Dutch Oven Questions
I am wanting to use the Dutch Oven as an "oven". Does anyone have anyrecipes for a roast, biscuits, etc.
Forum Discussion
Every now and then I post DO recipes here on this forum for those seeking to be Cast Iron Chefs. We go to Dutch Oven Gatherings known affectionately as DOGs.
If you are using charcoal I recommend that you download the Lodge Baking Temperature Chart. Remember too that outdoor temps and wind can affect the DOs ability to maintain even temp. Here's a vid for coping with that.
Always monitor the pot and as one old-timer told me when I started out "use your smeller". If it smells like it's beginning to burn it probably is.
When baking it's important to turn the lid every 10 minutes or so if you want even baking color on your biscuits.
Here are some threads with recipes to get you started. This first one has three sources that will give you a good beginning.
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29450739.cfm
DO Chiles Rellenos Casserole
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29453836.cfm
DO Chocolate Pudding Cake
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29452154.cfm
For beginners another good beginner's resource to read is Getting Started with Dutch Oven Cooking
Good luck on your Cast Iron Chef adventures.
If you are using charcoal I recommend that you download the Lodge Baking Temperature Chart. Remember too that outdoor temps and wind can affect the DOs ability to maintain even temp. Here's a vid for coping with that.
Always monitor the pot and as one old-timer told me when I started out "use your smeller". If it smells like it's beginning to burn it probably is.
When baking it's important to turn the lid every 10 minutes or so if you want even baking color on your biscuits.
Here are some threads with recipes to get you started. This first one has three sources that will give you a good beginning.
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29450739.cfm
DO Chiles Rellenos Casserole
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29453836.cfm
DO Chocolate Pudding Cake
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29452154.cfm
For beginners another good beginner's resource to read is Getting Started with Dutch Oven Cooking
Good luck on your Cast Iron Chef adventures.
