If you have an open fire, you can cook a variety of dishes using nothing but your grill and some fireproof pots. But even if you don’t have a backyard fireplace, an outdoor fireplace insert or a gas burner, you can still get a taste of a real fire in your cooking by using a variety of cast iron cookware.
What makes cast iron so special? Unlike most cookware, cast iron distributes heat evenly so you don’t have to worry about hot spots. This makes it an ideal material for slow-cooking tough cuts of meat like ribs or pork shoulder, or simmering stews and chili.
Here are our picks for the best cast iron cookware to use on an open fire.
Our Editor’s Best Open Fire Cookware Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
KingCamp Camping Cookware Set, 304 Stainless Steel Campfire Cooking Pots Pan and Kettle with Travel Tote Bag for Camping Outdoor Kitchen Cooking Picnic for 4-6
- MULTIPLE SIZES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS: 0.9L camping kettle for 3-4 cups. large pot size 7.8*4.9IN, middle pot size 6.2*3.8IN, Colander size 7*3.7IN, Fry pan size 7.8*1.9IN. You can select the size of the cookware based on the tribe size of your travel, ensuring convenient meals; This set for 4 to 6 people, ideal for those who love hiking, camping, mountaineering, picnics, or other outdoor events
- 304 STAINLESS STEEL: The cookware is made of 304 double-bottomed stainless steel; The material is robustness and resistance against wear and tear or corrosion, and conducts heat speedly. Enjoy your outdoor meals, heated via open flame, charcoal, wood, gas or induction cooker with our cookware set
- PORTABILITY: All pots can stack together into the travel tote bag. Pot handles are perforated for hanging and suspending pots over open fires
- NON STICK GRIDDLE PAN: It is designed to conduct heat quickly and provide good cooking performance to bring you a fast and delicious meal in your journey. Non stick material for easy clean and removable handle for easy storage
- COLANDER FOR EASY STRAINING: Perfect for straining berries, vegetables, pasta and more. Enjoy hassle-free cooking and cleaning
Bestseller No. 2
GameMaker Open Fire Cooking Grill – Portable Campfire Grill for Open Flame Cooking, Firepits, Outdoor Fire Rings & Camping – Heavy-Duty, Easy Setup & Adjustable Height
- OUTDOOR FIRE PIT GRILL: The GameMaker Combo makes outdoor open fire cooking fun, quick and easy. The grill and skillet combo is a must for any camping or backyard adventure. with the Gravity Combo (grill & skillet).
- HEAVY DUTY CAMPFIRE GRILL: The GameMaker open fire gravity grill & skillet system is incredibly durable yet is an ultra-portable campfire cooking system. Grill dimensions: 18.5” x 16.375”: Skillet dimensions: 18. 625” x 15. 625”: Pole dimensions: 36.75” tall.
- ADJUSTABLE: This outdoor cooking system sets up & breaks down with no tools needed. The grill and skillet are easily adjusted with a 'lift & set' process allowing gravity and leverage to do the rest.
- ROCK SOLID: Simply drive the stake in the ground next to your fire and pivot the grill and skillet over to begin cooking. The grill & skillet can independently rotate 360 degrees, moving it off the fire to serve or one direction or another away from hot spots.
- VERSATILE: The Gravity Grill Combo features over 300 sq. inches of cooking space & comes with the grill posts, grill and skillet.
Bestseller No. 3
Campfire Tripod for Cooking - Campfire Cooking Equipment, Outdoor Fire Pit Stand, Portable Cast Iron Open Camping Tripod cookware for Dutch Oven,Grill,Lodge,firepit
- Durable & Stable – Built from premium thickened steel, this sturdy campfire tripod’s triangular design ensures no tipping or wobbling. Perfect for safe and secure campfire cooking
- High Heat Resistance - Withstands up to 1500°F thanks to a durable black powder coating, ensuring this dutch oven stand longevity even under extreme heat.
