Philmont Country

Cookbook

 

 

PTC

 

Scoutmaster Camping Skills

 

Antacid

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The Philmont Cookbook is a project of the 1996 Scoutmaster Camping Skills participants at the Philmont Training Center.

 

 

Use of these recipes by Gourmet Restaurants is strictly forbidden by the AMA.

 

 

 

 

Joe Corby

James “Jop” Joplin

Larry E. Warlick

 

 

 

Edited by

Dennis A. Schmitt, ASM T928, SHAC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philmont Grace

 

For Food, For Raiment,

For Friendship and Fellowship

We thank thee, O Lord

"Cooks are not found wandering in the woods. Nor do Scouts fry an egg on the first try. Guide them, teach them, but don't do everything for them."

Ed Bailey, Denver Area Council, Centennial District

 

Philmont gathers people from all over. They bring knowledge and experiences from all over the world.  And along the way, a few good recipes. Friends and relatives agree that you may have these secret recipes only on one condition. That you add your own and pass on the total to others.

 

            Eat hearty and happy camping.

 

General Commandments on trail cookery:                      go light, no fuss, no mess

           

1. Nutritious                                                     What! pop-tarts for supper again?

2. Low in weight                                               Less than a 11 yr. old Scout.

3. Taste Great                                      Scouts sure are great cooks.....

4. Cooks fast with no fuss                                 Hurry up, the batteries are going...

5. Meets BSA's handling standards       Packed by a 11 yr. old Scout

6. Compact                                                      Smaller than a 11 yr. old Scout

7. Cheap                                                          No the Money Tree is not in the Forestry Merit...

 

 

Review the National BSA policy on fuels and the local regulations on fires and fuels. Some Airlines have a problem with transporting empty liquid fuel stoves and fuel bottles.  Liquid and gas fuels are banned from airlines. Call Ahead and plan to pick up fuel and stoves at your destination.

 

The recipes are listed with the title, author (if Known, so you can place blame) and the type of cooking method.

 

Cooking at Altitude with attitude

 

The boiling point of water decreases with increasing elevation due to decreasing air pressure. The boiling point of water decreases 1 degree C for each 1,000 feet of elevation. Cooking times increase with increasing elevation at 6,000 feet  to about 125% of the time needed to cook at sea level. Time is dependent on the type of food and the method of cooking.

 

Altitude

Fahrenheit

Celsius

 Sea Level

212

100

2,000 ft

208

98

5,000 ft

203

95

7,500 ft

198

92

10,000 ft

194

90

15,000 ft

185

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camper's measurements without utensils

 

            1 Open Fistful                           =          1/2 cup

            Five-Finger Pinch                                 =          1 Tablespoon

            Four-Finger Pinch                                 =          1 Teaspoon

            One-Finger Pinch(with thumb)  =          1/8 Teaspoon

            One-Finger Gob of shortening   =          1 Tablespoon

            Palm of hand (center)                =          1 Tablespoon

 

Fluid Standard Measures

 

3 Teaspoons                 =          1 Tablespoon   =          1/2 oz               =          29.57 milliliters

16 Tablespoons            =          1 Cup                           =          8 oz                  =          0.236 liters

2 Cups             =          1 Pint                           =          16 oz                =          0.473 liters

2 Pints              =          1 Quart                        =          32 oz                =          0.946 liters

4 Quarts                       =          1 Gallon                       =          128 oz  =          3.785 liters

                                                1 Gallon                       =          8 lbs.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS & EQUIVALENTS

 

1 lb. butter / shortening                         =          2 cup

4 oz. cheddar cheese                =          1 cup grated

1/2 pt. whipping cream                         =          1 cup ( 2 c. whipped)

8 oz. sour cream                                   =          1 cup                =          1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 lb. flour                                              =          app. 3 1/2 cup

1 cup marshmallows                 =          11 large or 110 miniature

1 lb. brown sugar                                  =          2 1/4 cup  (packed)

1 lb. granulated sugar                =          2 1/4 cup

1 cup milk                                            =          1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water

                                                            =          1 cup reconstituted dry milk + 2 tbs. butter

1 cup buttermilk                                    =          1 cup milk + 1 tbs. vinegar

                                                            =          3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup butter + 1 1/2 tsp. corn starch

1 cup sour milk                                     =          1 cup sweet milk + 1 Tbs. vinegar / lemon juice

1 stick buffer                                        =          1/4 lb. or 1/2 cup or 8 tbs.

