How to Cook on a Fry Rock in the Wilderness

You can make a frying pan out of a rock over your campfire.

Things You'll Need

  • 14-function Pocketknives
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Instructions

    • 1

      Select a thin, flat rock. This is the most essential aspect of fry-rock cooking, so take some time finding the right rock - the flatter and thinner the rock, the better to cook with.

    • 2

      Clean the rock with water to remove dirt and debris.

    • 3

      Build your fire.

    • 4

      Position your rock over your fire by using smaller rocks to brace it. The fry rock should sit about six inches over your fire.

    • 5

      Position your fry rock so that it tilts slightly downward toward the fire - this way grease will drain into the fire and not toward you.

    • 6

      Use a forked stick to push hot coals under the rock. Keep the fire stoked with a low, constant flame, allowing your fry rock to heat.

    • 7

      Cook on the fry rock as you would on a normal frying pan at home once it's heated up.

    • 8

      Use a forked stick to turn and remove food.