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  HISTORIC HOUSEFITTERS - HEARTH COOKING

    Best known for their rigorously accurate period correct hand-forged iron, what a lot of people don't know about Historic Housefitters is how comprehensive their catalog has become since they started in 1985. Hearth Cooking is featured in this article, with products that met the exacting standards of owners Nancy and David Sposato.

    In addition to their standard selection of hand-forged iron, Historic Housefitters has the capability to execute custom recreations of any period design, just contact them for a quote.


Tinned Reflector Oven

Here’s an exact reproduction of an 18th century reflector oven or “tin kitchen,” which is ideal for roasting meat or fowl. The curved design and brightly tinned surface reflect the fire’s heat around the food. Entrees prepared with this oven will give you the true flavor of authentic roasting!

Comes complete with a hand-forged spit and 3 skewers which allow for timely rotation of the roast for even cooking. The oven’s rounded bottom acts as a drip pan and the door on the back provides for basting and testing as cooking progresses.
20” H x 20” W x 12” D.


Gridiron

Using a peel or shovel, create a bed of hot coals on your hearth. Place the gridiron over the coals and you can broil meat, chicken, fish or vegetables, much as you would on an outdoor barbecue.
13” W x 10 1/2” L x 3 1/2” H
with 7 1/2“ L. handle.



Spider

A “spider” is a long handled frying pan with 3 legs. It was used extensively around the fire to catch drippings from roasting meats and to sauté vegetables. The long handle provided some space between the fire and cook.
7” H x 9” Dia x 15” L. handle.

 
HISTORIC  HOUSEFITTERS
P.O. Box 2305  ·  New Preston, CT 06777
860-619-0400  ·  historichousefitters.com
18th century lighting, brass and hand-forged iron hardware

 


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