Beer Battered Fish and Chips Cooked on the Campfire. Homemade Tartare Sauce. Cast Iron Cooking.

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, I head off to the woods to do a bit of campfire cooking - traditional English beer battered fish and chips cooked in a dutch oven with homemade (woodsmade) tartare sauce and mushy peas.
After gathering firewood, I get a nice fire lit and begin to prepare everything. I am deep frying the fish and chips, so a bit of care is needed with the hot oil to avoid burns and a chip-pan fire! It is always a good idea to have a damp cloth or tea towel at hand to smother the pan if it does catch fire! I had my wool shirt close by just in case.
Fish tastes so good battered and deep fried, so it is worth taking the extra steps to make a nice batter - this one has beer in it to create air bubbles for that light and crispy crunch.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching.
Links
Petromax FT6 dutch oven
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TJM Metalworks small campfire grill
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Adnams beer
adnams.co.uk
Batter recipe
120g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Enough beer to make a smooth batter with the consistency of double cream.
Tartare sauce recipe
6 tbsp mayonaise
1 gerkin, chopped finely
1 tbsp capers, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped dill
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@stephencawley971 Жыл бұрын

Simon - your videos should be prescribed on the NHS to help folks deal with anxiety - they’re so calming!

@phatwayne Жыл бұрын

Imagine you're on a nice walk in the Norfolk countryside and then all of a sudden, the smell of fish and chips wafts up your nose 😂

@jonahtwhale1779 Жыл бұрын

Got to feel sorry for the wildlife in these localities. All those aromas but zero chance of enjoying the food!

@Karma-qt4ji Жыл бұрын

I'd worry I was having a aneurysm 🤣🤣🤣

@tarmacdemon Жыл бұрын

Ah Bliss😋

@tarmacdemon Жыл бұрын

I bet it tasted ten times better with wood smoked flavours.

@phatwayne Жыл бұрын

@@tarmacdemon doesn’t everything? :)

@Sirrehpotsirch Жыл бұрын

Simon's back! 4.2K views within 3 hours of posting this video. Simon eats fish. Simon drinks beer. Simon walks about. And we all watch!

@craiglake6091 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon for having us for lunch, although it was a bit one-sided on the portions. Thank you, you always tend to gladden my day.

@ianmillar1139 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, I'm so sorry to hear about Maggie. All my best to yourself and your family. Stay strong my friend. 👊

@dannyburrell4014 Жыл бұрын

Eating good in the woods. I live in the US but had a chance to work at the Mini plant in Oxford helping them with some logistic issues for 6 weeks about 7 years ago. Enjoyed fish and chips on the Thames several times.

@Hiltok Жыл бұрын

Simon, one of the reasons I so like your channel is how you show without fuss and 'preaching' how to carefully and safely cool down and clean up the remains of your camp/cook fires. It just follows as a natural part of the process of looking after the lovely places you visit.

@stuartmccloud307 Жыл бұрын

Pretty damn amazing 😮, I’d never even consider Fish and Chips out in the field, but here you are, showing us all up 😊

@Christophers-Assorted-Stuff Жыл бұрын

I don't think you could do it if you were camping out, imagine the weight of that cast iron pot and the cooking oil, plus your camping equipment.

@StuartMclean-cz9py Жыл бұрын

Living the dream 😊 makes me homesick, a welsh man living in Sweden.

@christianboutell7112 Жыл бұрын

Freshly cooked fish and chips out in the open,the chips looked perfect,absolutely spot on,cheers Simon.👍👌💥

@joanhuggett5164 Жыл бұрын

You were so happy, I felt happy watching. Viewed an oldie yesterday: Simon working his way through a 24-hour ration pack. We were all laughing out loud, here down under. You are great company Simon, and a super-talented bushcraftsman. Oh, and thanks for the recipes.

@MrJC1 7 ай бұрын

This is my favourite kind of cooking. Simple, no frills, and just proves that you don't need a huge kitchen crammed with top of the line appliances to make quality food. :D.

@linnell376 Жыл бұрын

When an Englishman is cooking Fish and Chips in the woods on fire! You know its good!!

@lscblackwell9202 Жыл бұрын

what an inspiration! I bet my husband would LOVE that for supper one night this week. Needed this wonderful content this afternoon to save me from the mind numbing boredom of keyboarding and answering pointless questions all day long! Thank you for sharing. Content was superb, as always! Take care and be safe out there! 🧡🧡👍👍😊😊🙏🙏

@Woodlandbill Жыл бұрын

That satisfying smile after the chip said it all 😋😋🙌🙌👍👍

@jamescoffey5225 Жыл бұрын

Eating sumptuously in a primitive/camping situation? Hard to believe until seen. I admire your leave-no-trace-camping ethic. Another great video. Thanks again.