1 lb. loaf bread                                     =          about 17 slices

1 cup of fine crumbs                 =          22 vanilla wafers, 4 slices of bread, 26 saltine crackers,14 graham crackers

1 Tbs. instant minced onion       =          1 small fresh onion       

1 Tbs. prepared mustard                       =          1 tsp. dry mustard        

1 cup sugar                               =          2/3 to 3/4 cup honey    

1 cup honey                                          =          1 cup molasses

1 whole egg                                          =          2 egg whites     =          1/4 cup egg substitute  

                                                            =          1 egg white + 1 tsp. oil 

1 oz baking chocolate               =          3 Tbs. cocoa powder + 1 Tbs. oil        

1 Tbs. cornstarch (for thickening)          =          2 Tbs. flour

 

 

Highly recommended reading for Parents, Leaders, and grommet Scout cooks and eaters is a good little cookbook available at most Scout shops:

 

            Camp Cookery for Small Groups, Arthur J. Walrath, ed., 1967, BSA

 

Eating well is not just part of the fun of camping. It is important to eat well to replace the energy used in the hiking and activities that busy Scouts are prone to do. High fluid intake and high caloric intake are needed. Seasonal changes may demand over 3,000 calories per day. The food pyramid is a guide for meal planning. The Pyramid can change with camping. The high calorie diet of campers use more fats during colder weather. During Spring, Summer, and Fall try to reduce Fat in menus. Try to take the bulk of the food from the carbohydrate group.

 

 

We have tried not to duplicate the many books available on camp cooking (see additional reading list). We have tried to place our own stamp on the type of cooking, but do not limit yourself to the recipes, invent your own.  The following tables are for the adventuresome who would like to try different things. Great, but try them at home first, not 20 miles out on the trail.

 

 

 

Take special note of any dietary needs of the Scouts and adults. Allergies to foods are common.

 

Don’t forget the duty roster.  It will save time on determination of whose turn to do what.

 

 

When

Water

Fire / Stoves / Cook

Clean Up

Food Bags

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Sheet                                        for                     Scouts             date:                            

Breakfast

 

amount

equipment

cost $

drink

 

 

 

 

 

meal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch

 

amount

equipment

cost $

drink

 

 

 

 

 

meal

 

 

 

 

 

 

fruit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner

 

amount

equipment

cost $

drink

 

 

 

 

 

meal

 

 

 

 

 

 

desert

 

 

 

 

 

 

fruit

 

 

 

 

 

Shopping Lists

 

Once you have made a menu of the meals you plan to make, you need to make a shopping list. Start by listing the food items and the amount based on 1 Scout or group of Scouts. Then multiply by the number of campers. Keep Group items to a small size to reduce waste.

 

Here is an example of a shopping list from 1991

                                                                                             number to buy                 $$

Hot Chocolate                                4x number of Scouts                                                     

Cookies                                         4x number of Scouts                                                     

White Bread                                   4x (slices)20-22/loaf                                                     

Jam                                                1 small jar per 8 Scouts                                                

Eggs                                               4x number of Scouts                                                     

Cinnamon                                       1 small can per group                                                    

Sugar                                             1 pound per group                                                        

Oil                                                  2 quart per group                                                          

Powdered sugar                             1 pound per group                                                        

Applesauce                                    1 small can per 4 Scouts                                               

Cinnamon red hots                          1 small package 4 oz.                                                   

Macaroni and Cheese                     1 box per 2 Scouts                                                       

Chunky Ham                                  1 can per 4 Scouts                                                        

Milk                                               1 quart (group) powdered OK                                      

Lettuce                                           1 small head per 4 Scouts                                             

French dressing                              1 small bottle per 8 Scouts                                            

Kool ade                                        3-4 quarts per Scout                                                     

Hamburger                                     1 pound per 3 Scouts                                                   

Pork and Beans                              1 medium can per 3 Scouts                                           

Brown Sugar                                  1 pound (group)                                                           

Onions                                           3-4 medium (group)                                                      

Pita Bread                                      2x number of Scouts                                                     

Watermelon                                    1 large (group)                                                              

Canned Biscuits                              1/2 (5) can per Scout                                                    

Spiced Apple Cider packets           2x number of Scouts                                                     

Instant Oatmeal                              1 1/2 serving per Scout                                                 

Syrup                                             1 small bottle (group)                                                    

Tomato Juice                                  8 oz per Scout                                                              

 

 

 

Plan your budget as well. Use Coupons and leftover stock from last camp out.  No one likes to dig deep at the checkout line.

 Kitchen accessories          mostly shared between Scouts as patrol gear

 

water proof matches:                      with their safety striker box

Match safe:                                     water proof with strike anywhere wooden matches

camp stove lighter:                          Again with the fire.

fire starter, fire ribbon, primer:         for starting cranky stoves

tinder:                                             for starting cranky fires

fuel bottles / containers:                   for fuel only, not for anything else.

funnel: