Steak On A Rock! Primitive Cooking Technique

[@PaulNeuhaus]

The fact that you can adapt and overcome your loss of eyesight and still do these things is incredible. God bless you and your family.

[@controlledchaos8851]

Ohh shit !!! My bad I definitely didn’t know he couldn’t see . Damn yea your right lol

[@dsmile9526]

Now he needs more help

[@dsmile9526]

He needs a kidney

[@BobHansler]

Hey Group, The weather has been back and forth here lately, but we are getting some good filming in between the wind storms. Hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas... banking on this next year being better hands down. Take care, thank you for all your support and Happy New Year! Until Next Time.

[@BobHansler]

@Jannis Joplin The algorithm works in mysterious ways.... no idea.

[@danielcarter5537]

Love the videos, and I also love a good steak. I'm gonna have to try cooking one on a rock now. You were asking for tips on checking for doneness without being able to see it. The method I use is touch. Even though I'm not blind, it works great everytime. Also, it's handy if you don't know the exact temperature of the cooking surface, because timing your steak isn't reliable if you don't know the temperature. What you go on is the firmness of the steak. As a rule of thumb ( literally) you can bend your index finger to the fat of your palm just below your thumb and the firmness of the muscle there would roughly correspond to rare or medium rare in a steak. If you touch your middle finger to the same spot, that would be about medium. Touch your ring finger to that spot and you'll have medium well, and well done would be your little finger. Once you know what each one feels like, you can poke your steak with your finger about every 30 seconds to 1 minute during the cooking process. Remember to pull the steak off a little sooner before the doneness you prefer is reached. Then wrap it up in tin foil and let rest for about 5 minutes before you cut into it. That will allow it to finish cooking to the doneness you want, and it will retain it's juices better. I hope that helps!

[@johnbrown2163]

Bob, This my last week till living in a Car. Can you please pull some resources and help me find good online or numbers to call to Tent Camp. I'm in California. Redding area. Thanks Bob, Going to miss the internet real fast.

[@allenpotts6397]

@@johnbrown2163 how i generaly look for free tent camping, is on blm land. i live in new mexico, but im sure theirs some bureau of land management land is out there, check their website or give em a call! . Also when i lived in southern california, most free tent camping is yellow post camping. if you google yellow post camping youll find loads of free spots easily. good luck, and hope you all the best!

[@Slumberjacksix]

Glad to see you filming again, Bob!

[@lostnlooking2]

Notice Huck is right there ready for his share!

[@Bentam64]

Clever boy

[@Drakk117]

Typical Heeler, Lol! I got two, can confirm

[@patricksadventures7010]

Bob Hansler, I know what you're going through, I have the same problems. I lost part of my sight due to surgery in my left eye. Detached Retina and 8 virtual tears in that left eye, doctors only choice was to go through the left side of my Eye. Years later my right eye a blood vessel exploded and a partial detachment. The right eye has a dead spot in it also. The Doctor's only explanations were, for these problems I was born with; bad eyesight, or I worked out at the gym lifting too many weights, in my fourties. I'm 56 now. Then later in life, I had two cataract surgeries. Stay well Bob Hansler I love the videos. I think we are lucky to have had those Doctors to get us through the tough times in our life's, and had the family to help us heal. Prayers for your health Bob; Take care. Patrick S. Phillips P.S. The steak looked awesome

[@freeshaable]

11:56 Think Huck merc'd that fly

[@Bluedini01]

This is one meal that I knew Huck wouldn’t turn his nose up at!

[@twoeaglesgarage6223]

Man the fact that your still pushing forward and not letting your medical issue slow you down is inspirational for tons of us if your up to it maybe you could give us an update on what the future holds as far as your vision and my curiosity is did they find out what caused it it’s people like you that give others the inspiration to push forward and get out doors thank you and you and your family are in our hearts and prayers

[@sleek6286]

"hey group" is probably one of my favorite things to hear

[@lostnlooking2]

On the meat.. The easy way is on how tight of stiff it feels. Take index finger to thumb thats rare to med rare index to middle med rare to med well This is feeling the muscle under the thumb. It tightens as you switch fingers. That's how i was taught

[@BoxcarJerry]

Great way to check the doneness of the meat .

[@TheMetalkon]

its different for everyone and for every cut of steak when testing it with your skin so it's a very inconsistent method, the most consistent way is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.

[@lostnlooking2]

@@TheMetalkon Yes not always the best way for different cuts of meat. Quality steak which he was cooking it holds out. Also since he's blind in 1 eye & can barely see out of the other feeling his meat for stiffness is his best way. Yes meat thermometer is always best way. Also pull the meat when you think its almost done because the internal temp will rise even after taken off the heat.

