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Looking for a quick, hearty meal that’s easy to prep in the backcountry? Try out this dehydrated sausage gravy in pita bread meal. This recipe brings together savory pork crumbles, a flavorful mix of onion, sage, fennel seed, chili flakes, thyme, and garlic powder, with a pinch of black pepper for a perfect balance of spice. For an extra kick, add some jalapeño peppers. The rich, peppery sausage gravy is served inside a soft pita pocket, making it a satisfying meal that’s easy to make in the field or at the campsite.

Dehydrated Sausage Gravy in Pita Pockets

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Looking for a quick, hearty meal that’s easy to prep in the backcountry? Try Dehydrated Sausage Gravy in Pita Pocket Bread. This recipe brings together savory pork crumbles, a flavorful mix of onion, sage, fennel seed, chili flake, thyme, and garlic powder, with a pinch of black pepper for a perfect balance of spice. For an extra kick, add some jalapeño peppers. The rich, peppery sausage gravy is served inside a soft pita pocket, making it a satisfying meal that’s easy to make in the field or at the campsite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dehydrated Camping Meal
Cuisine Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
Servings 1
Calories 537 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • quality cooking oil, such as avocado or olive oil (stored in a leak-proof container)

Instructions
 

At Home Preparation

  • Add the halved pita pocket breads to a food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag. Label the bag with the contents and the date.
    6 inch pita bread
  • Add the remaining dry ingredients to a food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag. Label the dry mix bag with the contents and the date.
    40 grams dehydrated pork crumbles, 10 grams dehydrated onion, 22 grams McCormick Original Country Gravy mix, 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/2 teaspoon chili flake, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cracked rosemary, 3 grams jalapeno pepper slices, crushed
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  • Store the leak-proof container of cooking oil in your cooking pot or with your camp kitchen spices and condiment packets.

Packaging

  • Wrap each zip-top bag with a heavy-duty paper towel to help guard against punctures, leaks, and water penetration due to the sharp edges of the dehydrated ingredients and to protect the food's integrity. This way, it remains viable in the field or pantry storage.
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  • Add the paper towel wrapped dry mix and paper towel wrapped biscuit bag to the last food-safe 1-quart quality name-brand zip-top bag and label with the contents and the date.

In the Field Preparation

  • Empty the sausage gravy dry mix contents of the zip-top bag into a suitable-sized cooking pot. 
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  • Add in enough water to cover the dry ingredients. Then add a tad bit more water. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and let the dry ingredients hydrate for at least 5 minutes.
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  • Next, on your cooking stove and over medium flame, bring the hydrating mix to a boil, frequently stirring to mix. After coming to a boil, turn the flame down to a simmer to reduce the chance of burning.
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  • After two or more minutes of simmering and stirring, turn off the stove and move the pot into an insulated wrap or cozy to rest and hydrate for 15 to 20 minutes or more for the flavors to blend and the ingredients to fully reconstitute.
  • If desired, stir into your cooking pot a bit of the healthy cooking oil from the leak-proof container.
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  • Spoon the reconstituted sausage gravy mix into the pita pocket breads. Enjoy.
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Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1003mgFiber: 8gSugar: 22g

Nutrition information is only an estimate and may differ depending on the ingredients you use.

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