Camas Roasting Pit
The Camas bulb is indigestible when raw. To unlock its sweetness, it requires a sustained, 48-72 hour thermal reaction in a subterranean Roasting Pit.
Structural Engineering
Using a combination of fire-heated stones, green grass insulation, and earth burial, the pit maintains a constant, high-moisture temperature that transforms the bulb’s chemistry.
Modern Equivalent
While pit-roasting is a communal art, the same chemical transition can be achieved using a modern slow-cooker or Dutch oven.