What's in/on/under your camping Dutch oven?

Yard Sale

Yard Sale

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After a buddy made amazing lasagna on our long GR float last year I knew I needed to get into the DO game. Found a deal on one this week and stepped up. Now I just need to figure out how to use it. I can cook and grill but can't stand to bake, and counting charcoals just feels like baking to my OCD self. So some questions:

Is there a go to guide book for back country DO use?

How critical do you feel the number of coals is?

Thoughts on the paper inserts? If not that are you running a high heat oil?

Be great to see some recipes, coal #s for said recipes, etc.
 
I got one a couple years ago and played around with it a bit. Here’s a pic from an old thread👇IMG_9478.png

There are a few good DO chefs in our group….I’m guessing they’ll answer all your questions….sure helped me out.

I cut my own parchment liners and they worked fine for some things. I also used the pre made foil liners at times…made clean up lots easier.

That said, I’ll sit back and wait for others to reply cuz I think I made maybe a dozen meals, total, so I’m no expert….had fun playing around with it in our backyard fire pit, tho
 
Yard Sale said:
After a buddy made amazing lasagna on our long GR float last year I knew I needed to get into the DO game. Found a deal on one this week and stepped up. Now I just need to figure out how to use it. I can cook and grill but can't stand to bake, and counting charcoals just feels like baking to my OCD self. So some questions:

Is there a go to guide book for back country DO use?

How critical do you feel the number of coals is?

Thoughts on the paper inserts? If not that are you running a high heat oil?

Be great to see some recipes, coal #s for said recipes, etc.
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I used to work with CeeDub in my Sportsman Show days. His books are great book to start with. Plus they have a story in with info. His first book has everything you need to start off with and lots of good all around infos.
 
I typically don't use briquettes. I have a tripod hanger that goes over the campfire. The dutchy hangs over the flames. I use coals from the fire on the lid.
 
Swedish coffee

Basic preparation
Mix: Combine ground coffee with a raw egg (and sometimes crushed shell) in a bowl.
Boil: Bring water to a boil in a pot.
Combine & Simmer: Add the egg-coffee mixture to the boiling water, stir, and simmer for a few minutes, letting it foam up.
Settle: Remove from heat and add a splash of cold water to make the grounds sink.
Strain: Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into cups.
 
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