What's A Dutch Oven

There are a few definitions of a Dutch oven out there.  Some are aware of the definition that is the same as a "covered wagon."  Here we are talking about something totally different.  A Dutch oven here is a cooking pot made of thick cast iron, perfect for absorbing, retaining and distributing heat. Dutch ovens have a flat bottom with a special lipped, tight-fighting lid, three legs and a wire bail handle to lift and hang.  They are designed to cook complete meals over an open fire, which makes them a good camp companion.  Coals or briquettes are often used to cook with from both above and below for more uniform heat, which is why the lid has a flange and the body has legs. Because of the design of a Dutch oven, food is cooked slowly and evenly. This particular design is called a camping, cowboy or chuckwagon Dutch oven. 

A Dutch oven is what separates a lousy camping meal from a mouthwatering savory meal.  It is indispensible to the outdoor and camping cook.  With a Dutch oven you can can bake, boil, stew, fry, roast or any other conceivable method of cooking.  It is the most versatile and durable cooking tool for outdoor camp cooking.  Take a peek at our Dutch oven recipes to see what we mean by a plethora of cooking options.  Nearly any cooked food that you can create at home, you can create with a Dutch oven.  We also have some great products available for you to purchase.


Happy Cooking!