Cast iron gives even heat and is especially well-suited for cooking over a campfire. We have, therefore, a rich selection of cast iron products for our campfire pans. Here we share a few tips on how you can succeed with campfire food in cast iron.
Cast iron must be treated before first-time use
All of our pure cast iron products are made of raw cast iron. That means that the surface of the iron is untreated and porous, with thousands of small pores. Unlike products with a non-stick coating, the product needs to be saturated with fat, to secure an optimal cooking surface. It is important that you do this before you start to use the product for the first time.
Heating of cast iron
Fire up the campfire pan with kindling wood that burns easily. Cast iron takes a little time to heat up. Add in time for preheating before starting to make exciting food experiments. Over a campfire pan, you place the cast iron on the grate, to keep a suitable distance from the heat.
Wait until the cast iron is suitably hot before you have the desired fat (spray fat), butter, or oil that tolerates high heat (for example rapeseed, sunflower seed, soybean, or peanut oil). When the butter is golden or foamy, the oil slightly wavy, it is ready for cooking. You can also test with water. If the water evporates immediately, it is ready.
Waffles over the campfire pan
The waffle iron must be brushed with oil before use. You can do this the day before you will use it. The waffle iron must be heated up slowly before use. Make sure that it isn’t too warm during cooking, or it will be easy for the waffles to burn. The iron must also not be too cold, as the batter can run out. One must have a little patience and practice. When the flames are low, it’s ready for cooking. The waffle iron is placed on the grate. This enables the iron to lay flat and have the most even heat. Remember to turn the iron over occasionally. The waffles are done when they are golden and crispy. Brush well with butter between each waffle. Add a little kindling occasionally to keep as even a heat as possible.
Toast over the campfire pan
Make sure that the iron isn’t too hot when you cook. When the flames are low or you have nice embers, it is ready for cooking. The toast iron is best placed on the grate. This enables the iron to lay flat and have the most even heat.
