You don't have to settle with cooking blistered hot dogs and burned marshmallows over your fire pit when camping. Enjoy the tantalizing taste and aroma of a stake grilled to perfection -- without the help of pans, pots or a traditional grill. All you need is some coals, a few pieces of wood and a thin cut of steak to turn a boring campfire meal into a culinary delight.
Step 1
Choose a tender cut of steak meat -- such as a rib-eye -- that can withstand the heat of the fire. Opt for a steak that is about 1 inch thick and has fat well-marbled within the meat.
Step 2
Light a thick layer of coals in the middle of your pit. Allow proper time for all coals to completely light.
Step 3
Drill or carve several parallel holes into a piece of wood that is flat on one side. Drive 1/2 inch sticks that are free of bark into the holes. Do this in advance, if desired. Impale the steak onto the sticks.
Step 4
Position the wood close to the edge of the fire and allow the heat to slowly cook your steak.
Step 5
Flip and rotate your steak when the meat browns on one side or you see small blood beads forming. Serve when the opposite side is brown.
Tips and Warnings
- The Chef John Folse and Company website suggests letting your steak rest for about three minutes prior to cutting into it. This will help the juices return to the center of the steak, preventing all of the liquid from flowing out when you cut into it. For optimal flavor, season your steak with flavorings such as coarse salt, garlic or pepper prior to cooking.
- Never abandon you fire pit while grilling. The grease the runs off of the steak can catch fire and easily spread. The Countryside and Small Stock Journal warns that you should only choose familiar species of wood such as maple or alder to cook with. Some types of wood, such as cascara wood, are cathartic, meaning they can cause diarrhea.
Things You'll Need
- Coals
- Lighter fluid
- Matches
- Wood
- 1/2 inch sticks
- Tongs
- Serving platter
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