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How to cook over a fire
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  • 1. What is the ideal type of wood to use for cooking fires?
A) Green wood
B) Softwood
C) Treated wood
D) Hardwood
  • 2. What is the best way to start a fire for cooking?
A) Gasoline and a match
B) Fuel wood, kindling, tinder
C) Tinder, kindling, fuel wood
D) Lighter fluid and fuel wood
  • 3. Why is it important to let the fire burn down to coals before cooking?
A) To produce more smoke
B) To save firewood
C) For taller flames
D) Even heat distribution
  • 4. What is the optimal coal bed depth for cooking over a fire?
A) Less than 1 inch
B) More than 10 inches
C) 2-3 inches
D) 5-6 inches
  • 5. Which cooking method is best for tough cuts of meat over a fire?
A) Slow roasting
B) Searing
C) Direct grilling
D) Frying
  • 6. How can you regulate the temperature of a cooking fire?
A) Adjusting the coal bed
B) Pouring water on the fire
C) Adding more wood all at once
D) Using a leaf blower to fan the flames
  • 7. What is the best way to clean a grill grate after cooking over a fire?
A) Wire brush
B) Dish soap and water
C) Sandpaper
D) Acid
  • 8. What is a Dutch oven used for in fire cooking?
A) Direct grilling
B) Broiling
C) Deep frying
D) Baking and braising
  • 9. When cooking fish over a fire, what is a good method to prevent sticking?
A) Placing directly on the coals
B) Frying in water
C) Using cedar planks
D) Cooking in aluminum foil without oil
  • 10. How can you tell if meat is done when cooking over a fire?
A) Guessing
B) Using a meat thermometer
C) Cutting it open and looking at the color
D) Timing it exactly
  • 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) Wearing sandals
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) Pouring gasoline on it
D) Covering it with dirt without water
  • 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) Using wood chips
B) Cooking with plastic utensils
C) Burning garbage near the fire
D) Spraying with air freshener
  • 15. What type of cooking is placing food directly on the coals?
A) Smoking
B) Roasting
C) Indirect grilling
D) Caveman style
  • 16. What is the best way to prepare vegetables for cooking over a fire?
A) Leave them unwashed
B) Soak them in vinegar
C) Boil them first
D) Toss in oil and seasoning
  • 17. What tool is helpful for moving hot coals?
A) A broom
B) A plastic spoon
C) Your hands
D) Shovel or tongs
  • 18. When cooking over a fire, why should you avoid using pressure-treated wood?
A) It burns too quickly
B) It doesn't produce enough heat
C) It releases toxic chemicals
D) It's too expensive
  • 19. What is the benefit of using a smoker box on a fire?
A) Adds smoky flavor
B) Cooks food faster
C) Prevents the fire from spreading
D) Keeps the fire hotter
  • 20. How do you check for hot spots when cooking with coal?
A) Use a temperature gun
B) Throw water on the coals
C) Hold your hand above 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 keep the food hydrated
C) To extinguish the fire if needed
D) To attract wildlife
  • 22. What type of fire is best for smoking meat?
A) Roaring
B) High and fast
C) Low and slow
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) Pouring water directly onto the grease
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) Leave it uncovered
C) Place it in the cooler
D) Place directly on the coals
  • 25. What's a simple tool for grilling food over a fire?
A) Oven rack
B) Baking sheet
C) Grill grate
D) Pizza pan
  • 26. What's a common mistake when cooking over a fire?
A) Wetting the wood
B) Not letting the fire burn down to coals
C) Using too little wood
D) Using too much wood
  • 27. What should you do with the ashes after the fire is completely out?
A) Leave them in the fire pit
B) Scatter them away from flammable materials
C) Use them as fertilizer
D) Pour them down the drain
  • 28. What is the purpose of using a spit when cooking over a fire?
A) To cook food evenly with rotation
B) To cool food down
C) To boil water
D) To keep food off the ground
  • 29. Which cooking oil is best suited for high heat cooking over a fire?
A) Margarine
B) Olive oil
C) Avocado oil
D) Butter
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