How to Use a Dutch Oven While Camping
If you love to camp, you must be familiar with a Dutch oven, as it is something you can’t do without! Dutch ovens are one of the most trusted camping gears that allow you to cook various foods over any flame. These are large pots made of cast iron, having tight lids and legs to be placed on the ground over a campfire. However, cooking in a Dutch oven can be a little intimidating, especially if you haven’t tried it before. This article shares with you some simple tips on how to use Dutch oven camping with the right tools.
Dutch ovens are iron cast, which is why they’re heavy and respond well to several heat sources, including campfires, fireplaces and camp stoves. You can roast, fry and bake in them. However, these multipurpose pots do need a little loving care now and then.
Let’s start our discussion with the tools you need to cook in a Dutch oven camping.
Things You’ll Need
Cooking and baking in the Dutch oven at camp is not as simple as it sounds, but you can easily do it with the right tools and accessories. You’ll need:
A Dutch oven
- Cast iron covered dutch oven in blue with side handles and fitted lid; oven safe to 400 degree Fahrenheit
- Cast iron for even heat distribution and retention; enamel doesnt have non-stick function; hand wash only
- Always use hot-pads, oven mitts, or potholders while moving or removing cast iron cookware on or from the stove or oven
- Holds 6 quarts
- This medium dutch oven serves 4-6 people.; perfect for tossing pasta, frying chicken, or making soup
- Dimensions: 13.54 x 11.02 x 4.72 inches
The quality of the material used in your Dutch oven is critical. It must be cast iron, and make sure it has a uniform thickness throughout the entire pot area. This shows you high-quality workmanship, and you are right to choose such a model.
You can find models in various sizes in stores and online. Your personal needs and the number of people you want to cook for are decisive. You can use the following guide:
- Approximately 3 liters of capacity for two or three people
- 4 liters for two to four people
- 5 liters for four or five people
- 5 liters for six to eight people
- 8 liters for seven to nine people
Shovel
- Multi Utility Shovel – The round shovel serves multiple purposes and can be easily used for trenching, transplanting, for moving compost and a multitude of other purposes. One product for all for all the diverse needs. The shovel can cut, scoop, dig and lift and dice through hard soil. It can be used for the purpose of cultivation. You can use it to remove anything stuck in a swamp.
- Perfect Grip – The handle comes with a D Handle that enables easy gripping of the shovel which in turn provides a two-handed control enhancing the efficiency during usage. The round shaped blade ensures scooping and cupping of the soil such that it can be transferred from the digging spot to the disposal spot. The handle wont slip off from the hand during usage even when applying strong forces.
- Premium Quality Top Notch Construction – The hardened round blade is strong and highly durable, and the Durable handle outlasts a wooden handle, extending the service life of the round shovel. The build is such that it feels good to hold and work with. The fiberglass handle has low conductivity meaning it wont transfer any electricity, heat or cold
- Sharp Blades – The finely sharpened round blade with a teardrop-shaped end penetrates soil easily and the ergonomic construction helps apply strong force to slice through easily for faster progress. The blade slices swiftly and glides into the soil when digging and scooping. The round curvature ensures that the soil won’t fall off during transfer. The blades will march into the soil just the way a knife slides into an ice cream when cutting slabs.
- Satisfaction Guarantee – If unsatisfied with the Ashman Round Shovel for any reason, simply contact our ever-friendly customer support for an instant replacement. Your satisfaction is our commitment and we strive to meet your expectatio
A shovel with a longer handle is suitable for Dutch oven cooking so that you can easily move the hot coals around.
Lid lift tool
- Package includes: 1-pack Camp Cast Iron Dutch Oven Lid Lifter and 1-pack Folding Finish Camp Dutch Oven Lid Stand.
- Lid Stand: Made of heavy duty steel with black coated finish. Folds up for easy transport and small enough to travel with and store easily. Dimensions: 7 7/8 x7 7/8 x 2 3/4.
- Lid stand can be used in two ways, turn your Dutch oven lid upside-down and use it as a griddle; It can withstand high temperatures, heat-resistant trivet to set your cast iron cookware. Perfect for campfire cooking.
- Lid Lifter: Made of durable cast iron construction with black coated finish. Dimensions: 15 inch Long. It is long enough to keep you a safe distance from the pot and the fire.
