Rotate halfway through.

🥓 5. Skewer & Stick Cooking

Primitive fun. No cleanup. Camp legend.

Grab a stick or metal skewer and roast your way to a fire-roasted snack.

Best For:

• Marinated fish strips

• Garden veggie kebabs

• Sausage, hot dogs, and marshmallows

🔧 Tip: Use green wood or soak skewers to prevent burning.

💨 6. Jet-Boil & Stove Cooking

Quick heat for fast meals and early casts.

Jetboils and compact stoves are perfect for boiling water or pan-frying in high winds or tight setups.

Best For:

• Instant oatmeal, coffee, and tea

• Tuna pouches + veggie mix

• Rehydrated meals with fresh herb add-ins

🔧 Tip: Bring a wind guard and small skillet for added versatility.

🥬 7. Cold Prep / No-Cook Meals

Fresh. Fast. Fire-optional.

Sometimes the best meal doesn’t need flames—just fresh ingredients and coastal creativity.

Best For:

• Lettuce wraps with garden herbs and canned tuna

• Fresh tomato-basil salad

• No-cook keto rollups

🔧 Tip: Pre-chop veggies and store in jars or reusable bags for easy assembly.

🌅 Final Cast: The Red Sky Rule

Your campsite is your kitchen—and your cast iron, foil, or skewer is just another tool in your surf hunter’s toolkit. Whether you're cooking by headlamp after night fishing or whipping up lunch between tides, mastering these 7 cooking styles gives you freedom, flavor, and full bellies under open skies.

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