The Magical Ingredient

​You made it!  You planned, you packed, you hit the road and now… you’ve finally arrived at your site.
You’re all settled, your stove is out and you even cooked up a fresh, great-looking meal.
But when you go to have that first taste, it’s just… … O-K.  “What does it need?”, you wonder.
It doesn’t need more salt.  It doesn’t need more spice but what can you add to give it a kick?
It’s actually something super simple and you can pack it with you by adding almost zero weight to your rig.  The magical ingredient is…ACID.

That’s right, folks – acid.  One little squeeze of lemon or lime or a drop of your preferred vinegar and blammo!  You just gave your meal the bite it needs to match the beautiful outdoors. ​

Here are 4 ingredients to look for when adding acid in your meals.
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1. Citrus-  lemon, lime, orange. All super packable and a little squeeze goes a long way to adding that last flavor element to your meals.
2. Vinegar - I call it the vinegar rainbow.  There are so many great options and I usually try to match the ethnicity of the dish.  White, apple cider, rice, sherry, red wine, balsamic, malt and black are all great options
3. Mustard - that’s right a little bit of mustard can really compliment your dish.  Choose yellow, dijon, stone ground, dry, Chinese or your favorite.   Mustard also compliments cheesy dishes really well.
4. Sumac - sumac is a sneaky one and can be a little hard to find.  It’s a middle-eastern spice that has a delightful lemony taste and just a little sprinkle can really bring your meal together.

So, when you’re packing up for your next elevated camp meal, throw in a lemon, a small container of vinegar, a packet of mustard or a little dry spice. Trust us… it will make your belly very happy.

Looking for more ideas?  Check out the Outdoor Eats recipe bank for trail tested recipes to pack on your next trip.
And remember to get out there!
Eat well. 
And share the tasty experience!
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