Dutch Oven ?

[d4v0s]

Never mind, I was thinking of a different Dutch Oven.

me too, move along nothing to see here people.

truthfully though there is nothing like a peach cobbler cooked in a dutch oven over a camp fire... GRUB!

[GrizzlyGuy]

Here are some Dutch Oven web sites that seemed to have good info:

Byron's - Introduction To Dutch Ovens

Dutch Oven Dude

Chuckwagon Supply (where I ordered mine, they are real friendly)

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware - America's Original Cookware

Volcano Grills - The Best Outdoor Portable Cooker (designed for Dutch Oven use)

Has anyone used the GSI Outdoor Hard Anodized Dutch Ovens? Do you prefer cast iron to aluminum (or vice-versa) and why?

I'm new to Dutch Ovens so I thought it might be easier to start with an aluminum one rather than deal with cast iron (easier to clean, don't have to worry about seasoning). They are lighter and could work for backpacking. I ordered a 10" one and when it came I found it was warped: the lid would not sit flat. Chuckwagon Supply is sending a replacement and I haven't received it yet. If I can manage to cook a few things with it then I'd like to pick up a deeper 12" that could do more baking, but I don't know whether I should stick to aluminum or go with cast iron at that point.

[geeknow]

Fjold and chris,
Totally agree. Me too. Sad, isnt it?
Back on topic, few things taste better than when prepared in a dutch oven (the one the op asked about, not the 'other kind..ha ha), and its easy to do.

[Whiterabbit]

Was actually looking at picking one up myself. Do you mind sharing your equation/findings.

Look up Alton Brown's TV show on dutch ovens. He goes through the briquette concept as well as an anal way of seasoning the thing.

Also in general (to any reader), I don't worry about pre-seasoned models. I can do that myself, just takes heat and ghee (IMO best seasoner, I never apply anything else to my cast anymore). I don't even care if it is a DESTROYED piece of cast used to heck. I just wirewheel it or sand blast it to bare metal and re-season. Better than brand new.

Just don't try to stick weld cast if it cracks ;p

[dave1947]

They have them at harbor freight for a reasonable price

[Coded-Dude]

I love mine! Nothing better than some hot golden biscuits on a cold camping morning.

[Eljay]

You want to get the ones by Lodge. The pre-seasoning's nice (although not critical) but they're the only ones made in the US at this point and Chinese cast iron is kind of iffy for cooking - heavy metals, etc.

They're handy - you can cook pretty much anything in one, indoors, outdoors if you get the camping style with the rimmed lid and the feet, and they last forever if you take care of them.

[OHOD]

Never mind, I was thinking of a different Dutch Oven.

I'm trying to be coy here.

[Whiterabbit]

definitely have to worry about heavy metals. The Chinese put a bunch of Fe in their cast mix.

[Turk]

definitely have to worry about heavy metals. The Chinese put a bunch of Fe in their cast mix.

I was looking at the lodge's and they don't have a rimmed top , I like the ones where the top is a pan also

[Whiterabbit]

thank god you got the joke.

[tpuig]

I have a Lodge, and like it. Wait for the $5 shipping at Cabela's and order it. (right now, code 3WSHIP) Definitely not for backpacking, but if you've got a fire and time, these are great to cook with...

[Coded-Dude]

I bought the Browning branded camp chef dutch oven and it has been great!

http://www.dutchovenpro.com/product/CBOXBR

I don't think i paid that much for it though.....

the lid fit much better on the oven than the skillet but its really a non-issue for me

[JasonM]

Any tips on what size is the most versatile? Do most recipes assume a particular size?

[rodeoflyer]

If you are going to cook with one on an open fire, get the type with legs and a lid with a rim on it. They make great everything including cobbler.

HELL YEAH - my dad makes a great cobbler in his


Chicken and dumplings are awesome too.


Must. Have. one.