Someone who is a survivalist or a hunter, an expert fisherman or woodsman, knows all about how to set up a tent or how to use ordinary things to create a makeshift tent. They know how to sidestep problems which present themselves in the wilderness and they’ve already figured out how to get by without modern conveniences. You, as a regular camper, might not be as outdoor-wise as some others. But, as you spend more and more time outside you learn little tricks just like real woodsmen.
Like the cavemen so long ago, there are certain things we all need, amongst them were food, shelter and a way to cook. Luckily, you’re not going to have to invent fire or build your family a permanent home in the woods. All you have to do is figure out how to cook that big chunk of meat or huge fish you caught over an open fire. That can’t be too hard!
Make an outdoor roasting spit by using things which are out there in nature. Three sticks and a few rocks and you’ll be cooking in no time! It’s helpful if you know just a little about the trees around you. The type of wood you use to hold the spit aren’t that important. The two sticks need to be strong, of course, and forked on one end. They should be similar in size. Set them in the ground, a couple of feet apart, and opposite each other. Place them so that the forked ends face upwards. The tops of the forked sticks should be at least a couple of feet off the ground.
The type of wood you use for the stick that goes between the two prop sticks matters. Try to select a green oak or hickory stick. Some wood can give the meat a bad flavor in the area where the stick goes through the meat. Hickory or green oak enhance the flavor of many foods.
Using a sharp knife, whittle the stick to a point at one end, and on two opposite sides, file the stick flat. The flat sides of the stick will keep the stick from turning inside the meat when you turn the spit.
Build a circle of rocks just inside the forked sticks so your hot coals will stay within the circle and so that you don’t burn the support sticks. Build the fire inside the walls of the rock circle. Push the pointed end of the stick through the meat and lay it on the forked stand. Turn the spit whenever you need to as you’re cooking. If you want, set a pan under the meat so you can catch the juices; use the juices to baste the meat.
The outdoor roasting spit takes just a few minutes to make but you’ll be glad you have it. Use it to roast fish, meat, potatoes and other foods. They’re delicious!
Reference:
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