Campfire Trout
Whole cleaned trout, streaky bacon and fresh parsley or dill come together in this pork β 60 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and steamer. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Build a campfire and let it burn down to a steady bed of glowing coals, or preheat a grill to medium-high, around 200C.
- Rinse the trout and pat them dry inside and out, then season the cavities well with salt and pepper.
- Tuck a knob of butter, a couple of lemon slices and a few sprigs of parsley or dill into each cavity.
- Wrap two rashers of bacon in a spiral around each trout to hold the cavity closed and to baste the fish as it cooks.
- Lay each fish on a large sheet of buttered foil, fold and crimp the edges tightly to make a sealed parcel.
- Set the parcels on the coals or grill and cook for about 8 minutes per side, turning once, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily and reaches at least 63C at the thickest point.
- Carefully open the parcels away from your face to let the steam escape, then serve the trout with the bacon, extra lemon wedges and the buttery juices spooned over.
You'll use: Grill / broiler Β· Steamer
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (ΒΎ the amount) Β· coconut oil Β· margarine
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Campfire Trout take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (ΒΎ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Campfire Trout is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Portraits of military personnel killed during the Civil War.jpg (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.