dutch oven question

[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: http://www.idos.com



Lodge Manufacturing (The makers of DOs): http://www.lodgemfg.com



These two sites have what you would problably enjoy.



Good Luck

[oldmoose]

Jo Ann
I love [:D] 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![:D]

[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 Lone Star DO Society



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
WOW...thanx everyone...i saved all those links in a dutch oven folder....will have to get one.

[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![:D]

[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
thanx Jack....will do.

[Jo Ann]

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.