Welcome to Hunter & Barrel’s hub for fire and flame. From mastering the art of charcoal grilling to perfecting cooking skewers over the fire, this is your go-to guide for harnessing the primal elements of nature to achieve precision in your cooking. Our tips and techniques for cooking over the fire will turn your backyard meal into a delectable, smoky feast for any occasion.
Hunter & Barrel has been built on the foundation of exceptional steak, so you can trust we know what we’re talking about. We’ve rigorously tested our techniques and seasonings to define our signature style. Now, we’re sharing it with you. Cooking steak over the fire yields the smoky, charred flavour that you simply can’t achieve with other cooking methods, and with the right prep, this steak cooking guide will have you producing restaurant-quality steaks in no time.
Charcoal and flame are the soul of open-fire cooking, the primordial elements that predate gas or electric stoves. We honour the raw elements at Hunter & Barrel, and this guide will show you the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal and mastering this powerful heat source. Once you get to know the fire, you’ll transform the way you cook.
At Hunter & Barrel, our Skewered Program is a testament to the primal art of cooking over an open fire. We offer a diverse range of skewered meats, from succulent chicken thighs, honey-glazed pork, to decadent wagyu rump, each flame-kissed by our open charcoal grills. We do skewers differently, with customisation unlike any restaurant you’ll find. Our commitment to only sourcing the highest quality meats from around Australia ensures that every tantalising bite delivers a feast for the senses. Check out our full range of skewers here.
Steak isn’t just an item on our menu—it’s our signature. It forms the foundation of our restaurants, and showcases the best cuts of beef this country has to offer. Our dramatic Black Diamond Tomahawk and T-Bone showcase our incredible bone-in cuts, while our buttery Wagyu MB6+ Rump is the pinnacle of premium steak. Flame-grilled over open coals and finished with our signature basting recipe, each steak is an expression of our craft. This is steak—the Hunter & Barrel way.
Cooking fireside returns food back to its basics. The high heat of charcoal grilling creates an intense sear, locking in the juices while adding that irreplaceable smokiness that gas stovetops simply can’t replicate. Charcoal cooking also gives you full, visual control over temperature zones, allowing for great precision. With practice, it yields consistent results—from chicken skewers, to rump steak, or anything in between.
On top of this, the practice of cooking over the fire is a sensory experience. It invites tradition, the soothing smell of smoke and warmth of the flame create the perfect environment for conversation, laughter, and delicious food.
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