Serves one patrol of six.
Fresh skillet green beans
1½ lb trimmed fresh green beans; ⅜ lb thinly sliced onion
1½ tbsp butter; ⅜ cup water; ⅜ tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste
1. Place skillet on a stable grate over moderate coals. Melt butter and soften onion for 3–5 minutes.
2. Add beans and water. Cover and steam 10–15 minutes, stirring as needed.
3. Uncover, season, and cook another 3–5 minutes until tender. Add a splash of water if needed.
Equipment: Dutch oven and coal tools, skillet with lid, grate, mixing bowl, knife, boards, spatula, measuring tools, thermometer, and clean serving platter.