- Spiral Bail Handle for comfort and lower temperature, Great for lifting and rotating lids, Fits all Lodge Dutch Ovens. Perfect for outdoor kitchen. Picnic, Backyard, Campi
The lid lifter allows you to remove the lid from the Dutch oven while it is full of coals without pouring the coals into the food. This tool has tiny legs to stabilize the lid from side to side.
Tongs
- Material---430 (18/0) food grade stainless steel, Size: 9.45 inches
- Super Easy to Store and Clean---Thanks to the convenient hole at the handle, you can simply hang these tongs for easy storage. After using, just give this kitchen helper a good rinse using soapy water or run it in the dishwasher.
- Premium Heat-resistant Stainless Steel---My Tongs is fully crafted from the best non-toxic stainless steel that will never rust or corrode. It has the ability to resist extreme heat, so you can fry food in the oil with complete ease.
- Incredible Thick Comfy Grip---My Tongs is very comfortable to use and hold. The ring handles are thick, anti-slip and do not have sharp edges. The size is just decent, giving the right tension on the pivot so that the food remains in the firm grasp of the tongs.
- Which is great for turning and serving all kinds of foods. making it very user friendly for dinner table or buffe
Tongs are a versatile item for cooking at camp. They are essential for turning meats and vegetables on the grill and for grabbing anything that is hot.
Shelf
- 【FOOD SAFE】P&P CHEF round cooling rack is made of pure stainless steel, No more any toxic materials leeching into your food, Rust free after cleaning, Healthy for your daily use
- 【COOK EVENLY】Each cooking rack elevated 1 inch, Allowing air to circulate on all sides of the food for steaming evenly and cooking quickly, Best tool to help you save time on repeat cooking
- 【DURABLE USE】Premium stainless steel thick wires with solid seamless welding, Not easy to fall out and prevent rack warping, Sturdy rack feet for holding heavier food, Oven safe and durable use for years
- 【FRIENDLY DESIGN】Smooth edge without rough spot for your comfortable grasp, Close parallel line prevents food from falling through, Overall mirror finished craft for releasing food and cleaning easily, convenient to wash by hand and dishwasher
- 【3 SIZE】3 Different sizes, Large Dia.10½” , Medium Dia. 9”, Small Dia. 7½”, Fit different size air fryer stockpot pressure cooker, Perfect tool to layer food from your cooker, for baking and cooling cookie, steaming or roasting chicken, filtering oil or wa
A clean rack is essential for placing the Dutch oven lid to keep it clean. In addition, you can place the hot pot on it if you want the food to cool down.
Bakeware
- 6-piece bakeware set includes a 9x5-inch loaf pan, 2 round 9-inch cake pans, a 12-cup muffin pan, a 13x9-inch roast pan, and a 13x9-inch baking sheet
- Made of heavy-weight steel for thorough, even heating
- Nonstick coating for effortless food release and easy cleaning
- Oven-safe to 500 degrees F
- Hand-wash only recommen
Baking trays keep the Dutch oven clean. The 3-inch deep round baking pans are best for Dutch oven baking, so you get the optimal volume from your oven. You can select the size according to your needs.
2 Pairs of Leather gloves
- Standard shoulder split leather palm
- Double layer of leather under palm, index, and thumb
- 2-1/2 safety cuff for easy on/off
- Elastic back improves comfort and fit
- A glove for the most rugged j
Keep a clean pair of leather gloves for handling hot foods like baked potatoes or for shelling grilled corn. The second pair is for dirty and sooty jobs, like holding the exterior of the Dutch oven and other Dutch oven tools.
Oven mitts
- Diamond pattern dissipates heat to protect hands
- Non-slip pattern provides dexterity and grip
- Tapered for a secure fit; 13-in/33 cm length protects arms
- Water-resistant silicone is easy to clean
- Machine washa
Oven mitts are great for many camping cooking needs but are also essential for Dutch oven bail and for removing oven racks.
Flexible spatula
- Ergonomical design: Great angles for scraping, flexible silicone head, Metal core for extra strength, Ergonomic handle, hole for easy hanging storage
- HEAT RESISTANT: 100% food grade silicone material, BPA-free.Heat resistant up to 480°F. No melt.
- Easy to clean and store: Hole for easy hanging storage. Stain and odor resistant so your spatula remind clean and never affect the flavor of your food - Will not discolor, warp, melt or chip.
- Non-stick safe design: Total one piece silicone design, non-toxic and wont scratch non-stick surface.
