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I cook a little differently than others who may camp a lot. I do most of my cooking inside the trailer (except for grilling).
We are outdoors a lot during the day and when evening comes, I prefer the convenience of an enclosed space, running water and no bugs!
I have 6 essential kitchen items that I try not to be without during a trip!
- Two skillets (minimum) Bacon and eggs, pancakes and bacon, bacon and anything (we like bacon!”) If you are cooking anything in a skillet, I like to use a non stick variety with stay cool handles. Why? Much easier to clean with limited resources in regards to water and holding tanks. Some campers will only use a cast iron skillet, but I find they are far heavier, harder to get clean and the handles get hot.
- One sauce pan, 1 1/2 quart, large enough for sweet corn, potatoes, and anything else that is larger. This seems to be the size I always use. If you need to cook something smaller, you can always use the large pot and just add less water. Less pots for less space. Make sure it has a cover!
- Crock Pot I just use an inexpensive crock pot for one pot meals. I can leave it on all day while we are out exploring and come home to a hot meal. Soups, stews, chili, pulled pork, sauerkraut and kielbasa, etc. Easy, one pot, one clean up and the trailer smells wonderful!
- Double sided baking sheet Some campers report having a problem with RV ovens and burning things. I have used these since the beginning and have had no problems at all. Make sure the dimensions fit the inside of your particular oven, many RV ovens are smaller than normal ovens.
- Meat thermometer I like the instant read digital kinds. (I don’t have to use my glasses!) Obviously, you are going to grill and it is much better than guessing!
- Long handled lighter I like to get a multi pack, so that I can have one in the kitchen and one where I keep the grill, just for convenience. Long handles are safer and easier to use. Some newer trailers and coaches have auto lighters built in, but not on my trailer. Its a small inconvenience for having an older trailer.
Those are my must haves! I also love to have an immersion blender, a hand mixer, a variety of bowls, wooden spoons, grilling tools and spatulas as well. But I never leave home without the above list!
Happy Camping!