Camping, campfires, and the cast-iron cooking season is at hand. Depending on your camping type, cast iron pans work great for your campfire cooking. So, get your cookware ready and enjoy these cast iron campfire recipes.
Get your cookware ready for summer
Cast iron’s durability makes it an ideal choice for cooking over coals or open flame, and its ability to retain heat allows it to cook food even if set near coals. Get your cookware in peak condition by removing rust and seasoning it by following these simple steps.
Steps on how to remove rust and season cast iron cookware:
- Step 1: In a container, pour enough EVAPO-RUST® Rust Remover to cover the cookware completely.
- Step 2: For light rust, let it soak for thirty minutes. For heavy rust, soak overnight.
- Step 3: When finished, rinse with water. If deep rust remains in pits, re-immerse the item until all the rust is gone. Un-rusted metal will not be affected.
- Step 4: Once rust is removed, rinse with water and dry.
- Step 5: Once you’ve removed the rust, re-season the pan. This step is super important, so don’t be tempted to skip it. Place the pan in the oven at 200°F to eliminate any moisture and open the pores of the metal to receive the oil. Coat the pan lightly with oil (organic flaxseed oil is recommended), rub off the oil with a paper towel or cloth, and place the pan upside down in the oven. Heat the oven to the highest temperature (450-500°F) and let the pan heat with the oven. After an hour at the hottest temperature, let the pan cool in the oven for two hours. Repeat several times for the best results.
Cast Iron Campfire Recipes
Now that your cookware is ready to go, it’s time to explore some cast iron campfire recipes. Here’s one to get you started.
Skillet Frittata
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, sliced thin
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup basil, chopped
- ½ cup shredded gruyere cheese
Feel free to use whatever combination of veggies, herbs, and cheese your campers prefer.
Instructions
- Prepare a campfire or charcoal for cooking.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10” skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, 7-10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low by raising your campfire grate or moving the skillet to the cooler side of the grill. Add the tomatoes to the skillet, followed by the egg mixture, basil, and cheese. Cover with a lid. Scatter a few embers across the lid.
- Cook until the frittata has puffed up and the eggs are just set, about 15 minutes (check at 10 minutes to gauge progress, using heat-proof gloves or a lid lifter to remove the lid).
Serve with additional cheese and basil if desired and enjoy!
Enjoy your campfire cooking recipes and adventures!