[@ryans815]

No, this is a terrible way to check meat

[@bserieshatch1]

Thermo pen, meater wireless probe. Sous vide and just sear if off on the rock.

[@goodnight4u]

Great to see you posting. The world is lucky to have people like you. Thank you for everything you for doing what you do and taking care of nature. It's people like you that make the wilderness a place everyone can enjoy.

[@joshnagenmurugiah4531]

Difficult to find the right rock for this job. Love the video. Thanks for the upload.

[@butta_dawg585]

Love ya Bob, hope you’re doing okay, you’ve taught me a lot as a young man.

[@ignacioramirezhernandez3806]

Any kin to bob? Is this Jeff bodine this is nacho man from oak cliff friends of Richard & will the plumber.

[@starlingblack814]

Hello Bob, I appreciate your videos, but did not realize you were having medical issues. I'm glad to see you are back and are even more inspirational that you continue to do survival videos and express your love for the wilderness. I wish more folks, including myself, were more like you. Please keep up the good battle and make more videos. Much appreciate you, Steve

[@justjackfromsc]

Man, that looks like a good steak. My favorite cut too. Some chefs or cooks can tell by touch. The firmer it is, the more done it is. Thanks for the video and God bless.

[@juliann1984]

Hey, Bob! I noticed a few comments have already touched on how to tell the doneness of your steaks, but I wanted to add that each cut of steak is a bit different of a feel. My favorite is a porterhouse or ribeye, so I have learned how soft and springy I like those cuts (I also like mine more on the rare side). It's something you're going to have to play with until you get it right for you, but I just use my pointer finger and if it 'feels' right, then I know it's done enough for me. If you practice this before the sight's completely gone in the left, you may get to where you can feel that you have the right sear on it too.

[@mel-zv6lr]

You make it look so easy,with basically poor eyesight,I myself have my right eye gone ...be blessed to make more awsome videos...

[@kirbysbestfan]

The rarest moment on this channel is seeing Huck actually eat something.

[@IRumburakI]

dogo be like "don't stare at the meat, don't stare at the meat"

[@Puppy_Puppington]

😂😂😂. What a well disciplined little guy!!!

[@ZeronTracks]

Bob you're literally just a modern badass.

[@jeffseaton5193]

Thanks for sharing Mr. Hansler! I used to do computer work for the blind and we used audio tech. Maybe an audio thermometer would help with your steak. Hurts my heart to see this affliction come upon such a great person but you still continue to inspire and teach!

[@luettnpietoutdoor]

hey bob, i wish you a speedy recovery and best regards from germany

[@benthere8051]

If Huck doesn't eat that... Merry Christmas, Bob.

[@kevinmaddox4198]

You're a strong man. A lot of people would probably give up in your situation. I don't know how I would deal. You are an inspiration and I'm glad to see you're still truckin.

[@Surfdog2005]

what a well behaved dog. i love him

[@rrangel1968]

Bob I just moved to San Antonio Texas from East Tennessee. I love your channel and can't wait to experience what Texas has to offer with fishing, camping, and hunting. We are so lucky to have you in this world. You have overcome a lot, and it has made you stronger. keep up the great work and videos!

[@LaineyBug2020]

As far as being able to tell when your steak is done, there's probably a fancy infrared thermometer that will read the core temp out to ya...

[@Two_chair_Lynn]

all you have to do is touch it and depending on how firm it is it will tell you how cooked it is

[@TripleEightss]

Mary Burgin thats baloney and everyone knows it. use a thermometer mate.

[@desirefusion532]

@Dylan Scott from reading other comments, Bob(the guy making the video) has some sight loss

[@leaelizabeth23]

You don’t need a thermometer for steak. Beef can be raw if you want it to be….. you can tell how well steak is cooked though by how firm it is. Squishier=more rare and firmer=more done.

[@ZorroFox-do9oe]

Love how huck is got that look like he's telling the viewers like look here the only reason im in the video because i heard steak was gonna be cooked today

[@johncoffey8645]

The world does need more videos like this! Glad you are still making them, and hope your family had a great Christmas!

[@eddiemason4316]

Love your channel Bob, its filled with common sense ideas and practical outdoorsman tips, plus a sweet lil dog. Keep on movin bud!

[@predictablegaming30]

"Do you smell what the rock is cooking?" -The Rock

[@tomreed4866]

Het Chef Bob Great video, I admire your Grit don't stop you may be partially blind but we still learn a lot from you and enjoy you videos keep up the good work! and don't stop sharing info about your eye sight all of us out here in the outdoor world are concerned and care about you, you are part of our family.

