How Do You Convert Cooking Times For A Campfire?
Campfire cooking is somewhat imprecise. The amount of heat generated by coals, logs or ashes will vary depending on other elemental conditions. There are also different types of campfire cooking, as some recipes call for a Dutch oven, others a box oven or simply aluminum foil wrapping. Convert cooking times for a campfire by achieving the temperature designated by the recipe, then adjusting both time and temperature as needed. Determine which cooking setup will work for your recipe by identifying what type of heat source you will use. Dutch ovens work best for items that cook slowly under high heat, such as cobblers or slow-cooker recipes. Box ovens work similar to how convection ovens work, with an air vent to allow smoke to escape. Aluminum foil works best for items that cook quickly under high heat. Prepare the Dutch oven, box oven or aluminum foil wrapping in the method determined by the recipe. Cooking times will vary from those designated if you increase the portions prepared or