- Efficient Heat Flow Design - The open center design enhances airflow and even heat distribution, helping you cook meals evenly and efficiently
- Versatile Cooking Compatibility - Whether frying, boiling, or grilling, this camping tripod for cooking fits multiple cookware types, including dutch oven,kettles,Jetboil, Camping Griddle,pots, and grills
- Portable and Lightweight - Easy to disassemble and carry, this tripod stand is designed for ultimate portability—perfect for camping trips and outdoor adventures
Bestseller No. 4
KingCamp Camping Cookware Set, 304 Stainless Steel Campfire Cooking Pots Pan and Kettle with Travel Tote Bag for Camping Outdoor Kitchen Cooking Picnic for 4-6
- MULTIPLE SIZES FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS: Large pot size 7.8*4.9IN, middle pot size 6.2*3.8IN, Colander size 7*3.7IN, Fry pan size 7.8*1.9IN. You can select the size of the cookware based on the tribe size of your travel, ensuring convenient meals; This set for 4 to 6 people, ideal for those who love hiking, camping, mountaineering, picnics, or other outdoor events
- 304 STAINLESS STEEL：The cookware is made of 304 double-bottomed stainless steel; The material is robustness and resistance against wear and tear or corrosion, and conducts heat speedly. Enjoy your outdoor meals, heated via open flame, charcoal, wood, gas or induction cooker with our cookware set
- PORTABILITY: All pots can stack together into the travel tote bag. Pot handles are perforated for hanging and suspending pots over open fires
- NON STICK GRIDDLE PAN: It is designed to conduct heat quickly and provide good cooking performance to bring you a fast and delicious meal in your journey. Non stick material for easy clean and removable handle for easy storage
- COLANDER FOR EASY STRAINING: Perfect for straining berries, vegetables, pasta and more. Enjoy hassle-free cooking and cleaning
Bestseller No. 5
GRITR Titanium Canteen Mess Kit | Compact Portable Camping Open Fire Cookware Set for Backpacking, Hiking, Fishing | Ultralight Durable Outdoor Camp Cooking Utensils - Storage Bag Included
- Versatile Cookware Set - The GRITR backpacking cookware set includes camping essentials outdoor enthusiasts need for cooking or eating in nature: 33.8 oz single-walled canteen with lid, 25.4 oz mess tin with folding handles, 13.5 oz cup with lid and folding handle, and 7.7" spork with bottle opener; This camp mess kit is crafted to last in the harshest conditions and suitable for hiking, backpacking, fishing, traveling or picnics
- Durable Materials - The outdoor cookware set is made of strong yet lightweight 100% Titanium, known for its corrosion resistance, making this camp gear a reliable ally on any outdoor adventure; Titanium does not affect beverages or food, preserving their original taste and making this backpacking gear safe for your health
- Easy Carry & Storage - GRITR camping utensils come with a 7" x 4.7" x 8.2" 1000D Nylon bag for convenient storage; An adjustable strap allows you to customize the fit for easy carry and quick access to your camping essentials while on the move; Aluminum carabiner makes it easy to attach the storage bag to a belt or backpack, ensuring that the mess kit stays securely in place during travel or activities
- Convenient Usage - This titanium camping cookware features volume marks in oz/ml for accurate measuring; Foldable handles of the mess tin and canteen cup allow easy handling and help campers avoid getting burned while eating or drinking; The titanium spork adds convenience when dining outdoors as it can be used as a fork, spoon, or bottle opener
- Unlimited Grit Lifetime Warranty - The GRITR backpacking mess kit is covered by our Unlimited Grit Lifetime Warranty; If your camping accessories become damaged or defective, GRITR will repair them; In the event your camping gear can't be repaired, we will replace it with an equal or superior model; The Unlimited Grit Warranty does not cover lost, stolen, and cosmetically or deliberately damaged products; Everything else is covered
Bestseller No. 6
18Pcs Camping Cookware Mess Kit, Joyfair 7.8” Nonstick Camp Cooking Utensil Set (Pot, Pan, Kettle, Grill Grate), Outdoor Backpacking Gear Open Fire Essentials Accessories, Compact/Portable/Lightweight
- 【ROBUST MATERIAL】 Joyfair camping mess kit is made of food-grade hard anodized aluminum, perform well in heat conductivity, ensure quick heat transfer and retain heat to save time and fuel, Heavy gauge camp cookware up to 0.8mm thickness, offers superior strength to withstands frequent use without warping, providing long-lasting performance
- 【LARGE CAMPFIRE COOKWARE】 With larger capacity, our 1L pan, 1.6L kettle and 2.8L pot are ideal for 2 person, The frying pan features a teflon non-stick coating for easier food releasing and effortless cleaning, Deep pot can hold more food and prevent foods spilling out, Kettle with wide handle can be hung over the open fire
- 【GRILL GRATE】 Constructed by solid stainless steel can withstand high temperature without deformation during open fire grilling, Features with two holes and detachable legs to help you adjust the suitable height at anytime, With strong structure can hold heavy object stably, A fantastic addition to the outdoor campfire cooking
- 【PORTABLE & LIGHTWEIGHT】 This compact backpacking gear essentials set weights only 3.7 Lbs and measures 7.8’’Dia x 7’’H after packing, Easy to fold and bundle for saving a lot of space of your backpack, making it convenient to store, Comes with a mesh bag for carry outside, reduce your burden of luggage to make you fully enjoy the camping
- 【18PCS CAMPING EQUIPMENT】 Contains all mast-have supplies to meet various need of cooking, serving and cleaning, Include: 6.5’’ Grill Grate, 7.8’’Dia. Frying Pan, 7.7’’Dia. Pot, 7’’Dia. Kettle, Spatula, Soup Ladle, Food Tong, 2 Folding Cutlery Set(Fork, Spoon, Knife), 2 Plates, 2 Cups and Cleaning Sponge, Great for hiking, backpacking, picnics, outdoor adventures and etc., Packed in an exquisite box which will be a great gift choice on Christmas, birthday, Father’s day
Bestseller No. 7
Camping Cookware Set 304 Stainless Steel 8-Piece Pots & Pans Open Fire Cooking Kit | Frying Pan Steamer with Travel Tote Bag | Compact For Outdoors & Indoors Kitchen Family Campfire Hiking RV
- COMPLETE COOKWARE SET FOR YOUR ADVENTURES- Sharing a hearty meal over the fire surrounded with people you care about, is priceless. Wealers brings you a complete cookware set to make all that possible, consisting of 1x WITH OUT NONSTICK COATING Frying/ Sauce Pan, 1x Steamer/strainer, 1x Large Pot & Lid, 1x Medium Pot & Lid,1x Small Cooking Pot & Lid.
