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