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