Trail Recipe: Jambalaya

Jambalaya by MONTyBOCA

Did you know you can whip up one of the most popular packaged meal flavors with just a few easy-to-find ingredients? The package meal options lack a lot of flavor and texture but cooking with fresh, real, easy-to-find ingredients gives you something to get excited for.

HOT INGREDIENT TIP! Pre-cooked, vacuum-sealed meats can last for a couple of days on the trail with minimal issue. They are another great protein option to have in the pantry.

Full Ingredient List

A flavorful and hearty meal that’ll make any campsite feel like home.

Learn more about Chef Corso, and see all our Trail Recipes!

MONTyBOCA and Chef Corso serve the camping, backpacking, hiking, and outdoor communities looking to elevate their meals. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and recipes are trail-tested by the MONTyBOCA community all over the world. All recipes are fast, easy, mindful of pack weight and volume, require no pre-prep or dehydrating, and focus on real fresh ingredients rather than dry, salty, and expensive packaged options. Follow along on Instagram and on YouTube.


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Chef Corso

Professional chef and founder of Outdoor Eats, Chef Corso wants to help you make meals in the wilderness. With over 160 trail tested meals, instructional guides and videos, and an upbeat attitude he will teach you to enjoy better, healthier foods on your backpacking trips. Follow him on Instagram.

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