Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Cast Iron Dutch Oven - Prepare yourself for a yummy camping delight!

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The Cast Iron Dutch oven is very versatile and durable. It is used for frying, boiling, stews, baking, roasting, and many other uses. The Cast Iron Dutch oven is great for long, slow cooking, such as in making stews, roasts, and casseroles. When cooking over a campfire, it can be used for breads, pizzas, biscuits, cakes, and pies.

In the early years, the Dutch seemed to be a little more advanced with metal cooking than the English. They had figured out how to make the surface smother. Abraham Darby was the man that brought the casting procedure back to Britain. This patent soon spread to the American colonies. These devices were imported into Britain from the Netherlands.

This cooking device is normally a thick walled cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid. The term has been around for about 300 years. The name could have originated from how the patent began, or because traders sold them from wagons.

Some changes to the original design have been made over time. It was made shallower and legs were added. The lid was also modified with a lip to help hold the coals on the lid.

Did you know that Lewis and Clark carried one in their gear? One of the better known manufacturers in the United States is Lodge, founded in 1896.

Some have been made from aluminum; the better ones are the Cast Iron Dutch Oven. They typically have three legs, a wire handle, and a rimmed lid so coals can be put on the top and below. This placement of the coals helps it function more like an oven. The Cast Iron Dutch Oven is often used in many Scouting outdoor activities.

They can be stacked on top of one another. Doing this help conserve the heat rising from the coals. They are normally seasoned like any other cast-iron cookware. Some that you can purchase are pre-seasoned. Cleaning is basically like any other cast iron cookware - use boiling water and a brush, and try to avoid using soap. A thin coat of vegetable oil should be applied after drying to prevent rust. It should be stored in a dry, clean, place. Leave the lid partially off to help airflow through your Cast Iron Dutch Oven.