More on eating in the truck: Trucking with Papa Joe

Good information on how to feed yourself while trucking or taking road trips.  Lots of great advice and tips on how to save money on cross country road trips or working in the trucking profession via Simple Living with Papa Joe


Here are some of the items he references for good road food:


Most of the food list doesn't need refrigeration, and can be eaten cold or warmed up

-Hormel Sandwich Makers(no refrigeration needed) w/ crackers (I use Ritz)
-Homemade or store bought pulled pork(frozen in bags or in refrigerator)
-Pork and Beans, assorted beans like chile, black beans, or grilling types
-Tamales in a can
-Peaches and fruits with pop tops
-Carry a can opener on the truck
-Chef Boy R Dee spaghetti, etc.
-Corned Beef Hash
-Mustard and other condiments
-Sausage Gravy from Libby's ( I bought at Walmart)
-Sausage Gravy and roast potatoes meals, and they also have scrambled eggs and no refrigeration required
-Sweet Sue Chicken and Dumplings in a can
-Campbell's Chunky Soup Varieties
-Beef or chicken chunks in the can
-Bread or tortillas
-Chunky Mixed Fruit

Papa Joe also recommends getting a crockpot for the truck and for cooking ham and beans and other good warm foods.  He uses burton stove for cornbread, and the recipe is for just adding water.  He also has three burton stove for cooking beans, corn bread and potatoes.