Man, Fire, Food Season 1 Episode 3 Cowboy Cooking
- TV-G
- October 2, 2012
- 20 min
In season 1 episode 3 of Man, Fire, Food, titled "Cowboy Cooking," the host, Roger Mooking, heads to Binder's Ranch in Davy, Florida, to learn the art of cowboy cooking. Binder's Ranch is a working cattle ranch where the cowboys prepare their meals outdoors over wood fires.
Roger meets up with cowboy cook Robby Brown, who shows him how to cook a traditional cowboy breakfast: coffee, biscuits, eggs, and sausage all cooked over an open flame. Roger learns about the importance of Dutch ovens in cowboy cooking and helps Robby make a Dutch oven peach cobbler for dessert.
Next, Roger meets up with another cowboy cook, Bill Bailey, who shows him how to cook a hearty cowboy lunch of beef stew and baked beans. Roger helps Bill season the beef and chop the vegetables before they are slow-cooked over a wood fire.
Finally, Roger joins a group of cowboys for a dinner of grilled steaks and vegetables. Roger learns how to cook the perfect steak over a wood fire, and the cowboys show him how to recreate their favorite sides: grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes.
Throughout the episode, viewers learn about the history of cowboy cooking and the traditions that have been passed down through generations. We see how the cowboys rely on fresh ingredients and outdoor cooking to fuel their hard work on the ranch.
Overall, "Cowboy Cooking" is a fascinating look at a unique culinary tradition that is still alive and well in the American West. Viewers will come away with a new appreciation for the skills and knowledge it takes to cook a great meal over an open flame.