Pie Iron Recipes
AKA: Pudgie Pies, Mountain Pies, Hobo Pies, Sandwich Cook ers, and Pie Shams
A Pie Iron is a mold of cast iron or aluminum, with handles. Each side also serves as a small skillet. Bread is placed in first and then the filling into the generous cooking cavity. The two sides close and are then placed over hot coals. Pie irons are often available for use at most GS camps; be sure to call ahead and reserve them with the ranger. Irons are also available at discount (WalMart) and sporting goods (Dick’s) stores for ~$10. The solid cast iron design holds up to the rigors of the campfire best but must be watched closely to avoid burning. Pie Irons are fun to use, and make terrific sandwiches and desserts. Be sure that irons are well- greased (cooking spray works well) to avoid sticking an aid in clean-up. One word of caution- watch children closely because the fillings can get very hot! Basic Instructions 1. Place slice of bread, butter side down, on lower half of cooker. Spoon fruit, meat, or other filling on center of bread (see recipes). 2. Place second slice of bread, butter side up, on top of fillings. Latch hand; trim off excess bread if necessary. 3. Toast over campfire, fireplace or bbq until golden brown on both sides. A delicious snack in 4 to 6 minutes.
Fruit Pie Use any canned pie filling; apple, cherry, and peach are delicious. Place filling between your choice of bread (or puffed pastry or canned crescent rolls) as per our basic direction. Grill until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar and serve. You can substitute canned crescent rolls for bread, but be sure to coat your iron with cooking spray. Square Saue rkraut Pie 2 slices white bread Leftover mashed potaoes (tip - when making potatoes substitute mayo for milk) Sauerkraut Shredded cheddar optional ingredients - Leftover spareribs, deboned & chopped into 1" strips. Place slice of bread, buttered side down, into cooker. Fill with ingredients, cover with remaining slice of bread buttered side up. Close cooker, latch handles and grill until toasted. Cornbread Prepare cornbread mix according to direction on package. Into a well greased cooker, fill cavity about one third w ith mix. Close, latch handles and bake over very low heat until done.
Rocky Road Treat Spread peanut butter on 2 slices of bread. Add one large marshmallow and one chocolate bar square between buttered bread slices. Toast in cooker until bread is golden brown. Fried Potatoes Place sliced potatoes in cooker, add butter, salt and pepper (to taste) and close. Grill on both sides over low heat. Tuna Me lts Mix canned tuna fish, chopped pickle and mayonnaise. Place on slice of bread, buttered side down, and add slice of Havarti cheese and a slice of tomato. Cover with remaining side of buttered bread and grill until hot and toasty. Beef Pie Place one piece of pie dough loosely in cooker cavity, buttered side down. Add cubed, cooked beef, cooked potato slices, onions and pepper. Cover with remaining piece of pie crust, buttered side up. Close grill and latch handles. Bake for approximately 5 minutes. Pizza Pie Place slice of pizza crust in cooker cavity, add tomato puree, green peppers, slivered garlic, oregano, mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni. Cover with second slice of pizza crust. Grill 3 or 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness is reached. English muffins or sliced bread or pita can be used in place of pizza crust. Garlic Buns Spread inside of burger buns with but ter and sprinkle with garlic salt and paprika. Turn each bun inside out and place into cooker cavity. Grill until golden brow n. Hot Ham and Cheese Place slice of bread, buttered side down, into cooker. Place slice of ham and slice of cheese on bread. Add Dijon mustard and cover with remaining slice of bread, buttered side up. Close cooker, latch handles and grill to golden brow n. Sloppy Joes Use canned, pre-cooked sloppy joe mix or make your own mix with hamburger, barbecue sauce and onion. (Meat must be precooked.) Place mix between buttered bread and cook over low heat until hot and toasty. Bacon and Tomato Spec ial Fill whole wheat bread with sliced tomatoes, crisp bacon, lettuce and mayonnaise. Toast sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes in pie iron. Eggs Open cooker and use as two skillets, place one egg in each side of cooker. Use cooker in closed position for scrambled eggs; add onion, cheese, pepper, and mushrooms for omelettes. French Toast Dip 2 bread slices into egg batter, place both slices into cooker, placing strawberry jam between bread slices. Toast until browned.
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