@retty37 Жыл бұрын

You, Sir, are a culinary genius! 😋🤣👍

@mrspudly1 Жыл бұрын

Remember how chippy chips used to look, that was gorgeous.

@WhiteLotusOm Жыл бұрын

Scottish but live in the US and this video brought back so many great memories camping up the north of Scotland and stopping later for the best fish n chips….thank you! ♥️⛺️🍃

@podden22 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon! I needed a video like that after a stressful week at work. Even more so since I just realised it's only Wednesday!

@dougwachs Жыл бұрын

Greetings, Simon, from Kentucky! It's always a pleasure to enjoy a moment with you via video - Here, I finally got back to the woods to visit our Spring ephemirals - glad you won't have to do any more snow camps for a while - those looked brutal! Cheers!

@alexandertemple-williams728 Жыл бұрын

You have just made my wife and I very hungry. I must do that in the woods behind our house. Thanks for making the video it’s fantastic. Alex

@baggrabb Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos, the camera work, lighting, filming, editing, sound are so solid. Its amazing to me that you pull this off so consistently. A joy to watch. All that said, this one is a reminder to me about why I don't deep fry at home, much less while camping. So much oil, so much mess--I'll leave it to the professionals, thank you! But, you be you, Simon!

@simonablokeinthewoods Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mezebrowskigmail Жыл бұрын

I'm sure glad that the time difference means that these videos are posted during my lunch break; otherwise, I'd be thinking of running over to the local fish and chips place (which is fantastic) all afternoon.

@damonmorgan-dk3hf Жыл бұрын

Fair play Simon your cooking in the woods is something else .I couldn't cook that in a kitchen 😂😂

@stevevanderhorst5234 Жыл бұрын

I love fish & chips. Never thought to make the dish in the woods, or out camping. Great video, Simon

@darrellpidgeon6440 11 күн бұрын

Oh, yeah. Homemade tartar sauce! Makes for the best fish sandwiches.

@saltydog3394 Жыл бұрын

Hey Simon, from our family to yours... we are sorry to hear about Maggie. the hard part of having dogs and its never easy so we are with you brother! Also caught some of your videos with Kent and the one or one you took your boy along... that was a nice little adventure with Thomas and Maggie... good for you man! Cheers, State Side Salty!

@doctorpro5430 Жыл бұрын

Just in time for my lunch break! Thanks , as always, Simon for making this amazing content!

@Roblovesbushcraft Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell, a portion fit for a King Simon, by God that liked good. Your a joy to watch mate.

@jackiemorrissey8250 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Simon, for this great hike and cook video. And you are so right - the beer is important (on many levels!). Great to see you again! Best!

@optimisticgal Жыл бұрын

Mouth watering watching you eat the beer battered fish!

@stuartlockwood9645 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon 😊, wow fish and chips twice, whith extras, you certainly excelled yourself in this one, and no pesky seagulls trying to steal it lol. Thanks for another great video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

@macbilling6410 Жыл бұрын

Wow! my mouths watering. That looked gorgeous

@vanessagodiin770 6 ай бұрын

Simon that fish and chip meal looks amazing and so darn delicious. It also has a great presentation with the mushy peas and tartar sauce. Thank you for sharing Simon!

@natedwards7019 Жыл бұрын

You do realise that you have raised the bar exponentially with this one Simon....my Mrs will never again settle for a tin of beans n sausage or a pot noodle when camping....😢❤😂😂

@stephenbrooks1692 2 ай бұрын

Had a Fish n Chip shop many years ago. Total respect for your camp catering version, absolutely first class. Nowadays instead of Adnams bitter (which I do like) I think I will try the batter with their Ghost Ship. Them Citria Hops might impart a nice lemony flavour. Holy moly man youve really got my taste buds going. Steve

@mbrider56 Жыл бұрын

I can always tell how good Simons cooking is when he takes his first mouthful of gives a verdict with a "mmmmmm".....the longer the "mmmmm" the better the taste is, and that certainly looked delicious, and my mouth was watering for sure. Great episode as usual.

@simonablokeinthewoods Жыл бұрын

Hahaha - yes, that was a long mmmmm 😁

@dianejacklin4338 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video. Great to see you completely clear up the site after you have finished your video. I’ll have to try the batter.

@terry7907 Жыл бұрын

The only thing I dislike about your videos is…I have already watched all of them.

@teapotrose2 Жыл бұрын

How is that possible when he keeps making new ones?