[@phyllthetyger5576]

Bob, You do not need great eye-sight to cook your steak. Cook the steak by the touch method: Make an OK sign with your forefinger and thumb together. Feel the same flesh pad below your thumb. Gently poke you cooking steak: if it feels about the same firmness as your ok sign, your steak is rare. Next, touch your middle finger to the tip of your thumb. That’s how a medium rare steak feels. Lastly, touch the tip of your ring finger to your thumb. This is what a medium-well will feel like. ps - I tend to cook mine by smell.

[@kmnremtp]

Yup yup! My touch isn’t sensitive enough, but I’ve had several folks tell me this. Best method I’ve found? Listen to the spirits of ya ancestors!

[@ronsout]

I am so thankful that Shawn Woods recommended Your channel. I watch it regularly and also Pray for Your eyes my friend. I really enjoy Your videos and have learned some really cool techniques from You. Stay safe and well. God Bless You Bob 🇺🇸

[@jacksonheaberlin6051]

This is my new favorite channel it’s the most wholesome and feel good content on the internet.

[@ltksm]

A good tip I learned for telling how well done a steak is is to take your finger and press it against the muscle right around where your thumb meets your palm (on the same hand) This will roughly mimic the consistency/feel you’re looking for in the meat. Index finger feels like a rare steak, middle finger is medium rare, ring finger is medium well, and pinky is well done.

[@MultiGangus]

Nice video Bob, nice to have them again. Best wishes to you and yours .

[@charlenepinola4310]

Its good to see you back on you tube i didn't know you went through all that my mom passed in 2013 from stage four kidney failure.i know how wicked diabetes can be i hope you can live life as comfortable as possible you inspire me to do the best i can in a survival situation. I have tought a few classes when i was younger.i also teach our kids our ways before the world became modern.

[@bigbossignition]

My wife and I have only just discovered this channel recently and we are binge watching them. Is it normally to not have a video for months at a time? This is great content! I need more from Bob Hansler and Huck!

[@cbearslife4950]

I hope you’re well Bob. You’re truly a gentleman and a scholar, an advocate and idol to many of us. I hope you can continue to share your humble knowledge, your good spirit, strong heart and calm patience in the future and time to come.

[@bvicknair10]

@Bob Hansler the Bob Ross of outdoors and survival.

[@HalfPaceOutdoors]

I just found out about you in an article of your story on Facebook, and I must say that I am in total awe... I have had to overcome a spinal cord injury and had to learn to walk again. I have been looking for others with major disabilities out here doing what we do for a little over a year. Keep on keeping on! This is really awesome to find! I'd end with my usual "Find Your Way" but it seems you already have!! I'll definitely continue to follow your journey! Zach

[@julieanndoyel144]

Lol, I love your knowledge and love of animals and nature and how you always share with Huck.

[@anderbeau]

I actually lost vision in one of my eyes recently and have grown tremendous appreciation for his videos! He hasn’t uploaded anything in 7 months, hope all is well and hope to see new content soon! 🤙

[@TheIggy08]

Last video I watched was the medical update one I'm so happy to see you uploading and doing good again man I love your content.

[@lofiwackpainting7439]

Huck is so cute! What a good dog!

[@kentcostello8099]

Man you rock in caveman cooking. I wish I was there. Looks awesome and dam good.

[@anklebracelet5907]

I never get a chance to comment before you get a thousand. So I just wanted to say I love your channel. Thanks & Happy Holidays.

[@BobHansler]

Glad you found us!

[@robertspangler4237]

I'm glad to see you back in the saddle!!

[@judyeverett4553]

steak looks awesome. I hope you both enjoyed it. it was so much fun watching the steak cook Ill try that next spring if I can find the right rock to cook on. my husband is great at trying anything that I have seen on youtube and pleasing me to try it too. thank you so much.

[@nepolianmoirangthem4073]

Keep the videos coming. Love and good wishes for you and your family. Until next time Huck!

[@tico4940]

So funny,how i cooked in the 60s on a beach on Kodiak Island Alaska growing up as a kid,

[@Turkdajerk24]

So much respect and love for you and huck!!

[@4xfish]

Official steak lover here! I ate maybe 15 min. before this video, and it STILL made me hungry! LOL :0) This could possibly be Huck's favorite video! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

[@Q-BinTom]

ThTs one mighty fine hunk of beef and cool way to cook it.

