Campfires have been traditionally used for cooking for as long as man discovered fire. Since it’s such an old cooking technique, you’d think that campfire cooking would have been mastered by now. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. It is still as tricky as ever. Add to that the complication that some parks impose by banning campfires in some areas. But if you’re lucky enough to get your chance at campfire cooking, here are tips you can use for your own safety and cooking enjoyment:

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Need help building an outdoor cooking area? Here are tips on how to go about it:

Find a location.

The best location is an open space that is accessible to your kitchen or dining area. This will let you go in and out conveniently to prepare ingredients and serve cooked food. Choose a location where your grill is protected from too much exposure to sun, wind or rain.

An area away from trees, roofs, trellises and wooden structures is also a good location. Anything that can catch fire and burn is dangerous to be kept near your cooking area.

If you have a patio, consider using that area. A patio already has flooring in place, so there’s no need to pay for materials or labor. Read the rest of this entry »

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