Guidesman Long-Lasting Cool Touch Pie Iron, 2-Pack

Food experts call the pie iron an “underrated camping tool.” It boasts a simple design: just two square or similarly-shaped cast iron or aluminum pans mounted onto fireproof rods. The pans are then joined together with a hinge, and presto! It becomes a miniature oven.

Midwestern campers love this product. Pie irons are great for making sealed-edge sandwiches, omelets, mini-pies and many other delightful treats when you’re enjoying the great outdoors.

Pie irons are made to use over open flames like campfires. Most are constructed from cast iron, which is durable and can stand up to high temperatures. Aluminum pie irons do not stand up to heat as well but are not as heavy to hold. These outdoor cooking tools have long handles to keep chefs safe from the heat, with grips on the ends.

The best part about pie irons is that the concave plates envelop their contents, which allows the food to get cooked on all sides. The edges crimp the crust and seal all the good fillings inside. The cooked food resembles an empanada or a little pie. Delicious!

• Grease the pie iron before cooking with oil, butter or cooking spray to help with browning. Add in the sandwich and close the pie iron.
• Some pie irons come with locking mechanisms for tighter seals.
• Cook the food for a few minutes on one side, flip it over and cook it for a few more minutes. Then, it should be done.
• Aluminum pie plates are more prone to warping.
• Pie irons are affordable and great for camping, cabins and motor homes.
• Do not let children use pie irons without adults present.