How to Cook in a Coffee Pot (7 Steps)

Cooking food with a coffee pot might seem like a novel idea, but it can actually be a time-saver and help add nutrition to your diet. Whether it's because of a hectic schedule or an intensive camping trip, you can make food using a coffee pot without the normal fuss of cooking. Here's how.

Things You'll Need

  • Food packets
  • Coffee pot
  • Plastic bowl/spoon
  • Spices to flavor
  • Dish detergent in a travel bottle

A Coffee Maker

  1. You can make instant oatmeal (see additional resources below), instant soups or other dehydrated food with a coffee maker. Add the packet contents to a clean coffee pot.

  2. Read the instructions, and add the specific amount of cold water to the coffee maker.

  3. Switch the coffee maker on, and wait for it to "brew." Some foods may need a longer "cooking" time, which means waiting for the coffee maker to heat for 2-10 minutes.

A Stainless Steel Coffee Pot For Camping

  1. Make a small fire, and put a low grate over it. Wait for coals to appear, and keep the fire stoked.

  2. Add the specific water amounts the food needs according to the packet instructions, and place the coffee pot on the grate.

  3. Wait for the water to boil, and add your instant food or specialized dehydrated supplies (see additional resources below).

  4. Heat until necessary.