Can this be used over an open fire?
1959497
I haven't used it on an open fire. I used it over a turkey fryer burner. I'm sure you probably could.
1959498
Not really. We used it and it warped it very badly. Now the nonstick properties no longer work. I wouldn't recommend buying.
809007
I use mine over the open flame of a gas stove so it has to be able to handle a tea light (although I have never done that). I wouldn't hesitate.
837481
Yes. I used this down in Caprock Canyons - which get very gusty, and it will not light without a wind sheild. While cooking I also recommend it so it doesn't diminish the flame
548230
Yes there is. I bought this for emergency use in the case of a disaster or down grid, I would be able to have controlled usable fire. I've used it to practice and know how to use it if the need arises. It works great
1139134
Nancy I'm assuming you mean on a gas stove? If so than yes. I do this everyday. If you mean over something wood fired, like a camp fire, than I would be hesitant.
485714
I wouldn't know why not. If it can cook over an open fire a stove top would be easier.
1934117
Yes it does, and it can be used to cook over a well banked fire. So far I've made coffee and stews over a good fire, but with good wood and not too much wind, you could cook anything you can cook over a grill.
1171559
I have used this on an open camp fire and it worked just fine. I would guess using it on a propane gas grill would work too.
1003357
Haven't tried it yet - wikipedia says:"Donabe however, can be used over an open flame as well as in an oven if three precautions are taken. First, the outside of the donabe should be dry before use, as moisture within the clay will expand in the heat and may chip or crack the pot. Secondly, the pot should be heated gradually to reduce the possibility of cracks due to heat stress. Third, the pot should never be left over the flame while empty." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donabe
715183
I suppose if your just trying to keep something warm. But for cooking it needs to be over open flames. It takes about 20 min to get it up to about 350 degrees over an open flame.
641788
Yes. You can put this directly over the campfire or on a pocket rocket stove.
1536814
Should be no problem to use with open fire. I frequently use it to boil with on the range (have used both gas and electric), which should have even higher heat transfer rates.
708911
It's designed to stand over a low wood fire. I have only used it outdoors in a fire pit; works fine.
2016494
You should be able to. However, don't leave it unattended, and keep the lid or lids handy if you have to put it out. Don't use water to put out flames!! In a pinch you can use sand to put it out.
837947
Yes. It should work fine. We use it over gas flames but a hot plate on top of a stove should be fine.
311006
The only way we have used it is over a camp fire (above the coals) just be sure to have plenty of liquid to keep it from boiling dry.....to keep it from dis-coloring apply a thin coat of dish soap on the outside...that works great to keep it looking new
1003356
Haven't tried it yet - wikipedia says: "Donabe however, can be used over an open flame as well as in an oven if three precautions are taken. First, the outside of the donabe should be dry before use, as moisture within the clay will expand in the heat and may chip or crack the pot. Secondly, the pot should be heated gradually to reduce the possibility of cracks due to heat stress. Third, the pot should never be left over the flame while empty." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donabe