Cooking with Nutnfancy: Best Chili in the Snow

Published on December 17, 2012
Duration: 24:36

This video demonstrates a chili recipe cooked outdoors in a snowy survival scenario, highlighting the performance differences between portable stoves. Nutnfancy emphasizes the need for reliable gear in adverse conditions, showing how a GasOne GS-3000 struggled in the cold while an MSR Pocket Rocket proved more effective. The guide covers basic chili preparation and field expedient setups for outdoor cooking.

Quick Summary

For outdoor cooking in cold weather, the MSR Pocket Rocket is recommended over the GasOne GS-3000, which struggles in temperatures around 28°F. Nutnfancy demonstrates a simple chili recipe using basic ingredients and highlights the importance of a reliable backup stove and wind protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Survival Scenario & Stove Intro
  2. 01:11GasOne GS-3000 Stove Overview
  3. 03:31Simple Chili Recipe & Ingredients
  4. 05:30Field Expedient Windbreak Setup
  5. 07:27Stove Performance Issues & Backup Plan
  6. 08:41Cooking with MSR Pocket Rocket
  7. 12:33Final Assessment & Taste Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Which portable stove is better for cold weather outdoor cooking?

The MSR Pocket Rocket generally performs better in cold and windy conditions compared to the GasOne GS-3000. The GasOne struggled significantly in 28°F weather, while the Pocket Rocket maintained a more effective flame, making it the preferred choice for outdoor survival scenarios.

What are the key ingredients for Nutnfancy's survival chili recipe?

Nutnfancy's simple chili recipe includes kidney beans, pinto beans, Hunt's tomato sauce, chili powder, ground salt, Lawry's seasoned salt, chopped onions, and lean ground beef. He also mentions adding A1 sauce and Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning.

How can I improve portable stove efficiency in windy outdoor conditions?

You can create a field expedient windbreak using materials like cardboard, cut to size with a knife. While cardboard poses a fire risk, the surrounding snow can mitigate this. Proper stove placement and shielding from the wind are crucial for maintaining flame efficiency.

What are the main differences between the GasOne GS-3000 and MSR Pocket Rocket stoves?

The GasOne GS-3000 is an affordable, lightweight butane stove ($17) with piezo ignition, best suited for indoor use. The MSR Pocket Rocket is a more robust camping stove designed for outdoor conditions, proving more reliable in cold and wind despite potential challenges balancing larger pots.

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