Griddle pan for open fire

Muurikka griddle pan with and without legs

The first Muurikka griddle pans were made in Finland, by two friends who started making them for their own use – to cook pancakes over an open fire. Since then, the Muurikka griddle pan has become a popular outdoor product, and more and more people are discovering the charm of cooking on a griddle pan over an open fire. 

Griddle pan for different needs

Choose the right griddle pan size for your needs: Will you need to carry the griddle pan for a long distance? In that case, the Muurikka griddle pan 38 cm or Muurikka griddle pan 48 cm may suit you best. Is there a prepared fire pit at your campsite? Our griddle pans are available both with and without legs. And if you choose a griddle pan with legs, you can easily unscrew them if you want to use the griddle pan with a gas burner, an electric grill or on a fire pit with the option of placing the griddle pan over the fire. How many people will be eating? Our largest griddle pan cooking over an open fire are Muurikka 78 cm and Muurikka 58 cm. They are suitable for slightly larger groups. Our largest griddle pans are Muurikka 100 and Muurikka 120 cm. They cannot be brought on trips and are therefore only sold together with gas burners on stands.

Accessories for the griddle pan

The Muurikka range of griddle pans includes many useful accessories. Spatulas, knives and cutting boards are some examples of products that make cooking on a griddle pan outdoors easier and more fun. A practical lid for your griddle pan is perfect when your food needs to simmer for a while. 

Caring for your Muurikka griddle pan

When you have a new griddle pan, you need to start by cleaning it with mild detergent and season it properly. Heat the griddle pan until it darkens and then spread a thin and even layer of fat – such as our frying fat or a neutral cooking oil – over the entire surface before heating the griddle pan thoroughly for about 15 minutes. It's all right if it starts to smoke. Then let the griddle pan cool before wiping it with kitchen paper and applying a new, thin layer of fat.

To clean the griddle pan after use, you usually only need water. Do it immediately after use and you'll extend the life of your griddle pan. Wipe away food debris and heat the griddle pan; pour in some water and bring to a boil, then use a dish brush to loosen any food debris; wipe the griddle pan dry and apply a little fat to the cooking surface. Very dirty griddle pans may need to be cleaned with coarse salt. Read more in our FAQ.

If you know you won't be using your griddle pan for a long time, we recommend that you clean it thoroughly, re-grease it and store it in a dry place. If your griddle pan has rusted, you can always clean it with steel wool or a wire brush and then re-season and re-grease it. By taking proper care of your Muurikka griddle pan, you will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.