@insoleandlaces Жыл бұрын

That fish & chips looked incredible.

@glynhewitt441 Жыл бұрын

Watching in bed, full of curry, thinking " I could just eat that". Nice one !!!!😊

@ejd52 Жыл бұрын

" No beer was wasted in the making of this video". Ok, I made that up but it feels true. Oh, no teenager to foist the cast iron off on. Plus the weight of the oil and beers! Super man!!!!!!!!!

@ruchiramunjal6061 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video Simon !! Camp side Lunch of Fish Chips looks Amazing.

@peterwatson6975 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon for the effort you take in making these videos. Just making fish and chips sounds simple and mundane in a kitchen. Taking it into the field just brings cooking posibilities into another dimension. It simply brings joy to the watcher! I could even smell the fish cooking. Please keep up your good and uplifting excursions!

@russelrogers2540 Жыл бұрын

Fish and chips!! One of my favorite meals. Another great day outdoors.

@jonfisher9214 Жыл бұрын

That looks great! But one of the best things about coastal path walks is finding a good pub serving fish n chips at the end of the day. Feels like luxury!

@cyclostrophic Жыл бұрын

I usually give a thumbs up at the end of the video, but this one gets it immediately after reading the Description 😋 🤤 👍

@cyclostrophic Жыл бұрын

Well Done! Video certainly lived up to my expectations after reading Description. Hadn't heard of mushy peas and was surprised to learn they come that way from a can. 😄 Nice job on clean-up too 👍

@cathybehle-ernst5796 3 ай бұрын

Oh, wow, Simon! Well done, sir!!

@MHarenArt Жыл бұрын

What a great looking meal! YUM! Thanks for sharing again today!

@struanrobertson3417 Жыл бұрын

Fish chips mushy peas cooked on an open wood fire. Food of the gods 😋👍

@KimberlyGreen Жыл бұрын

I just imagine the woodland critters "Oy, he's at it again. We're gonna eat good again when he's away!"

@simonablokeinthewoods Жыл бұрын

😂😂 I swear there are more animals about in that woodland every time I go!

@aynsleycooper365 Жыл бұрын

Simon, pleased to see you back with (our opinion) your best stuff. Beautiful, thanks. J&A&B&T

@papabear9481 Жыл бұрын

Fish and chips sound great. I do not have those, but what I do have is popcorn and a good imagination.👍

@StuNotStew Жыл бұрын

That looked amazing Simon. You’ve inspired me to cook my own fish in the same way. I’m definitely going to try it 🔥 🏕

@campingwithjosh Жыл бұрын

Yes bro! 💚 Can't wait for our woodland grub in a couple of weeks!

@simonablokeinthewoods Жыл бұрын

Me neither matey! 😁

@campingwithjosh Жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods should have sent me the left overs of the chips lol

@LesleeWooton Жыл бұрын

Spun steel, enough said. You gotta give the Aussies their due. Excellent as usual, plus an engaging host.

@jonathanmarkbotterell1926 12 күн бұрын

....thank you mate. I now know how to do fish, chips & mushy peas. 😎👍🍻

@anoksf216 Жыл бұрын

Mmm what a treat! It’s made me hungry watching it, craving chips and thirsty for a few jars of Adnams to help it go down ..deep fat frying in the woods - who’d have thought!

@sinfonianbarelytone9191 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could fish and prepare something like that on our upcoming 50 mile canoe trip. Yum!

@HolisticPatriots Жыл бұрын

Finally...some proper fish and chips 😋

@steveparker6846 Жыл бұрын

My word, I'm hungry now Simon, that looked bloody lovely! Chapeau!

@TommieG63 Жыл бұрын

My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE meal of all time.

@Rapierfighter Жыл бұрын

two words you mentioned .." Oh yes"...says it all for me and....well done I SAY !

@rtk3543 Жыл бұрын

A mouth watering episode, well done mate.

@Kenbur Жыл бұрын

Ah, Simon - the pinky sticking out just shows your classy side! LOL can you imagine mate some fox coming along through the woods and wondering about smelling fish that far from the sea? thanks for sharing

@matthewboyle2263 Жыл бұрын

You never fail to amaze me Simon, that looked absolutely delicious. I’m a chef and spent most of my life in the army so I know how difficult it can be to do that style of cooking. Well done you 🎉🎉🎉

@scottplumer3668 3 ай бұрын

I made fish and chips for dinner tonight, and used your recipe. Turned out perfect! I used an Irish ale, which gave the batter a nice dark color.

@donnajupe7196 Ай бұрын

Great looking fish and chips, Simon. Thanks.

