In the South Pacific, it’s pretty common for officials to board your boat when you clear into a new country and remove all fresh produce. That usually leaves you with frozen meats (if properly packaged with traceable origin, no pork) and whatever shelf-stable provisions you’ve stocked up on.
One of our go-to “just cleared in” meals is simple BBQ grilled chicken with canned baked beans and whatever canned vegetables we have. It’s not fancy, but after a long passage, it absolutely hits the spot.
Easy no-fresh-produce marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Marinate chicken for 2–8 hours, then grill.
Simple, reliable, and perfect for that first night back on land.