RE: dutch oven question

[Jo Ann]

 
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 I want to get a dutch oven, but TBPB (DH or as he is sometimes known as The Big Poopy Booger) does not think its worth buying.  When i saw you could make pizza in it without a fire, but with charcol, well, it kinda inspires me...does anyone have a favorite list of recipes or web site with recipes that they have actually tried???  Cuz i would like to see if there are other things that i could make that would make the cost worth while.
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[cavman]

 Jo Ann
Hello Jo Ann,
 
 I think you may find some helpful information at either or both of the following sites.
 
 International Dutch Oven Society: [link=]http://www.idos.com[/link]
 
 Lodge Manufacturing (The makers of DOs): [link=]http://www.lodgemfg.com[/link]
 
 These two sites have what you would problably enjoy.
 
 Good Luck
 

[oldmoose]

 Jo Ann
I love [] my Dutch ovens s. I currently have 13 DO s and use most of them. The IDOS site has a lot of links as do a number of Boy Scout sites. There is a Texas Dutch oven group also as well as a number of lists. I will be happy to answer any questions. I just gave one of our DIL s a camping DO and she will use it in the oven as well as camping. She got interested watching me.
 
 Bill " Moose"  Shattuck

[cooncreekers]

 Jo Ann
hey, check out the boy scouts website, it has some good recipes too![]

[CyberBiker]

 Jo Ann
Bill,
 
 You asked for it!
 
 Your post said you have 13 Dutch Ovens.  I have a few questions for you:
 
 1.  Which ones do you use the most?
 2.  Which size(s) would you recomend for a couple while camping?
 3.  Can you cook small meals in a big DO?  (eg. meal for 2 in 12 Qt.)
 4.  How good are the various stoves that can be used with a DO (I think one is called the " Lift  N Cook"  or something like that.
 5.  What are the best beginner type recipe books or recipe sources that you would recomend?
 
 For those looking for websites, consider http://www.ida.net/users/cm2/dutch.htm.
 
 Have a good New Year
 
 Dave[8D]
 

[Redwolf]

 Jo Ann
What?!  Dutch ovens not worth it?!  But...but...that s where all our best meals come from!!  
 
 Another good DO site is the [link=http://www.lsdos.com/] Lone Star DO Society [/link]
 
 And you DON T need an expensive Lodge pot, Jo Ann...we have an inexpensive Chinese pot, and it s been doing fine by us for two years and two dozen trips now.
 
 

[oldmoose]

 Jo Ann
OK CyberBiker, here s my reply.
 
 1. Which ones do you use the most?
 I use my 12"  DO the most as it handles most of my needs for more than 2 people. I have: 2 8"  DO s, 3 10"  DO s, 3 12"  DO s, a 12"  deep DO, 1 14"  DO, a 14"  deep DO, a 15"  MACA DEEP DO and a 16"  DO.  I also have a DO table and I use the Volcane stove.
 
 2. Which size(s) would you recomend for a couple while camping?
 When camping I usually take a 12"  and a 10"  for the two of us. I ve also occassionally included the 8"  for a small amount of biscuits.
 
 3. Can you cook small meals in a big DO? (eg. meal for 2 in 12 Qt.)
 I would not normally recommend a 12"  just for two unless it was a deep one and you were cooking a chicken or tall roast.  I would normally use the 10"  just for the two of us. A 10"  would normally handle two Cornish game hens although the 12"  would offer more room.
 
 4. How good are the various stoves that can be used with a DO (I think one is called the " Lift  N Cook"  or something like that.
 I know of that stove, but am not familiar with it. I use the Volcano stove and am very happy with it.  http://www.rmvolcano.com/
 
 5. What are the best beginner type recipe books or recipe sources that you would recomend?
 Here are some web sites to help you.
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 http://www.fabuloustravel.com/campers/campers.html
 http://www.macscouter.com/Cooking/DutchOven.html
 http://www.idos.com/
 http://www.chuckwagondiner.com/
 http://www.ceedubs.com/
 http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/dutch.html
 cookbook link:
 http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/publications.html
 video link:
 http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/OutdoorEd.html#Videos
 www.lodgemfg.com/
 www.macscouter.com
 I hope this helps. The Boy Scouts put out a couple of very good DO cookbooks also.
 
 There are so many DO sites it is impossible to list them all. Besides, I d always be hungry.
 
 Bill " Moose"  Shattuck
 
 
 

[tlhdoc]

 Jo Ann
oldmoose thank you for the info.  You have been very helpful.  That is the thing I love about this board.[]

[cyclone]

 Jo Ann
I ve been thinking about trying a dutch oven......can t wait to look further at all this info!  I won t even get into " what s the best brand" ?  But, I may just take a road trip one of these week-ends to the Lodge outlet.  Wow--it s good to be back!

[Jo Ann]

 cyclone
[color=3336666]WOW...thanx everyone...i saved all those links in a dutch oven folder....will have to get one.[/color]

[CampinCrazy]

 Jo Ann
Great info...we just rec d my FIL s DO (about 30 years old and VERY seasoned - the DO not my FIL).  Can t wait to try it and the pie-irons.  Actually makes me want to cook!  Now to just get out of the house and on the road!

[SuZone]

 Jo Ann
I ve been collecting dutch oven recipes for several years now, and keep thinking I ll buy a DO one of these days.  BUT, it s just the two of us, and most recipes could feed an army!  Even if I cut the recipes down, I m still unsure if I d use it!  
 What I should do is camp next to folks who cook with an DO, then just show up for supper every evening![]

[jackgoesthepopup]

 Jo Ann
Jo ann
 E-mail my Dw (she is Iwantapopup).We use a dutch oven for camping and she is a girlscout leader. And boy can she cook with one. Sometimes she makes the whole meal in one pot. Which makes clean up really easier.

[Jo Ann]

 jackgoesthepopup
[color=3336666]thanx Jack....will do.[/color]