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5 Things to Know Before Cooking Over Wood
Cooking with hardwood isn't that much different then cooking over
charcoal or on a gas grill. Or even over a stove for that matter. Your goal is to get hot coals to provide a steady heat source. First, the only time you will cook over an actual flame is if you are roasting hot dogs or marshmallows. The only other time is if you're frying because you need that intense heat to keep the oil over 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Second, don't underestimate the time it will take for the fire to die down and create the perfectly hot coals. A rule of thumb is that it takes 25-30 minutes for the wood to burn down into coal. And you'll be building the fire and adding in additional logs in order to get enough coals. So it could take up to 3 hours depending upon the size of your logs, and the number of coals you need for cooking. Third, cooking times are going to vary depending upon the number of coals you have, and how close your food is to the fire. If your pan is really close, it will cook faster. And that can be a problem if you're baking or slow simmering a stew or chili. Keep an eye on things, and you'll be fine. Fourth, don't be afraid to use the ashes. They are perfect for cooking potatoes. You don't even have to wrap them in foil first. However, if you don't, grease the outside first. Then be sure to wipe with a damp cloth before serving so as not to surprise anyone. The ash is also useful for baking fish. You absolutely want to wrap this in many layers of foil to ensure that no ash gets into the fish while baking. Finally, know your woods. Hardwoods are the best for cooking since they burn slowly and easily. Soft woods should only be used for kindling when getting the fire started. Have an assortment of green and dry wood on hand and add it in as needed. The dry wood will get the fire going hotter again, and the green wood will cool the fire down due to the water content. Cooking in the great oudoors can be thrilling. It gives you a chance to connect back to the land and have a fun time. Just remember to have a variety of woods, use them appropriately, and leave enough time for everything to cook. http://groups.google.com/group/arcook/ |
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Nice! Thanks for sharing this idea. Im not really cooking in woods but this could be a handy info though. |
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As for the food, man do they know how to cook meat over on 'open flame', better than most restaurants cook it in the UK. |
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