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Piddlers
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Sep 20, 2020

Newbie with a Dutch Oven

We have a "new" to us Dutch oven that will be going on our camping trip next month. Would like to know from those with experience what would be one of the first things we should try until we have experience under our belt.

Would kind of like a one pot meal that we could experiment with that is tried and true.

Thanks!

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  • happynow's avatar
    happynow
    Explorer
    Sep 21, 2020
    I suggest you do a couple of practice runs at home before camping. Old hand mitts, A lid lifter and chimney starter are helpful.
    Learn to balance the amount of heat on top can be tricky.
    Start simple making sure you plan plenty of time and have enough charcoal briquettes or coals.
    A Fruit Cobbler or garlic pull apart bread to start.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 21, 2020
    Biscuits! Remember...2/3 of the coals on top, 1/3 on the bottom.

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