[@kriscarmelo]

Just discovered your channel and been binge watching it like crazy. Hi bob shawna and huck. I had to backtrack to find out about your surgeries-Im glad you’re ok and still making episodes. Be strong. And good luck! Huck finally approved something. Woohoo!

[@SaiWasHere]

I just found this channel and i have no regrets. Hope new videos come out soon! I hope so since this is from 6 months ago.

[@nhider21]

saw a few others touch on it, but steak can be cooked and felt via firmness, if you press the inside of your palm in the webbing (soft, rare-medium) and move downwards to your wrist (firmer, medium-well done) is a general rule. so however you want it just press on it with a finger and correspond with your palm

[@lucifero__]

Your channel is definitely underrated bro. I love this channel💯💯

[@Josue2activee]

Guys, for those people that are new, I recommend watching the part were he is catching snake with Gordon Ramsay, you can find it in a episode in Disney+ on Gordon Ramsay:uncharted. The episode is the Texas one, pretty good collaboration btw. Also, sorry to hear about the list of your eyesight, hope that doesn’t stop you from keep going forward- Bob. God bless and keep doing your videos, good luck.

[@williamnelson4066]

To tell where your steak is to your liking you can use your cheek which is rare, your chin is medium rare, your nose is well done. Or set a timer 7 min one side 5 mins on the other side. Should have a line of pink through the center. To stop your steak from over cooking or becoming touch let rest without cutting it for a couple minutes just to let the meat reabsorb the natural juices back into the meat.

[@Pack.Leader]

Yum. I think you can tell the doneness by pressing your finger into the meat. If it springs back, it's medium rare, if it's less springy, more like medium and if it's not springy at all, it's all for Huck (if he'll still eat it. That dog knows what he likes.) Merry Christmas, Bob! God bless you and your family in 2021.

[@heinrichnitschke5485]

Great video Bob. Hoping you and the fam had a great Christmas and I hope and pray you and your family are blessed in the coming year.

[@benkeys3320]

Can’t wait to see what else comes off the top of that rock! Keep up the good work! I can already smell the venison, pork chops, catfish and crawdad soup!

[@lucerofam5]

Put your thumb and pointer finger together at the tips. Then feel the meaty part on your hand in between the two fingers. While they are together you’ll see how soft the meat is? That’s like starting with a rare steak. Now as you start pulling your fingers apart the stiffer the meat becomes in between the two fingers means the more well done it is. Sorry tried to explain the best I could lol. Hope this helps!!! Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!

[@davidc.9261]

That's incredibly admirable with the things you do with the circumstances you are in.God bless you Man.🇮🇪

[@crowhaven200]

Happy New Year Bob and Huck.. Steak looks medium rare to me and really good..

[@davidduffy9806]

Bob, I’m also vision impaired, love what you’re doing!

[@DutchK75]

Big T-Bone. I love the fact you are a big knife guy.

[@klameros9061]

You can tell how rare or cooked your steak is by pressing it. More stiff if it, the more done it is. The softer the rarer. Good stuff!

[@mrettstatt]

We love watching yall and I'm glad to see you doing the cooking and survival stuff again

[@octaviovids]

Your videos are always so chill and calming, they just make me really happy :) also Huck seems like such a sweetheart.

[@diegoromerocicloturismo3454]

I didn’t know nothing about “ Barely Survival “ . New subcriber from Southern Spain.

[@MachinaOpus]

Huck finally ate your cooking!!

[@patrickgarrison859]

Glad to see you posting again Bob! love the content!

[@zensempai7371]

@Bob Hansler: in regard to your eyesight and cooking meat , try this tactile method : on your non dominate hand 🤚 hold your thumb to your index finger , then with the other hand touch your palm directly under the thumb . That softness = rare cooked . You hold your thumb to the other digits on the same hand for a more well done steak ( Little finger should be well done) Obviously you need a tool to press the meat you are cooking as comparison . Hope that helps . All the best to you and your family from Western Australia.

[@Mohammad.Khairil]

Wow so inspired! Tqsm sir! Ur new followers here from Malaysia 🙋🏻‍♂️🇲🇾 taking care urself during this covid19 sir 💪🏼

[@troopernate8046]

I have heard professional cooks discuss feeling your steak and comparing it to the firmness of one's hand. Supposedly medium rare is close to the muscles of the thumb close to the wrist. That big spongy muscle. Supposedly soft but springs back when pressed.

