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Dutch
ovens were originally thick walled cast
iron cooking pots with a tight fitting lid,
which made them especially suitable for
campfire cooking. Nowadays, they can be
made of anything from Aluminum through to
ceramics, some are electric and some are
made for use on a range or in a regular
oven. In the UK they are commonly known
as "casserole dishes".
Dutch
Oven Campfire Cooking
Dutch ovens designed for campfire cooking
usually have three legs and a slightly convex
lid. This is so they can be placed directly
over the campfire, with coals placed on
the lid to create more uniform internal
heat. This effectively turns the Dutch oven
into an oven. On the other hand, home-cooking
Dutch ovens are usually smooth bottomed.
Whether
you use your Dutch oven when your outdoors
or at home, or both, you'll find they are
ideally suited for making long and slow
cooking recipes such as roasts, stews and
casseroles.
Do
you have the time for a great, slow cooking
meal? The recipes in this section are the
best. So why not go ahead and make the
most of them?
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