{"id":41759,"date":"2026-03-06T10:22:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flarefires.com\/?p=41759"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:22:29","slug":"best-ways-to-cook-steak-outdoor-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flarefires.com\/en_ca\/best-ways-to-cook-steak-outdoor-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Cook Steak on an Outdoor Fireplace + One Method You Won\u2019t Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Youtube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G8XdNgfkPJ4?autoplay=0&controls=1&origin=https:\/\/flarefires.com\/en_ca\/&loop=0&mute=0\" allowfullscreen=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69d0cd31ab2f8\" data-id=\"69d0cd31ab2f8\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"10\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"10\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69d0cd31ab377\" data-id=\"69d0cd31ab377\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"10\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"10\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"346\">If you\u2019re like most people, you probably cook your steak the same way every time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"383\">But what if there were better ways?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"573\">We decided to test <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"465\">four different ways to cook steak on an outdoor fireplace<\/strong> + one secret method!<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"719\">The Steak We Used<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"826\">For this experiment, we used <strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"772\">Angus Scotch Fillet, <\/strong>a cut known for its rich marbling and deep flavour.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1009\">Scotch fillet has a large strip of fat running through the centre. While that fat delivers incredible flavour, it can also be difficult to render properly when cooking thick steaks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1058\">To keep the comparison fair, every method used:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1141\">\n<li data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1090\">\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1090\">The same Angus Scotch fillet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1111\">\n<p data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1111\">The same thickness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1141\">\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1141\">Only salt for seasoning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1157\">Why only salt?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1262\">Because when you&#8217;re cooking over real fire, the smoke and heat do most of the flavour work for you.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1303\">Method 1: Skewered Over the Fire<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1364\">The first steak was cooked on a skewer over hot embers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1509\">Using the swing frame on the outdoor fireplace, the steak slowly rotated above the fire, cooking gradually from the radiant heat of the embers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1643\">This method takes patience, around <strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1564\">45\u201360 minutes<\/strong>, but it allows the fat to render slowly while building flavour from the fire.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1712\">Once cooked, the steak was sliced and given a quick sear to finish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1764\"><strong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1725\">Result:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\" \/>Juicy, smoky, and incredibly tender.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1822\">Method 2: \u201cSteak on a Plate\u201d<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1862\">This method might trigger you!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1947\">Instead of cooking the steak whole, the meat is cut into strips before cooking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1953\">Why?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2143\">Because the fat inside a scotch fillet can be hard to fully render when cooked as one thick piece. Cutting it first allows the fat to melt down quickly while still achieving a great crust.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2238\">The slices are quickly seared on a hot plate and then served directly onto a plate with salt.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2323\">The steak rests briefly, allowing the juices to collect in the bottom of the plate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2395\">Then you simply eat it by hand, and yes, drink the juices at the end.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2502\"><strong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2450\">Result:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2453\" \/>Incredibly flavourful and surprisingly efficient.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2569\">Method 3: Hot Plate with Garlic Butter<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2605\">This is a classic crowd favourite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2713\">The steak is cooked on a hot plate until a crust forms, then garlic butter is added to baste the meat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2816\">One key tip: butter burns easily on very hot surfaces, so it\u2019s best added towards the end of cooking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2905\">The butter melts into the steak, creating a rich flavour without overpowering the meat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2956\"><strong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2918\">Result:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2921\" \/>Juicy, buttery and full of flavour.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3015\">Method 4: Grill Over Open Flame<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3105\">The fourth method was the most traditional: cooking the steak directly on the grill.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3217\">The grill allows flame and smoke to pass through the grates, creating a deeper crust and subtle smoky flavour.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3288\">Compared to the hot plate, the grill produced a more pronounced sear.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3345\"><strong data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3301\">Result:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3304\" \/>Great crust and classic smoky flavour.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3407\"><strong>Method 5: ??? + Final Results<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3443\">The final method was the wildcard. 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