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Backpacker Magazine – January/February 2010

Reader Recipe: Backcountry Thanksgiving

A simple dish from two thru-hikers.

by: Ian Mangiardi and Andy Laub (shared trail name: The Dusty Camel), New York, NY

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1 packet of Stove Top brand stuffing


1 7-ounce pouch chicken


1 cup dried cranberries


In camp


Boil 1 1/2 cups water, then stir in stuffing. Add chicken and cranberries. Serves two.



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Treking the Lost Coast April 15-19th. Absolutely love your idea and am giving it a try. I have been making home made breakfast burritos which stay frozen for a great first wake up treat. This will impress my friends for dinner one night i'm sure. Thanks for the post. ^^
Posted: Apr 03, 2011 Robert Paulson

If you have an extra pot, try a packet of gravy mix. It gives it that extra boost.
Posted: Nov 26, 2010 Markdaddy

This is great stuff, just made it tonight. Definitely a meal that sticks to your ribs. I wonder if it might benefit from one of the instant gravy sauce packets?
Posted: Nov 06, 2010 Alexander

This is great stuff, just made it tonight. Definitely a meal that sticks to your ribs. I wonder if it might benefit from one of the instant gravy sauce packets?
Posted: Nov 05, 2010 Alexander

I found the yukon gold at pretty much any large supermarket I went to. If you can't find them you can also order them here: http://www.idahoan.com/

while it's a little more hassle, I think it is worth it. Idahoans are the best instant tatters I've had!
Posted: Oct 26, 2010 Ian (recipe creator)

Where did you happen to find instant yukon gold mashed potatoes, Shanna and thanks in advance.
Posted: Oct 04, 2010 Emily

Thanks so much for this recipe! I'll be trying it out on the trail this week.
Posted: Jun 07, 2010 Joe Marfice

I also add nuts. It is totally awesome and really fills you up.
Posted: Mar 18, 2010 Schwieb

to make it even better, add some instant Yukon GOld Mashed
potatoes and instant gravy mix - to keep the weight down
we used freeze dried chicken - stove top is the best in the
backcountry
Posted: Mar 01, 2010 shanna

I tried this recipe at home when I first read the article. It is super easy to make and I thought it was pretty dang tasty; I even took the leftovers to work the next day. I thought I had a pretty good lunch for myself until I offered a bite to a friend who ended up taking half of it because he like so much too.
Posted: Feb 26, 2010 Rus

"1 packet of your favorite quick stuffing mix"
ps Cliff... at the end of a long day... everything is the best. love Hayley
Posted: Feb 24, 2010 Hayley

Stove Top is the best. Natural foods stores sell overpriced cardboard.
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 Anti Cliff

Sounds good, except Stove Top stuffing is absolutely gross! I bet one could find something better at a natural foods store.
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 Cliff

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