Some couples are forgoing traditional catering for food cooked over an open fire. One benefit: instant conversation starter.

A new Oklahoma Joe’s Firecraft open-fire grill gets its first cook with a hanger steak grilled hot and fast over charcoal, flipped often for an even crust and pulled at 125°F (52°C) before resting.

This video documents cooking instruction at the Red River Ranch Cowboy Cooking Camp. The footage shows meals prepared over open fire using cast iron and basic tools. Attention is given to fire control ...