Dirty Steak On a Flare Fire
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.