For several years my husbands family gathered at a piece of property owned by his parents for a week of camping. Everyone looked forward to the big meal I would prepare for my night at cooking. Since there were about 20 or more of us I would cook what I call "The Big Pot Dinner".
 My stepfather in-law would build a charcoal fire in a cooking fire pit that was next to the large gathering fire pit. In about an hour the coals would be ready. It took a whole small bag of charcoal.
In a large throw away roasting pan I would place a pork roast, a beef roast, two whole chickens, salt and pepper and any other seasoning I had brought like garlic, etc. On top of all that I would lay the whole sweet potatoes, acorn squash, baking potatoes, and onions. Add about 4 of tablespoons of butter and brown sugar on top. A little water in the bottom helps to start the steam and prevent burning, about a cup. Cover with a double thickness of foil. Cook over the fire for about 2 hours. Set in the middle of the picnic table and let everyone help themselves.
 This isn't a recipe that is written in stone as you can see, but its easy and lots of fun for me to prepare.

Dovie Popovich