Monday, October 29, 2012

Using a dutch oven

Outdoor cooking meets indoor ease

Many people do not realize that a dutch oven can be used similar to a regular oven; the possibilities are endless.  To begin, start a cooking size fire.  Once the food is prepared and the dutch oven is filled with gastronomic goodness, place the oven on top of the cooking fire.  

Begin a second, new fire on top of the dutch oven.  Heat is transfer both above and below the food - similar to an oven in the home. Use pot grippers to open the lid or a heat resistant digital thermometer to check on food doneness.  

As soon as the food is cooked, use pot grippers and fire gloves to remove the top fire.  Transfer to a heat resistant surface and enjoy whatever deliciousness awaits inside!