- Suitable for: Mix or stir thick batters, yet be flexible enough for scraping sauces or scrambling eg
The flexible spatula is used to scrape the bottom of the oven without scratching the griddle. A 3-inch wide putty knife is recommended. Food should not stick badly if the oven is well seasoned, but use the spatula if you need to scrape the oven. Do not use a stiff wire brush as it will scratch your Dutch oven.
Paper towels
- Each case 16 packs of 250 trifold paper towels (4,000 total)
- Each white multifold paper towel is 9.2 x 9.4 / 23.4cm x 23.9cm (substitute for c fold paper towels)
- Exclusive Absorbency Pockets soak up water fast, so these trifold paper towels are designed to reduce waste
- Fits into most universal multifold paper towel dispensers (great replacement for c fold paper towels, which can over-dispense)
- Meets EPA standards and are FSC and Eco Logo certif
One way to clean is to heat the Dutch oven over a fire until the food begins to bubble and lifts off the griddle. At this point, scrape the oven with a spatula, discard the burned food, and wipe with a greased paper towel. Paper towels are nice to have around camp for many reasons and can be easily thrown around the campfire.
Wooden handle vegetable brush
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A vegetable brush is also an essential tool for cleaning your oven. The best way to clean is by boiling water in the oven and then scrubbing it with a vegetable brush. Pour the water out with an oven mitt and the dirty leather glove on one of the oven legs and tilt the oven to pour out the water.
Vegetable Spray
- 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray
- No Artificial Additives
- Great for High-Heat Cooking, Baking, and Frying
- Non-GMO Verified
- 2 P
Every time the oven dries (usually after cleaning) and while it is hot, give it a shot of vegetable spray and wipe with a paper towel to maintain its Teflon appearance. The vegetable spray will keep your oven well- seasoned.
Firewood and coal
- 🔥The Box of Birch Firewood Includes GIFT: Set consists of 8-10 split birch logs and a nice bonus 1 pack of Tumbleweeds Fire Starter. Total weight of the firewood kindling box is 18 lbs +/- 5%. The size of each birch log is about 14 inches .
- 🔥100 % Eco-Friendly firewood for fire pit: seasoned firewood logs are made of natural birch wood, we never use additives and chemicals. Birchwood logs are a good fire wood to burn because it burns well and produces a moderate amount of heat.
- 🔥Kiln Dried Birchwood Fireplace Logs: firewood birch contains only 6-8 % of moisture, so you do not overpay for excessive moisture and can easily start a fire with these wood logs and firestarters.
- 🔥Indoor & Outdoor Use: white birch logs don’t have a lot of smoke and won’t throw a lot of sparks, so it is a great firewood for fireplace and campfires.
- 🔥Best kindling wood & firestarter: natural fire starters burn up to 10 minutes, just one piece is enough to light a fire with white birch logs for fireplace even in windy weather. Birch wood logs have a pleasing scent when burni
Make sure you have plenty of firewood. If you want to bring coals, you should ensure they are enough (count each charcoal for specific recipes).
These are the things you need to safe cooking with a Dutch oven. Whether you want to cook on a campfire, hot coals, or over a camping stove, a cast-iron Dutch oven can take the heat! They’re sturdy and heavier, and you can’t go wrong with them if you have the right tools.
When a Dutch oven is placed on a camping stove, heat emanates from the bottom, suitable for frying, poaching and roasting. In principle, using a camping stove with a Dutch oven is the same as using a stove. Still, the variables inherent in outdoor cooking, such as altitude and weather conditions, may require a longer cooking time.
Now let’s discuss some dishes you can prepare in a Dutch oven camping using these tools.
What Foods Can I Prepare In A Dutch Oven?
A Dutch oven can be an indispensable companion of a camper. You can create all kinds of culinary A Dutch oven can be an indispensable companion of a camper. Below is a small selection of dishes that you can try in your Dutch oven:
- Pulled pork or poultry
- Different types of goulash
- Duck breast
- Spare ribs
- Roast ham with cabbage
- Layered meat
- Pasta casserole
- Pasta in a pot with salmon
- Curry noodles
- Cheese noodles
- Lasagna variants
- Poppy cheesecake
- Pizza rolls
- Blueberry snails
These are just a few options, but you can prepare much more culinary delights with this universal pot, mainly fish and seafood dishes, varieties of bread, and of course, all kinds of stews.
Our Final Thoughts
Now you know how to use a Dutch oven camping with the right tools. Hot meals cooked in the campfire surrounded by trees and nature is an irreplaceable experience. Share this information with your camping partners and make the most of this portable oven.
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