Directly on the embers, without grate, without frills. Caveman-style grilling is not just a special way of grilling, it is a real adventure that connects you directly with the elements of fire and meat and awakens your primal instincts.

🌍 Where did the caveman style originate?

Grilling directly over embers, known as caveman style, is one of humanity's oldest cooking methods. Millions of years ago, our ancestors placed meat and vegetables directly into the hot ashes. They used neither grill grates nor thermometers—just the naked fire and their raw ingredients, which is what makes this method so appealing to this day. Modern grill masters like Adam Perry Lang and Francis Mallmann have perfected this principle and transferred it from archaic campfires to the world of gourmet cuisine.

🔥 What has changed to date?

Not just for hardcore grillers, even fine dining restaurants rely on this method to achieve incomparable roasted aromas and textures.

🛠 The optimal setup for the Caveman Style

Tip: Set up a "Clean Zone" with finer embers to utilize different temperature ranges.

🔥 The perfect Caveman Style preparation – step by step to ember mastery

Although direct grilling over hot embers can seem challenging, this method offers the potential to master one of the most fascinating grilling techniques. Here, we'll explain techniques for preparing the perfect fire bed and preparing your grilled food to perfection.

🔥 1️⃣ The basics: Preparing the perfect ember bed

📌 Tip: Adjust the heat intensity by using a fan or bellows to maximize airflow.

🔥 2️⃣ The perfect preparation of meat, fish & vegetables

📌 Tip: Start with vegetables since they take longer to cook in the embers.

🔥 3️⃣ Grilling: The right way to handle heat & cooking time

🥩 Meat, vegetables & variations for the caveman style

📖 Three inspiring caveman style recipes