Hey Lykkers! If you love camping and want to add some serious flavor to your outdoor meals, homemade smoked food recipes are the way to go. Smolding food at the campsite isn’t just about cooking — it’s about creating those deep, smoky flavors that make any meal feel like a feast in the wilderness.

Plus, it’s easier than you think! Let me share some tasty, simple recipes you can try on your next trip.

Why Smolder Your Food at the Campsite?

Smolding is one of the oldest cooking methods around, and it infuses your food with amazing flavor while also helping preserve it. When you smolder food over a campfire or a portable smoker, you get that rich, smoky aroma that’s hard to beat. Whether it’s meat, veggies, or even cheese, smolding brings out a whole new depth of taste.

DIY Recipe 1: Smoked Campfire Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on for best flavor)

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- 1 tbsp smoked paprika

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Wood chips (hickory or applewood work great)

How to make it?:

1. Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Soak your wood chips in water for about 30 minutes.

3. Prepare your campfire or portable smoker and set it up for indirect heat.

4. Once the fire is hot, sprinkle soaked wood chips over the coals to create fumes.

5. Place chicken thighs on a grill rack above the fumes, cover with a lid or foil if possible.

6. Smolder for about 1 to 1.5 hours, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

7. Serve with your favorite campfire sides!

DIY Recipe 2: Smoked Veggie Skewers

Ingredients:

- Bell peppers, cut into chunks

- Zucchini slices

- Red onion wedges

- Cherry tomatoes

- Olive oil

- Salt, pepper, and dried herbs (oregano or thyme)

- Wood chips (mesquite or cherry wood for a sweeter fumes)

How to make it?:

1. Drizzle the veggies with olive oil, then sprinkle on some salt, pepper, and your favorite dried herbs. Give everything a good toss so it’s nicely coated.

2. Slide the veggies onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers, mixing up the colors and textures for a fun, tasty combo.

3. Set up your campfire or smoker with indirect heat and add soaked wood chips.

4. Place skewers on the grill rack, cover with a lid or foil if you have one.

5. Smolder the veggies for 30-45 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and smoky.

6. Enjoy as a side or light main dish.

Tips for Smolding at the Campsite

- Use hardwood chips like hickory, apple, mesquite, or cherry for the best flavor.

- Soak your wood chips before using to make sure they smolder and smolder rather than burn quickly.

- Keep the heat low and steady to smolder rather than grill.

- Cover your food to trap fumes—foil or a smoker lid helps a lot.

Wrapping It Up

Smolding food at your campsite takes your outdoor cooking to a whole new level. These recipes are straightforward, use simple ingredients, and bring that authentic smoky flavor you crave on your adventures. Give it a try on your next camping trip—you might just turn into the camp’s favorite chef.

Ready to try more campfire recipes? Just say the word, Lykkers!