Lovin' the Oven

CAMPING AND THE DUTCH OVEN
This is our Dutch oven. [Note: it doesn't have anything to do with you and your husband under a blanket]. You can also see the handy dandy lid lifter that doubles as a fire poker. And of course, tongs which we use to move the coals around.


Key features of our dutch oven are:
· 3 feet on the bottom so we can put coals underneath it
· lip on the lid so the coals won't roll off
· 10 inches across. It seems that most recipes assume a 12 inch and so we modify the number of briquettes required appropriately.

In this pic, you can also see our briquette lighting tower. Put a handful of paper in the bottom, the number of briquettes you need for your recipe, light paper, wait about 10-15 minutes and your briquettes are ready to go.



This what it looks like when it's in action. The cast iron gets very, very hot, which is why you need the lid lifter. We also have a pair of welding gloves that come in handy as well.



We've been testing all kinds of Dutch oven recipes and I can't wait to document them here, such as Pineapple Dump Cake and Mountain Babe Brunch. So much fun!

Check out Back Woods Home for the Seven Secrets of Dutch Oven Cooking.