Cozy Winter Meals You Can Prepare in Your Camping Vehicle: 3 Simple Recipes to Warm You Up
In the world of campervan travel, cooking can sometimes be a challenge due to limited space and power. But fear not, for Kathryn Bird, a former air traffic controller turned motorhome adventurer, has curated a collection of three authentic European recipes that are perfect for your low-wattage slow cooker.
First up is the Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks, an elegant dish that transports you to a restaurant with its tender, aromatic lamb shanks braised in a rich broth of red wine and herbs like rosemary. The long, gentle cooking ensures the meat becomes so tender it falls off the bone.
Next, we have the Slow Cooker Corned Beef with Cabbage and Potatoes, a classic Irish meal that adapts wonderfully to slow cooking. The result is tender, flavorful corned beef accompanied by cabbage and potatoes, all cooked in one pot for a hearty, one-pot dish.
Lastly, the Slow Cooker Pork Loin with a Sweet and Savory Glaze offers a lean, juicy, and flavorful main course. This dish is adaptable to various flavor profiles, making it a versatile choice for your campervan kitchen.
These dishes are not only traditionally European but also use simple ingredients and benefit from the slow, low heat of a slow cooker, making them ideal for the limited power and space of a campervan kitchen setup. They require minimal active cooking time and deliver satisfying, tender results.
Other camping recipes like chili con carne or grilled halloumi flatbreads are tasty and easy, but they are not strictly European slow cooker dishes and may require more active stove or grill use rather than low-wattage slow cooker cooking.
To prepare these dishes, the meat is braised in a pot at 160 degrees Celcius for 2-4 hours or until it's very soft. The vegetables are pressed through a sieve or cloth after braising.
For those interested, Kathryn shares her experiences and inspires thousands of people to embark on their own epic adventures. She provides three additional recipes: Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Dutch Stamppot and Rookworst, and Svičkova Braised Beef.
The campervan travel blog offers helpful content for motorhome travelers, and a free Motorhome Essentials Checklist is available for download on the resource page. Don't forget to check out the recommended kitchen items for these recipes, including a mandoline vegetable slicer, a Y peeler, and a compressor car fridge freezer.
Remember, the blog is supported by readers, and buying through links on the site may earn a commission. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact Kathryn via email or social media. Happy cooking and happy travels!
[1] Source: Kathryn Bird's Motorhome Travel Blog [2] Source: Camping Recipe Ideas
- Kathryn Bird's Motorhome Travel Blog provides additional recipes like Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Dutch Stamppot and Rookworst, and Svičkova Braised Beef, which are ideal for those seeking more European slow cooker dishes.
- For individuals interested in adopting a campervan lifestyle, Kathryn also offers helpful content and a free Motorhome Essentials Checklist for download.
- To enjoy authentic European food and drinks on your campervan journey, consider investing in recommended kitchen items such as a mandoline vegetable slicer, a Y peeler, and a compressor car fridge freezer.
