| This is the HOW-TO-CAMP guide Information for tent and RV camping |
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| Cooking with a Dutch Oven |
Dutch oven cooking is making a
comeback. This staple campfire
utensil, perhaps the most valuable tool
a camp cook can own, is rich in
American pioneer tradition. You can
plug in to that heritage by using a
Dutch oven to cook with on your next
campout. Dutch ovens are also finding
their way into the modern cook's
kitchen; there is no better tool to
use when you want to slow-cook
something.
A Dutch oven for outdoor use is
made of cast iron (and is therefore
comeback. This staple campfire
utensil, perhaps the most valuable tool
a camp cook can own, is rich in
American pioneer tradition. You can
plug in to that heritage by using a
Dutch oven to cook with on your next
campout. Dutch ovens are also finding
their way into the modern cook's
kitchen; there is no better tool to
use when you want to slow-cook
something.
A Dutch oven for outdoor use is
made of cast iron (and is therefore
quite heavy!), having a smooth bottom, a tight fitting lid and three
short legs for raising it above the campfire coals or other heat
source. A cast iron Dutch oven is cookware that will truly last a
lifetime.
short legs for raising it above the campfire coals or other heat
source. A cast iron Dutch oven is cookware that will truly last a
lifetime.
Today, several manufacturers offer Dutch ovens made of aluminum
or other materials than cast iron. For my money, though--and for
authenticity--I prefer cast iron, especially for outdoor usage.
Before you cook your first meal in a new Dutch oven, you must
properly season it. Don't skip this step or you will likely end up
ruining the oven; at the very least, your food will not cook as well as
it should.
Seasoning involves coating the entire surface of the oven with
or other materials than cast iron. For my money, though--and for
authenticity--I prefer cast iron, especially for outdoor usage.
Before you cook your first meal in a new Dutch oven, you must
properly season it. Don't skip this step or you will likely end up
ruining the oven; at the very least, your food will not cook as well as
it should.
Seasoning involves coating the entire surface of the oven with
cooking oil and then baking the oil into the iron. If you have a new oven, it will probably
come with manufacturer's instructions for doing this. Some Dutch ovens come
preseasoned, but don't assume that this is the case. Once seasoned, whether by the
manufacturer or by you, your Dutch Oven may never need to be seasoned again.
come with manufacturer's instructions for doing this. Some Dutch ovens come
preseasoned, but don't assume that this is the case. Once seasoned, whether by the
manufacturer or by you, your Dutch Oven may never need to be seasoned again.
Dutch ovens are intended for long, slow cooking--in fact, it's the original slow cooker. A
Dutch oven will give a temperature of approximately 300 degrees, with the heat even
distributed throughout its interior. You can cook many familiar home-style recipes in this
utensil, and it is particularly suited to stews, roasts, soups and other one-pot meals. One
of the things that makes it great for camping is that you can start a meal cooking and
then go about enjoying the rest of the camping experience without having to constantly
peek at how the food is coming. Just give it time. More on cooking over a campfire
Recipes for Dutch oven cooking are available on the Web, and entire books of
"DO" recipes have been published. The word is getting out: Dutch oven cooking is fun
and easy. The Dutch oven has even been proclaimed the official cookware of Texas,
Arkansas and Utah. But you don't have to live in one of those states to make this
versatile utensil a part of your cooking repertoire. Why not plan to take one along on
your next outdoor adventure?
Sarah Sandori is the food and entertaining columnist for the Solid Gold Info Writers Consortium. Have
you ever wanted to be able to exactly duplicate a favorite dish from a favorite restaurant? Check out
Sarah's article where she reveals her source for the most mouth-watering secret restaurant recipes in
America: http://www.solid-gold.info/most-wanted-recipes.html
Dutch oven will give a temperature of approximately 300 degrees, with the heat even
distributed throughout its interior. You can cook many familiar home-style recipes in this
utensil, and it is particularly suited to stews, roasts, soups and other one-pot meals. One
of the things that makes it great for camping is that you can start a meal cooking and
then go about enjoying the rest of the camping experience without having to constantly
peek at how the food is coming. Just give it time. More on cooking over a campfire
Recipes for Dutch oven cooking are available on the Web, and entire books of
"DO" recipes have been published. The word is getting out: Dutch oven cooking is fun
and easy. The Dutch oven has even been proclaimed the official cookware of Texas,
Arkansas and Utah. But you don't have to live in one of those states to make this
versatile utensil a part of your cooking repertoire. Why not plan to take one along on
your next outdoor adventure?
Sarah Sandori is the food and entertaining columnist for the Solid Gold Info Writers Consortium. Have
you ever wanted to be able to exactly duplicate a favorite dish from a favorite restaurant? Check out
Sarah's article where she reveals her source for the most mouth-watering secret restaurant recipes in
America: http://www.solid-gold.info/most-wanted-recipes.html
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