@Saxtoo Жыл бұрын

I just watched another channel and that guy visiting London paid £22.50 for virtually this same meal, can you believe. Fish £10.50. Chips £3. Curry sauce £1.90. Peas £1.90. Free tartar sauce. £2.50 service charge. £2.70 drink. VAT etc. It was robbery. I was surprised you did the whole process. Great vid, Simon.👍

@southgaboy6575 Жыл бұрын

beer battered fish and chips, yum, yum ,yum .

@BeeKay4444 Жыл бұрын

That legit made my mouth water watching. Haha. Well done Simon.

@russelllewis4998 Жыл бұрын

Utterly brilliant. I do love bushcraft food videos. Looked great.

@user-kz3wq4rx7w 3 ай бұрын

Well I'd not thought of doing this in my dutch oven, but now I've seen this I'm definitely trying it! Nice one.

@Draculhuhn Жыл бұрын

Feierabend..and Simon has a video for us... perfect combination 🎉 I was waiting for the vinegar 😂 I never thought it was used to make the salt stick better, but here you go - thanks 👍🏻

@DuderinoDeux Жыл бұрын

Ain't nature brilliant? BRRRRILLIANT

@margaretgood580 Жыл бұрын

OOOOHH YES... ALL READY FOR GOOD FRIDAY .. FISH AND CHIPS 😋

@joelprescott9257 Жыл бұрын

Fish n chips in the woods!!!! Witch craft I say ♥️🍺🍺♥️

@mickbutler9407 Жыл бұрын

Great video Simon that looked amazing and washed down with a great beer

@tinaturner134 Жыл бұрын

This is a super fantastic outdoor KZfaq channel on KZfaq and this is a fantastic king of real outdoors and 🎉

@johnakyle5908 Жыл бұрын

That looked fantastic Simon . I hark back to the good ( not for the health though) days when we used to have a chip pan in the house , then came the oven chips 🥺 the air fryer is a slight recent improvement .

@kimbieandi Күн бұрын

Mushy peas is a new one on me!

@gailknowles3804 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I'm sorry, I just licked my computer screen before I could help myself. A good dose of Sally Goodin to boot. Great video, Simon.

@thewheelchairprepper8070 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE your channel Simon…after all is said and done you show the camp site clean up!!! WELL DONE MATE👍🙏❤️🙏 PS STAY SAFE AND SAY HI TO THE FAMILY AND SWEET MAGGIE!🙏❤️

@theautumnalcyclist7629 Жыл бұрын

Mcgyver....a bloke in the Woods, brilliant. I just imagine all the local wildlife sitting there drooling 🤤

@richardbaoh1952 3 ай бұрын

Simon I’ve just had a full dinner and after washing this you’re fish and chips I’m hungry again

@jeffstevens763 Жыл бұрын

Good effort Simon, black pepper a must with mushy’s 👍

@86beeman Жыл бұрын

I COULD eat that several times a week...but I SHOULD eat it only once a year. Smashing!

@davidpercival4016 Жыл бұрын

wow Simon you cook better in the outdoors than I do at home. Great clip keep it up 👍

@thebikepackingadventurer Жыл бұрын

Looked like a monster portion, but very delicious at the same time. I rarely have fish and chips, but when I do I love it.

@michaelburgess2993 Жыл бұрын

That looked a very enjoyable meal you had there Simon. Even better seeing it cooked close up. What a perfect place to be eating it.

@standswithfish Жыл бұрын

Love fish and chips! HHH stands for hurry, hurry, hurry!

@papajeff5486 Жыл бұрын

Simon, that looked delicious. Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure.

@markmayhew7893 11 ай бұрын

I was just reminiscing a couple days ago about a restaurant they had when I was a kid: Arthur Treacher's. Then I fing a video on making real British fish & chips. Awesome!

@The_Stoic_PhilosopherSH 11 ай бұрын

Ahhhh yes, I need this…..again!

@cwam1701e Жыл бұрын

This is at the opposite end of the scale from, “open bag, pour in hot water, leave to sit, stir and eat”! Never thought I’d see anyone deep frying fish and chips in a camping video👍👍😀😀

@deetrvl4life875 Жыл бұрын

Pure joy!! The simplest things in life! ❤❤

@stephencawley971 Жыл бұрын

I particularly liked the careful clear-up at the end!

@cherylwevill4355 Жыл бұрын

Deliish! Yummy fish and chips! 2 thumbs up Simon😋

@alanponter4917 Жыл бұрын

Yep, good job Simon. Always have watched your content. What could be better than fish and chips in the woods, all washed down with a local brew. Keep 'em coming.