Pie iron cooking is a simple way of making terrific hot sandwiches over your campfire in a matter of minutes. These general directions will pertain to a large variety of toasted sandwiches.
Using two pieces of bread, butter one side of each slice. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down into the bottom pie iron cavity. Form this piece of bread into the cavity with your fingers. On top of this bread, place your favorite sandwich fillings. Top with the second slice of bread, butter side up. Close the pie iron and snap the handles shut. Hold or place the pie iron over your campfire, grill, fireplace or campstove.
Although cooking times will vary depending on your heat source, three or four minutes on each side will normally be sufficient to heat the ingredients and turn the bread golden brown.
SQUARE PIE IRON
Square pie irons are the overall favorite by campers, mostly due to their design, which allows for whole slices of bread and ingredients to fit in the cooking cavity with ease. Although first commercially sold in aluminum, square cast iron has become the standard for most family campers. If you wish to place the pie iron directly into the coals, cast iron is definitely better!
ROUND PIE IRON
As much as people love the traditional square design, there are many folks who love the Round Pie Iron. It's all in the way the cooker seals the food -- locking in flavors whether it's a hamburger, quick bread or dessert. With a sandwich, the round design crimps the corners of the bread to form a firm seal (similar to ravioli.)
HAMBURGER GRILLER
The
hamburger griller design has slotted openings in the castings which allows the grease to drip away. It's great for a variety of meats and vegetables and is especially versatile for stuffed hamburgers. Because of dripping grease, this cooker is recommended for use over an open outdoor campfire.
Do not use the hamburger griller indoors under any circumstances or over gas or electric stoves!
