Let’s be honest—there are a lot of ways to cook when you’re outdoors. But if you ask us, nothing beats a cast iron skillet. It’s the one thing we never leave behind.
Seriously. We’ve hauled it through forests, cooked on beaches, and set it on more fires than we can count. And once you’ve used it, you’ll get it.
So here it is—our list of go-to meals we just won’t cook without our trusty skillet. These are the dishes that taste better, cook better, and just feel right in cast iron.
1. Steak (Always Steak) 🥩
If you’ve only ever grilled steak on a barbecue, you’re missing out. Cast iron gives you that perfect crusty sear while keeping the inside juicy. Add butter, garlic, and a little rosemary? Game over.
We use the MWTP Cast Iron Skillet every time—it gets hot, stays hot, and gives us steakhouse-level results in the middle of the woods.
2. Crispy Fire Potatoes 🥔
You know those potatoes that are golden on the outside and soft in the middle? That’s cast iron magic. Toss in a little oil, salt, maybe some wild garlic if it’s in season, and let the skillet do the work.
Bonus points if you let them crisp up in bacon fat. Just saying.
3. Campfire Eggs (Without the Guesswork) 🍳
We’ve all messed up eggs at some point—burnt edges, raw middles, stuck to the pan. But cast iron fixes all of that.
The heat is steady, the cleanup is easy, and you can crack your eggs right into buttery goodness and let them set just right. Scrambled, fried, over-easy—it’s all better in cast iron.
4. Grilled Cheese That Actually Grills 🧀
Not to be dramatic, but grilled cheese made in cast iron is a whole personality. You get crispy, buttery bread and gooey, molten cheese inside—no soggy spots, no half-melted slices.
Feeling bold? Add hot honey, bacon, or leftover pulled pork. Feeling cozy? Keep it classic. Either way, it’s better with fire and a skillet.
5. One-Skillet Pasta Dinners 🍝
Yes, you can make pasta while camping. And no, it’s not that hard.
We love cooking sausage and garlic in the skillet, tossing in a bit of broth or tomato sauce, and folding in cooked pasta. It all comes together with one pan, and it’s the kind of meal that makes you feel like a forest chef. (Because you are.)
6. Wild Mushrooms in Garlic Butter 🍄
This one’s simple and perfect. Grab some mushrooms (foraged if you know what you’re doing), throw them into your skillet with butter, garlic, and a splash of something tasty—wine, broth, whatever you’ve got.
Let them sizzle until golden and juicy, then scoop them onto bread or steak or straight into your mouth. We don’t judge.
7. Skillet Cookie or Cornbread (We Couldn’t Pick) 🍪🍯
Whether you’re in a sweet or savory mood, your cast iron skillet is your best friend:
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Cornbread gets those crispy edges and a fluffy inside.
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Cookies turn gooey and golden, especially if you press chocolate chunks right into the dough and eat it warm from the pan.
Best enjoyed under the stars with a spoon in one hand and something cold in the other.
Why We’ll Never Stop Using Cast Iron
Because it just works.
Because it makes food taste better.
Because it feels like cooking should feel.
The MWTP Cast Iron Skillet is deep enough for big meals, triple-seasoned so food slides right off, and tough enough to last through anything—from open fires to rainy campouts.
We’ve tested it in every way, and it’s still our #1.
Some people bring fancy tools and multi-burner setups to the forest. We bring a skillet. That’s it.
Because once you’ve cooked over fire with cast iron, there’s no going back. These are the meals we’ll always make in it, and the memories that come with them? Even better.
🔥 Want your own fire-side hero? Grab the MWTP Cast Iron Skillet and get cookin’.
