Madog Carbon Steel Open Fire Set
You may not be surprised to learn that we get a lot of kit to review here at Muddy Towers, and all of it is used and well tested, then put to one side when newer, similar products arrive. Then there are the rare products that are so good that from the moment they’re delivered they meld themselves into our daily life, to a point that often I forget to review them.
A prime example is this carbon steel outdoor cookware set that Craig from Madog Outdoors sent me. The Open Fire Set comprises of a 23cm (9”) skillet, a 3 litre Dutch oven, universal lid, 316 stainless steel detachable handle and a canvas stuff sack to keep them all together.
Constructed from 3mm carbon steel for an even heat distribution and excellent heat retention, both wares are designed for open flame cooking, as well on the BBQ, and at home on the hob.
On arrival both pots are unseasoned (grey), so your first job is to season them, and a step by step instruction booklet is included, there’s also a good video on Craig’s website detailing the process. Like any carbon steel, and cast iron cookwares, a natural seasoned layer will be built up over time to offer a non-stick surface without artificial PTFE or PFOA.
And don’t forget, carbon steel has similar cooking performance to cast iron but at half the weight, making it the perfect balance between portability and cooking performance.
Weighing in at 3.8kg and measuring 250mm diameter and 100mm tall, they’re not necessarily the best for back-packing, but they’re perfect for throwing in the back of your 4x4 (or leaving at home), as Craig has designed them for the adventurous food lovers amongst us.
We’ve use them in campervans, over a campfire and even on Swedish Fire Logs in remote places, and I love the fact that both pots cook nice and evenly.
Since receiving the kit I haven’t requested any other pan sets to review as the Open Fire Set is super versatile, and the idea that it will last me a lifetime just amplifies my respect for them.
price: £109 for the set
individual prices: Skillet - £49 / Dutch Oven - £79
more at » www.madogoutdoors.com