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Apr 08, 2014

Suggestions for Pie Irons/Sandwich Makers?

We have two boys, ages 9 and 12, and would like to pick up a few pie irons/sandwich makers for grilled cheese, etc., on family trips. Single, double, aluminum, cast iron...too many choices! What would you recommend for a family of four and why?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
  • I agree Rome cast iron is the way to go. The handles can be removed and the iron seasoned in the oven, but as long a fire is available that would be the first choice.
    If it were me i would go with 2 singles, that way neither youngster has to wait.
  • coolbreeze01 wrote:
    I didn't know special cookware was needed to make a toasted cheese sandwich. Have fun.


    How do you make them over a fire?
  • Thanks for the input everyone!

    coolbreeze01 wrote:
    I didn't know special cookware was needed to make a toasted cheese sandwich. Have fun.


    Just as an RV is not needed for vacationing. ;)
  • I didn't know special cookware was needed to make a toasted cheese sandwich. Have fun.
  • I got my cast iron pie makers at A.C.E. Hardware; I think they are Lodge but I'm not sure.

    Try it with flour tortillas for the crusts and pizza toppings inside.

    Your mouth will love you forever.
  • Cast iron for sure. We had a girl scout troop and the camp bought aluminum pie irons. Every one was warped. We personally have one single round and one single square cast iron. I prefer the square one because you can get more goodies inside a square one. Enjoy!
  • Yes they need to be seasoned just like any other cast iron, but it is so worth it. Once done they get better and better. I seasoned mine over our gas stove top. I would also think you could unscrew the handles and do them in the oven like any other piece of CI.

    So much fun your boys will have. terry r.
  • Thanks, I was wondering about that. Do they need to be seasoned like other cast iron? If so, it has to be done in a campfire, right?
  • Single cast iron. Single just because, but cast iron because we melted a set of aluminum ones in a fire one time.