Free cookery school / Lesson 3 of 8

Campfire Cooking — Cooking Over Fire and Embers

By Michael Basco · Lesson 3 of 8

About this lesson

There's something special about preparing a meal over an open fire. In this lesson, we explore how to turn a campfire into a practical outdoor kitchen.

Discover how to prepare your fire, develop a bed of hot embers and use the heat of the coals to cook incredible food.

We'll put these techniques into practice with a dirty surf and turf, featuring steak and seafood cooked directly over hot coals.

Learn how simple ingredients and traditional cooking methods can create unforgettable meals outdoors.