- SUPERIOR STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION- All our outdoors cooking set’s pieces are made with premium 304 Stainless Steel for extra durability and longevity. Feel absolutely free to take our cookware set on your trips and enjoy wholesome meals cooked over open fire, charcoal, wood or gas induction when you hike, camp, or take your RV to the outdoors.
- PRACTICAL, TRAVEL-FRIENDLY- Our pots are highly portable; they come with a handy, lightweight travel bag, and features folding and removable handles for extra space. The lids have easy-grip handles for safe touching when cooking, and are stackable so that you don’t have to sacrifice room for other important gear.
- INDOORS OR OUTDOORS- Our cookware set delivers perfect results whether outdoors or indoors. With a pure aluminum encapsulated base you get even heat distribution, handles and side grips that are professionally riveted for a lifetime of perfect balance- our set delivers in all fronts. Plus, all our pieces can be used with ovens, stovetops, broilers and can be frozen for easy storage.
- 100% SAFE & TESTED- The Wealers cooking set goes through rigorous controls to ensure that it’s perfectly safe for your health, as it’s 100% Food Grade Material. What’s more, our kitchen equipment is dishwasher friendly to make your life easy and mess-free. DIMENSIONS (diameter): Sauce pan : 14/16cm, Stock pot : 20cm, Frying pan : 20cm, Steamer : 18cm.
Bestseller No. 8
VEVOR Folding Campfire Grill, Heavy Duty Steel Mesh Grate, 22.4" Portable Camping Grates Over Fire Pit, Camp Fire Cooking Equipment with Legs Carrying Bag, Grilling Rack for Outdoor Open Flame Cooking
- Foldable & Portable: This heavy duty over fire camp grill boasts a foldable design and comes with a storage bag that is both wearable and beautiful to carry and protect the grill, making it easy to transport anywhere. It can be folded into 11.2"x11.2"x1.2" in 5 seconds, which is 10 lbs weight only.
- High-Quality Steel: The open fire grill is made of heavy-duty steel with a coat of paint on the surface, which is durable, food-grade, rust-proof, and high-temperature heat resistant. It can stand temperatures up to 572℉ / 300℃ without deformation and cracking.
- Grill & Griddle: This over fire camp grill is designed as half grill net and half frying plate. You can choose different cooking methods for other ingredients. And it can also be used as a cutting board, multi-purpose, and is very good for outdoor use.
- Diamond-Shaped Mesh: The folding campfire grill for the fire pit is designed with a high-density mesh grill, which can transfer heat efficiently and distributes heat evenly. You won't worry about dropping food if you want to cook bacon, eggs, toast, steaks, pancakes, sausages, or even pineapple slices.
- Multi-Purpose Use: Designed for outdoor cookware, frying pans, skillets, and pots, for cooking over an open fire. Widely used outdoors such as camping, hiking, picnic, traveling, backpacking, climbing, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Bestseller No. 9
GOLDACE Stainless Steel Camping Gear and Equipment - Campfire Cooking Accessories Set - Radiate Portable Round Cookware - Dutch Oven Camping Cookware - Outdoor Camp Tripod Cooking, Silver
- The new product in 2020, the hook consists of two parts, namely the hook chain and the 3-hole fixing plate. The hook is made of stainless steel and weighs about 148 grams. The length of the chain is 46.45 inches, the diameter of the large hole is 0.78 inches, and the diameter of the small hole is 0.39 inches. The hook bag is made of synthetic cowhide material and copper buttons. The sturdy synthetic cowhide bag can protect the hook and fixed plate well
- The height of the hanging chain can be adjusted to the flame according to actual needs. It can be used with outdoor cooking appliances such as Dutch ovens, coffee pots, teapots, and kettles. Stove bracket can be quickly assembled and disassembled, compact storage, small size after storage, light weight, easy to carry, it is an essential tool for outdoor adventure, camping
- Fine workmanship, round polished, without any sharp edge marks, strong and durable
- Suitable for outdoor camping, traveling, hiking, adventure, herders, rescue, extreme survival
- It can be used in the seaside, lakeside, riverside, wilderness, forest, bamboo forest, just 3 small wooden sticks or bamboo, you can quickly build a fire pit, easy and convenient. Please watch the video for how to use it.
