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Add SEO information[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Toasting marshmallows or wrapping some spuds in foil and pushing them into the coals is about as creative and daring as a lot of us get when it comes to open fire cooking. The fear of turning a premium steak into ash is too great.
But there is something amazing about cooking on an open fire. The smells and flavours are different, the experience is more ‘back to nature’ and the end result more satisfying when you build your own fire, work at keeping it alive and finish with a beautifully cooked meal among good company.
Whether you’re camping in the great outdoors or building a fire pit in the backyard, we’ll take you back to basics and give you the best advice on cooking your steak on an open fire.
Why humans love cooking over an open flame
The history of barbecue is founded in the flames of the open fire. Spanish explorers in the Caribbean discovered natives using an early-style grill consisting of criss-crossed green saplings to cook their meat over fire. The native word for this technique ‘barbacoa’ was adopted by the Spanish and over time (and many mis-pronunciations and spelling errors) evolved into our modern day barbecue.
In fact, humankind has been cooking on open flames since the Stone Age when early hunter-gatherers discovered techniques of cooking and smoking, the earliest of which involved simply suspending an animal over an open fire or burying it in the coals.
Of course we have come a long way since then and the convenience, popularity and ease of our modern day barbecue means that most of us have the opportunity to cook at home or outdoors with relative ease.
Make sure you are equipped with the right tools for the job
The essentials, are:
- A fire pit grate or basic barbecue grill plate
- Long-handled, heat proof tongs
- A fire stoker for your coals
- An instant-read meat thermometer
The Secret To Grilling a Rib-Eye Steak Over an Open Fire – How To
FAQ
Can you cook meat over a wood fire?
Can you cook steak over a campfire?
Can you use wood to cook steak?
Can you cook food on a wood fire?
Can you cook steak on an open fire?
If flare ups do occur (caused by fat dripping on to hot coals), move the steak to another part of the grill until the flames subside as they can char the surface of the steak. The more you cook with an open flame, the more techniques you will pick up over time. Which cut of beef is best for cooking on an open fire?
What does it taste like to cook steak over a wood fire?
There’s something about the flavor you get from cooking steak over a wood fire that can’t be duplicated using any other cooking method. It’s that slow blistering heat from the coals, with wisps of smoke moving the earthy goodness from the wood into the steak that makes the taste unforgettable.
Can you cook steak over a coal fire?
Steak has been cooked over fire since the Late Pleistocene and there’s no reason to stop now, not one that I can see. So here, then, are five master tips on grilling steak over wood or coal fires. 1. Steak should be cold. Very cold. For years there has been a myth that steak ought to be brought to room temperature before cooking.
How do you cook a steak on a grill?
Light the fire and let it burn until the coals or logs are covered in white ash. Place your grill grate or cast-iron skillet over the fire, allowing it to preheat for several minutes. Once your cooking surface is hot, place the steak directly over the high heat zone. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a flavorful crust.