How to cook over a fire
  • 1. What is the ideal type of wood to use for cooking fires?
A) Hardwood
B) Green wood
C) Softwood
D) Treated wood
  • 2. What is the best way to start a fire for cooking?
A) Lighter fluid and fuel wood
B) Fuel wood, kindling, tinder
C) Gasoline and a match
D) Tinder, kindling, fuel wood
  • 3. Why is it important to let the fire burn down to coals before cooking?
A) To produce more smoke
B) Even heat distribution
C) For taller flames
D) To save firewood
  • 4. What is the optimal coal bed depth for cooking over a fire?
A) 2-3 inches
B) More than 10 inches
C) 5-6 inches
D) Less than 1 inch
  • 5. Which cooking method is best for tough cuts of meat over a fire?
A) Slow roasting
B) Frying
C) Direct grilling
D) Searing
  • 6. How can you regulate the temperature of a cooking fire?
A) Adjusting the coal bed
B) Adding more wood all at once
C) Using a leaf blower to fan the flames
D) Pouring water on the fire
  • 7. What is the best way to clean a grill grate after cooking over a fire?
A) Sandpaper
B) Dish soap and water
C) Wire brush
D) Acid
  • 8. What is a Dutch oven used for in fire cooking?
A) Baking and braising
B) Direct grilling
C) Broiling
D) Deep frying
  • 9. When cooking fish over a fire, what is a good method to prevent sticking?
A) Frying in water
B) Cooking in aluminum foil without oil
C) Using cedar planks
D) Placing directly on the coals
  • 10. How can you tell if meat is done when cooking over a fire?
A) Timing it exactly
B) Cutting it open and looking at the color
C) Using a meat thermometer
D) Guessing
  • 11. What safety precaution is essential when cooking over an open fire?
A) Using gasoline to accelerate the fire
B) Never leave the fire unattended
C) Drinking alcohol while cooking
D) Wearing sandals
  • 12. What is the best way to extinguish a cooking fire?
A) Pouring gasoline on it
B) Water and stirring the ashes
C) Leaving it to burn out
D) Covering it with dirt without water
  • 13. What is the purpose of using a tripod when cooking over a fire?
A) To suspend a cooking pot
B) To stabilize the firewood
C) To reflect heat
D) To block the wind
  • 14. What's a good way to add flavor to food cooked over a fire?
A) Burning garbage near the fire
B) Cooking with plastic utensils
C) Using wood chips
D) Spraying with air freshener
  • 15. What type of cooking is placing food directly on the coals?
A) Roasting
B) Indirect grilling
C) Smoking
D) Caveman style
  • 16. What is the best way to prepare vegetables for cooking over a fire?
A) Boil them first
B) Soak them in vinegar
C) Toss in oil and seasoning
D) Leave them unwashed
  • 17. What tool is helpful for moving hot coals?
A) Your hands
B) A plastic spoon
C) A broom
D) Shovel or tongs
  • 18. When cooking over a fire, why should you avoid using pressure-treated wood?
A) It's too expensive
B) It releases toxic chemicals
C) It burns too quickly
D) It doesn't produce enough heat
  • 19. What is the benefit of using a smoker box on a fire?
A) Cooks food faster
B) Keeps the fire hotter
C) Adds smoky flavor
D) Prevents the fire from spreading
  • 20. How do you check for hot spots when cooking with coal?
A) Look for areas that are darker
B) Hold your hand above the coals
C) Use a temperature gun
D) Throw water on the coals
  • 21. Why is it important to have a water source nearby when cooking over a fire?
A) To keep the food hydrated
B) To extinguish the fire if needed
C) To attract wildlife
D) To clean the cooking tools
  • 22. What type of fire is best for smoking meat?
A) Roaring
B) No fire, just smoke
C) Low and slow
D) High and fast
  • 23. What is the best practice for managing grease while cooking over a fire?
A) Ignoring it
B) Pouring water directly onto the grease
C) Keep a water bottle nearby to put out grease fires
D) Letting it drip into the fire
  • 24. What is a good way to keep food warm after cooking over a fire?
A) Leave it uncovered
B) Place it in the cooler
C) Place directly on the coals
D) Wrap in foil and place near edge of the fire
  • 25. What's a simple tool for grilling food over a fire?
A) Oven rack
B) Grill grate
C) Baking sheet
D) Pizza pan
  • 26. What's a common mistake when cooking over a fire?
A) Wetting the wood
B) Using too much wood
C) Using too little wood
D) Not letting the fire burn down to coals
  • 27. What should you do with the ashes after the fire is completely out?
A) Use them as fertilizer
B) Scatter them away from flammable materials
C) Pour them down the drain
D) Leave them in the fire pit
  • 28. What is the purpose of using a spit when cooking over a fire?
A) To keep food off the ground
B) To cook food evenly with rotation
C) To cool food down
D) To boil water
  • 29. Which cooking oil is best suited for high heat cooking over a fire?
A) Butter
B) Margarine
C) Avocado oil
D) Olive oil
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