Bestseller No. 10
Lot45 Campfire Tripod for Cooking Stand Over Fire Camp Grill - 40-48in Adjustable Camping Tripod for Cooking Dutch Oven with Cauldron Kettle Pot Hanger Chain Hook - Open Fire Cookware Equipment
- [Make Food Outdoors]: Use the Lot45 Cooking Tripod for Campfire to hold cooking pots over open fires; Legs attached at top and include S-hook and chain to hang a pot, Dutch oven, kettle
- [Adjust Footprint Size]: Jointed legs on camping tripod grill for campfire are sectioned to allow height adjustments; 48in (121.9cm) collapsed height and 40in (102cm) fully opened height
- [Fits Your Campfire]: Tripod firepit grill sets up for any campfire setting; spread apart for lower and shorter hanging pot or move closer together for taller hanging pot
- [Trusted Quality]: Portable camp Dutch oven tripod for fire pit constructed from 1/2-inch (1cm) rolled steel with heat-resistant powder coating that can be set inside fire pit ring
- [Take Anywhere]: Use lakeside, campsite, or backyard this kit includes 1 tripod Dutch oven stand with chain, S-hook, and leg sections that fit inside a convenient carrying bag
Best Open Fire Cookware Buying Guide
Before choosing the best open fire cookware you should consider following options:
1. Size and Capacity: The first thing you should consider when buying an open fire pot is its size and capacity. You need to get a pot that is suitable for the number of people you want to cook for.
The ideal size of an open fire pot would be one that has a capacity of at least 12 liters. Smaller ones are not suitable for large groups of people.
The size and capacity of the pot will depend on the number of people you want to cook for. If you have a large group of people to cook for, then you need a large pot.
2. Material: The material of the pot will affect its durability and cost. The most common materials include cast iron, aluminum, and titanium.
Cast iron is the most durable and affordable option. However, it requires special care to prevent it from getting damaged.
Aluminum is light and affordable. However, it is not as durable as cast iron and can react with some foods to give them a strange taste.
Titanium is light and durable. However, it is expensive. You need to make sure that the lid also made of a similar material so that it can fit well with the pot.
3. Weight: The weight of the pot will depend on the material used. The lighter the pot, the easier it will be to carry it around with you.
Generally, aluminum and titanium pots are lighter than cast iron ones. You can also get two aluminum pots of different sizes to cook different types of foods.
4. Cost: The cost of the pot will depend on its size and material. Cast iron pots are cheaper than aluminum and titanium pots.
You can buy a cast iron open fire pot and then decide to either paint or not paint it. If you paint it, then the pot will be easier to clean. However, if you don’t paint it, then the pot will be cheaper.
5. Ease of Use: It is important to get a pot that is easy to use. The lid of the pot should have a good fit so that it doesn’t fall off while you are cooking.
What else you should know about open fire cookware
1. What are the best types of open fire cookware?
Some of the best types of open fire cookware are Dutch ovens, skillets, and griddles.
2. What are the benefits of cooking with open fire cookware?
Some benefits of cooking with open fire cookware include the following:
-It can help add flavor to food.
-It can help food cook more evenly.
-It can help reduce the amount of time needed to cook food.
3. What are some of the best recipes for open fire cooking?
Some of the best recipes for open fire cooking include:
-S’mores
-Campfire Cones
-Campfire Pizza
-Campfire Foil Packets
-Campfire Banana Boats
-Campfire Sausage and Peppers
4. What are some tips for using open fire cookware?
Some tips for using open fire cookware include:
– Place cookware on a level surface to prevent it from tipping over.
– Use a fireproof mat or pad under cookware to protect surfaces from heat damage.
– Preheat cookware before adding food to it.
– Use appropriate utensils for the type of cookware being used.
– Be careful when handling hot cookware. Use oven mitts or pot holders to protect your hands from burns.
5. How do I care for my open fire cookware?
If you have cast iron cookware that you use on your open fire, it is important to season it regularly. This will help to prevent the iron from rusting. You can season your cookware by rubbing it down with vegetable oil and then heating it over the fire.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best open fire cookware. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best open fire cookware will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.