[@wickedmikes5281]

Heya Bob. People without visual impairments have perpetuated the myth that your other senses become heightened when you lose your vision. What IS true, however: you learn to utilize those other senses more. In this case, try poking your steak with your finger. The more rare it is, the more it will give. It’s not an exact science, but with practice, you’d be surprised at how accurate you can get. As always, I love what you’re doing. Keep jumping those hurdles, man.

[@not_decaf]

I really enjoy ur channel bob, i cant wait to see wat u got coming

[@ocarinamaestro4723]

For tips on how to cook steak without visual cues look up the finger trick. Steak at each stage of cooking has a certain texture. If you press your thumb to each of your fingers you'll see that they each have a different amount of give when you press them. Thumb against pointer is supposed to be raw, thumb against middle is rare, thumb against ring is medium, and thumb against pinky is well done. Hope this helps

[@Chris-yg5vh]

Great episode to revisit the basics of cooking in the bush! I like to do the old gaucho bbq cooking method for meat when I can. Lots of stream for trout so wild cedars make easy cooking too!

[@baseballmorgan8338]

Hey Bob, you can follow the doneness of your steak by feeling the meat and corresponding it with your hand. The way you like your meat, it should feel about like the muscle of your hand between your thumb and first finger.

[@auspell7191]

Yeah as someone else said below a great way to tell the doneness of a steak is by the feeling the middle of it. You can tell how done it is by how much give it has. He went into more detail below or look up the tricks online. I've been a cook for years now and the feel is more accurate than anything else. I guess you could also use a thermometer lol but feeling works better

[@saraborders1253]

I just found your channel and WOW I really didn't know my backyard 4acres in Los Fresnos area had so much wild food. Thank you!! I'm gonna explore my surrounds!!

[@joshmiles7727]

Huck is such a cute dog, love him.

[@davidmuise388]

Awesome video bib hope you had a wonderful Christmas stay safe and god bless

[@johnboy6247]

Bob I haven't watch one of you post for a long time. You were have some health problems back then. So glad to see your post again. I live in West Texas a little north of Abilene and the things I learn from up I can use here. Thank you for your post. Johnny

[@springgoodhart8676]

even having less vision, you did fabulous. Maybe for doneness go for feel of the meat. But truthfully I think you do just fine without advice or thoughts.

[@Zoologic21]

Wow, I had no idea about your eyesight. It seems like you have enough of handle on what you're doing to the point you're able to get through it like a pro even though you're not able to completely see. Been a fan since one of your first wild foraging video. Thank you, you really are an inspiration!

[@annabiotic1078]

Bob! Hope you’re well! Just saw you, Huck, and your daughter with Gordon Ramsey! So awesome! ❤️❤️

[@raynotaro8027]

When u upload it turns my good day into a great day! Keep up the good work Bob, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

[@omarsharif2456]

Way better than toaster delicious thnx for sharing

[@ddoyle11]

You can tell the doneness of meat by feel as well. The more firm the meat feels when pressed by the index finger, the more done it is.

[@dba4292]

I hope you are doing well Bob, I hope your vision is OK again too. I just read about that. I really really hope you're a 100%. -All the best

[@charm1ng]

You can test done ness using touch by touching your thumb with your index finger and feeling the palm right under the thumb as rare. Thumb to middle is medium rare, thumb to ring finger is medium and with pink that’s well done.

[@armancho76]

how are you doing Bob ..great to see you again my friend i hope all is going well with your recoperation and therapy sessions ...its a beautifull piece of steak the marbling on it reminded me of a Wagyu steak ..it looked medium well, once it was done, i didnt see any blood when you sliced into it but the inside was nice and pink...Merry Christmas and whishing you a very Happy New Year

[@ogilvy85]

Good on you, Sir! Much respect and love to you from India ❤️

[@somecringelord5387]

This guy's smile is contagious. I literally just found him from his years old cactus video and now i can't have enough.

[@spadoynkal]

I mentioned this in the chat yesterday but I wanted to explain it in more detail. Hold your hand out, palm up. Poke the base of your hand by the base of the thumb. What does it feel like? If you guessed raw meat, you’re right. Now, make an OK sign with your hand by touching your forefinger and thumb together. Feel the same part of your hand. It’s a little firmer. This is how meat feels when it’s rare. You’re now going to move to your other fingers, and as you do, you’ll notice the pad of your hand will get progressively firmer. Touch your middle finger to the tip of your thumb. That’s how a medium rare steak feels. Next, touch the tip of your ring finger to your thumb. This is what a medium-well will feel like. Last but not least, touch your pinky to your thumb. That’s the equivalent of a well-done steak.

[@cajunsmurf4354]

Excellent. Love the tid bits of knowledge i get that i didn't have before