Cooking over an open fire
Discover our cooking series full of fire, nature, and flavor experiences!
Welcome to EldMat – a series where we cook over an open fire every week for a whole year.
From kolbullar in the forest to smoked fish by the lakeshore – we offer simple recipes, practical tips, and wilderness coziness for the whole family. Join us through the flavors of the seasons, fire techniques, and firewood know-how.
What is EldMat?
EldMat is an outdoor series where the cooking happens over fire – all year round.
We mix recipes with tips on firewood, equipment, and fire safety. Everything is filmed in nature with a focus on simplicity, accessibility, and adventure.
- 104 episodes – two a week
- New recipes every time
- Practical knowledge segments
- Family-friendly and educational
Learn to cook outdoors
We show you how to:
- Build a fire in different ways
- Cook food in a pot, on a stone, on a skewer, or in foil
- Smoke fish and build a cooking pit
- Use the right firewood
- Think about safety in the forest
Discover the content
EldMat is more than just a cooking series – it's a journey through Sweden's seasons, flavors, and fires.
Here you'll find all the content gathered and easy to navigate. Whether you're looking for a recipe for your next forest adventure, want to learn how to build a fire pit properly, or wonder what equipment you actually need, we've made it easy for you to find your way.
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Gear
What tools do you really need to cook food in nature? We list everything from frying pans and skewers to folding saws and smart storage. Get tips on what you actually need – and what you can leave at home. A complete guide for both curious beginners and seasoned wilderness cooks.
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All Recipes - Sorted by technique
Explore over 80 recipes adapted for different ways of cooking over fire – from cooking pits to grill grates and cast iron pans. Here you'll find breakfast, dinner, and desserts – sorted by how they're prepared. Whether you want to bake bread in the embers or fry fish on a plank, we have recipes to suit your fire.
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All fire knowledge & tips
Learn everything about how to make fire in different environments and weather. We go through fire pit building, types of firewood, tinder, and safety routines. Perfect for beginners – but also for those who want to refine their skills and understand the full potential of fire.
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