Alright, let’s talk ’bout cookin’ them carrots on a campfire, you know, the way I do it. No fancy stuff, just good eatin’. You got your carrots, right? Them orange fellers? Wash ’em good, get the dirt off. Don’t need no fancy soaps, just water will do ya.
Now, some folks like to peel ’em, but I say why bother? The skin’s got good stuff in it, and we ain’t wastin’ nothin’ around here. Just chop ’em up, you know, into bite-sized pieces. Not too big, not too small, just right for munchin’. If you got them little baby carrots, well, you’re lucky, less work for ya! Just dump ’em in a bowl.
Get your foil ready. You know, that shiny stuff? Rip off a big piece, big enough to wrap them carrots real good. Don’t skimp on the foil, or you’ll have a mess on your hands, and nobody wants that. Lay it out flat, shiny side up, or down, whatever, it all cooks the same in the end.
- First, you gonna put a big ol’ spoonful of butter in the foil. Yeah, butter. Makes everything taste better. Don’t be shy with it.
- Then, toss in some garlic. Now, I like a lot of garlic, ’cause it keeps the vampires away, you know? But you put in how much you like. Chop it up fine, or just smash it, whatever’s easiest.
- Next, some rosemary. That’s that pointy-leafed stuff. Smells like pine trees, kinda. Just a few sprigs, you don’t want it to taste like a Christmas tree. If you don’t have rosemary, don’t worry about it. Still gonna taste good.
Okay, now dump them carrots on top of all that goodness. Give ’em a good toss, make sure everything’s coated. You want every piece to get some of that butter and garlic and rosemary love. Spread ‘em out a bit, don’t want ‘em all bunched up.
Now, the important part, you gotta seal that foil up tight. Fold it over, crimp the edges real good. You don’t want any of that juice leakin’ out, that’s the best part! Make sure there ain’t no holes. If you got holes, the steam will escape and carrots won’t be as soft.
Get your campfire goin’. You want a good bed of coals, not big flames. Flames will just burn the outside and leave the inside raw, and nobody wants that. Coals are where it’s at. Nice and even heat. If you’re using a grill, medium heat works just fine.
Put your foil packet right on them coals. Not in the flames! Let it cook for, oh, I don’t know, maybe 20 minutes? Could be longer, could be shorter, depends on how hot your fire is. You gotta check it, you know? Carefully open the foil a little bit – careful, it’s hot! – and poke a carrot with a fork. If it’s soft, it’s done. If not, close it up and let it cook some more.
When they’re done, take ‘em off the fire and let ‘em sit for a minute or two. Don’t burn your fingers tryin’ to open it right away. Steam burns are the worst! Then, carefully open up that foil, and there you go! Grilled carrots, cooked right in the campfire. Smells good, don’t it?
They’re soft and buttery, and that garlic and rosemary, oh my! Best darn carrots you ever ate, I guarantee it. You can eat ’em right out of the foil, no need for plates. Less dishes to wash, that’s what I say. And the best part? It only took about 15 minutes or so to get everything ready, just like my daughter told me. Easy peasy!
Now, you can add other stuff in there too, if you want. Onions, peppers, whatever you got on hand. It’s all good. Just make sure to chop everything about the same size so it cooks evenly. And don’t forget the salt and pepper! Gotta have salt and pepper. Makes everything taste better.
And that’s all there is to it. Campfire carrots, cooked in foil. Simple, easy, and delicious. Perfect for camping, or even just a cookout in the backyard. Now go on and try it yourself. You won’t be disappointed. And you know what? Kids love ’em too. Even the picky ones.
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