School Me On DUTCH OVENS!

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MANDATORY TECH: This will be used on trips that involve my cruiser :flipoff2:

Ok guys, girlfriend picked up a cheapo dutch oven, we cooked a 1/2 assed cobbler that still came out amazing and now all my friends are hooked and want a cobbler everytime we camp! I wont argue as i love it too!

The cheapo oven we bought had a crappy lid that didnt hold coals well and the entire thing is all rusted out now.

Soooooo.....

From the research i have done, it looks like most recipes are designed for a 12" oven so that seems to be the logical option. I have noticed there are several brands, Lodge Logic being the "Official Oven Of The Scout" and even having a "scout edition" oven. Am i correct in assuming that Lodge Logic is a good brand? I like to buy the best and buy things ONCE, not a fan of throwing things out after a few uses (why i sold all my jeeps, hahahaha).

Anyway, i am thinking of the Lodge Logic 12" x 5" deep (a little deeper then most) (part #L12DC03)

Anyone have any opinions to add?

I see that some say "Seasoned" and some dont. Whats the difference?

Thanks
 
https://forum.ih8mud.com/camping-gear-recovery/80337-dutch-oven-cooking.html

Check this thread, Kevin. Good stuff on dutch ovens.

Seasoned refers to how cast iron cookware has to be treated so it cooks without food sticking or burning. IIRC that thread also tells how to season a cast iron pot. Seasoned cast iron pots let food slide out almost like teflon. "Seasoned" pots in those adds refer to pots that are already sesaoned so you don't have to season them when you get them.

Nick
 
Great thread! Thanks for the link!

Weird, that thread didnt come up in a search! Thanks a bunch!

Also curious that come Lodge Logics are marketed as "Pre Seaoned" but their website says otherwise

Lodge Manufacturing

Hmmmm
 
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pre-seasoned or not you'll probably want to follow the seasoning instructions.

As far a name brand, just find one that suits your size needs and you should be fine. They are just cast iron, can't screw that up much.

I also got a padded storage bag for mine. Keeps it clean and protects other things from it in the back of the truck.

If you can find some sort of "rack" for the inside/bottom that opens the door up for pastries and such too. Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls anyone?
 
Mr B Mangler,

This is one of my favorite Dutch oven websites.... holy tons of info and tips.... good stuff!!

Byron's Dutch Oven Cooking Page

good luck

Dan
 
dutch ovens are the bomb-diggity. i have several most are lodge but i do have a Camp Chef, if i find them at garage/yard sales i always buy them, even if rusted they can be brought back to life.

X2 on the seasoning thing, always follow the seasoning ritual with them regardless of how they are when you purchase, they will last a lifetime and several more. Things to look for when buying are short legs integrated into the base, a cast iron ring in the lid, the handle should be heavy gauge steel with a twisted wire handle, and the lid should have a lip for coal retention. Cast iron is the way to go! heavy but it allows for an really good distribution of heat.

I use all cast iron at home as well, my comal has been passed down through several generations and is over 100 years old. Id never get rid of it. Good luck and good cooking!:flipoff2:
 
BM,

How many people do you normally cook for? I tend to like a deep oven for main dishes and a smaller regular for side dishes etc. Example would be a 12" deep and a 10" regular. They can be stacked on top of each other for cooking and reduces the amount of charcoal needed.

Deep ovens work well for roasting chickens, roasts and bread that rises.

While my ovens are Lodge, the camp chef ovens are pretty popular as well. One of the nice things about them is the lid is flat and has the three legs on top where you put the coals. The benefiit is that they can be inverted over coals and you now have a griddle. You can do this with a lodge but the lid needs to set on a trivet.

The above linked website to Byron's DO cooking is excellent. Also look here
www.camp-cook.com

Buck Buchanan
 
ontherox said:
I thought a dutch oven was when you farted in bed and pull the covers over your girlfriends head?
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Where are you from? Cause that has been the term I have always known since I was a little kid.

I never knew it was an actually oven........ YouTube - Dutch Oven
 
Kevin,
Don't know if you're a thrift shop/flea market hound or not. But if you come across a Griswold or Wagner dutch oven grab it!

As above regardless if you buy a 'pre-seasoned' version or not you'll still want to go through the initial seasoning steps. If you are not familiar with cast iron it will become your favorite pan material if you season it and take good care of it. When you finally get one broken in it's better than teflon...with no harmful side effects ;).
 
Boston Mangler said:
MANDATORY TECH: This will be used on trips that involve my cruiser :flipoff2:

Ok guys, girlfriend picked up a cheapo dutch oven, we cooked a 1/2 assed cobbler that still came out amazing and now all my friends are hooked and want a cobbler everytime we camp! I wont argue as i love it too!

The cheapo oven we bought had a crappy lid that didnt hold coals well and the entire thing is all rusted out now.

Soooooo.....

From the research i have done, it looks like most recipes are designed for a 12" oven so that seems to be the logical option. I have noticed there are several brands, Lodge Logic being the "Official Oven Of The Scout" and even having a "scout edition" oven. Am i correct in assuming that Lodge Logic is a good brand? I like to buy the best and buy things ONCE, not a fan of throwing things out after a few uses (why i sold all my jeeps, hahahaha).

Anyway, i am thinking of the Lodge Logic 12" x 5" deep (a little deeper then most) (part #L12DC03)

Anyone have any opinions to add?

I see that some say "Seasoned" and some dont. Whats the difference?

Thanks
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This is a good site
Camp-cook.com
The Dutch Oven Forum has a lot of great information.
 
Two hobbies I want to engage in in the next few years ..... Dutch Oven cooking, and Bee Keeping.... :D
 
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