Suggestions for Pie Irons/Sandwich Makers?

[AJMom]

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!

[camperpaul]

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.

[Harley_Dude]

Scroll down and look at the Rome offerings....best there is.

http://www.wisementrading.com/outdoorcooking/pie_irons.htm

[dewey02]

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!

[swtgran]

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.

[AJMom]

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?

[BryceB]

Single cast iron. Single just because, but cast iron because we melted a set of aluminum ones in a fire one time.