The Jetboil's strength is speed, but it can do more than boil water for freeze-dried meals. With the right recipes, your Jetboil becomes a genuinely useful camp kitchen. Here are our favorite meals that actually work with the Jetboil's integrated system.
Breakfast Options
Instant oatmeal is the obvious choice, but you can do much more. Try ramen eggs (soft-boil an egg in your Jetboil cup), rehydrated hash browns, or instant grits with cheese. The 0.8–1L cup is perfect for single-serve hot cereals.
Lunch & Snacks
Ramen noodles are practically made for the Jetboil — they cook in the same 2 minutes your water takes to boil. Instant miso soup, dehydrated hummus, and hot cocoa all work brilliantly.
Dinner Ideas
Freeze-dried meals from Mountain House or Backpacker's Pantry are the easiest option. But you can also make couscous with olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes, instant mashed potatoes with jerky, or instant ramen upgraded with a soft-boiled egg and a packet of miso.
Jetboil Cooking Tips
Add a small amount of oil before adding food to prevent sticking. Use a low simmer (if your Jetboil model allows) for anything other than boiling water. The MiniMo's simmer control makes it far more versatile for actual cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can fry eggs or sauté ingredients in the Jetboil's cooking cup with a small amount of oil, but the curved base makes it tricky. A flat-bottomed pan is much better for frying.
The Jetboil MiniMo — it has a wider, lower pot and a simmer control that makes actual cooking possible. The Flash is primarily a water boiler.