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[Curtis & Donna]

I know nothing about Dutch Ovens or Dutch Oven cooking. We have had this sitting around our house in a box since we moved. I believe it may have belonged to my wife's mother so it could be 30+ years old.

Is this a Dutch Oven? Does the 8 on the inside of the lid tell the size 8"? What is the purpose of the nipples inside the lid?

How do most of you that use these when camping cook with them, open fire, propane burner etc?

I would like to learn more about Dutch Oven cooking. I am adding PIC

Livin The Dream

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[campingnut]

yes it is curtis. it looks like a nice one too.
the only thing i can see you will need to get a flat lid for it to cook on. you cant put hot coals on that lid they will just slide off.
now start cooking something ..

lamar

[Reverie]

When you have a curved lid is it possible or practical to invert the lid to hold coals?

Reverie

[Curtis & Donna]

I have been edumacating myself on the dutch oven so I won't be so ignant.

I see what is the norm for outside camp cooking and will be looking on Craigslist for a 12" Lodge with some of the utensils. You certainly can put out a little $$$$ to get all the stuff. I hope to find someone that bought everything and no longer uses or wants it. No rush so patients is a virtue.

I have viewed some techniques and recipes on You Tube, looks like alot of fun! One pot cooking is a great way to cook unless you have someone else doing the cleanup.


Livin The Dream

[campingnut]

you cant do that nick.
the eye hook is on the rounded side. you would have no way to lift the lid then.

but you can flip the lid and cook great pancakes or eggs on that side.

curtis, look at fle markets and yard sales.
you may luck up and find things.
lamar

[swanny]

campingnut, on 20 July 2010 - 01:27 PM, said:

you cant do that nick.
the eye hook is on the rounded side. you would have no way to lift the lid then.

but you can flip the lid and cook great pancakes or eggs on that side.

curtis, look at fle markets and yard sales.
you may luck up and find things.
lamar

Try this website Dutch oven cooking Lots of good info to help you out.

kevin

[Outback DeLand]

The nipples on the inside of the lid are there so that when you are cooking the moisture condenses on the lid and dripps evenly back into the food instead of only running down the lid to the sides of the oven. It keeps the food evenly moist. Great for cobbler and biscuits, as well as some other deserts and breads. Works great for soups and stews as well. You can use it in your regular oven or over coals. But whatever you do, DON'T use soap on it or your wife will strangle you, or... . Hot water and a scrub brush are all that's needed to clean it since it is already seasoned. Get a cookbook that has recipies specifically for cast iron/dutch ovens. Happy cooking!

[Camp Master]

Nice DO!

I have one like it. I use it for braising ribs and doing pot roast in the oven.

If you want to use it outside with charcoals go for It. Use a lid rack to raise to pot up for coals underneath. Make an aluminum foil ring or donut to go on the outer edge of the lid. Then put the coals inside the ring. It will get the job done.

Enjoy! Let us know what you cooking and we'll come over.

[Reverie]

Campmaster is being modest also. Take a look at his site (www.secamper.com) and look at his recipes and techniques. If you notice a similarity between both of our site url's it is complete happenstance.

Reverie

[Mrs CampingNut]

Camp Master, on 20 July 2010 - 05:21 PM, said:

Nice DO!

I have one like it. I use it for braising ribs and doing pot roast in the oven.

If you want to use it outside with charcoals go for It. Use a lid rack to raise to pot up for coals underneath. Make an aluminum foil ring or donut to go on the outer edge of the lid. Then put the coals inside the ring. It will get the job done.

Enjoy! Let us know what you cooking and we'll come over.

Oooohh, those are GOOD suggestions. We have a DO like that and just bought a new lid at the Lodge store outlet. Speaking from experience, charcoal doesn't taste good in your food. It sure does take some practice to get the swing of it.


C-

[Camp Master]

I remember when I was new to Dutch Oven cooking with charcoals, I dumped ashes in my food fairly often. It been years now but still happens when the wind kicks up.

Just remember to PEPPER everything and no one will know.

Dan

[airstream Tom]

Curtis & Donna, on 20 July 2010 - 08:59 AM, said:

I know nothing about Dutch Ovens or Dutch Oven cooking. We have had this sitting around our house in a box since we moved. I believe it may have belonged to my wife's mother so it could be 30+ years old.

Is this a Dutch Oven? Does the 8 on the inside of the lid tell the size 8"? What is the purpose of the nipples inside the lid?

How do most of you that use these when camping cook with them, open fire, propane burner etc?

I would like to learn more about Dutch Oven cooking. I am adding PIC

Livin The Dream

If you would like to throw that one away,,,, throw it my way... It would be great to use in the oven at home. Use any dutch oven recipe and practice, practice, practice.. You can control your temp much better in your home oven. Then when you get that down, get a number 12 with the legs on it and start useing charcoal. YOU WILL LOVE IT.

[airstream Tom]

Camp Master, on 23 July 2010 - 11:11 AM, said:

I remember when I was new to Dutch Oven cooking with charcoals, I dumped ashes in my food fairly often. It been years now but still happens when the wind kicks up.

Just remember to PEPPER everything and no one will know.

Dan

unless it's moving, then it's good ole southern gnats.. That's why they invented the 'whisk broom' or cheap paint brush.. clean off the ashes.