Flare Fires New Zealand

Dirty Steak | Cooking a Steak Directly on Open Coals!

Today, we explore cooking dirty steaks directly on glowing embers on a Flare Outdoor Fireplace. No grill plate, just pure caveman-style!

Why Try This Method?
  • It’s an Adventurous & Ancient fire cooking method: No grill needed, just embers, tongs, and heat-resistant gloves.
  • Perfect for outdoor gatherings: Whether camping or using your Flare Outdoor Fireplace, it’s a fun way to reconnect with nature and family, away from screens.
  • Powerful flavour: The intense heat and smoke elevates simple steak into something extraordinary.
Dirty Steak on the Embers
  • Chosen cut: Sirloin, as it isn’t too thick to undercook or burn.

  • Seasoning: Simple salt, even more salt is welcome.

  • Setup: Hardwood coals (cherry and wattle), no treated lumber as they’ve got some terrible chemicals in them.

  • Placement: Sizzle the steak straight on hot coals. Flames are carefully avoided.

How Long to Cook?

Typical dirty steak timing:

  • Sear each side 2–3 minutes for rare to medium-rare

  • Check for white ash covering the coals, blow or fan away loose ash beforehand

  • Move the meat to cooler embers to prevent charring while cooking through

So, who is going to give the Dirty Steak a go? Watch the full video we made to see whether it works, tastes great, or ends in chaos.

Mike Edwards

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