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How to use the Dutch Oven
Cooking, frying, baking
You can use the Dutch Oven in your kitchen oven as well as on a campfire or with a suitable barbecue
grill. The various heat sources such as barbecue briquettes, charcoal, or campfire embers do not
necessarily reach the same temperature.
On a campfire
When used on a campfire, you have several options: Each type of wood creates different embers and
burns at a different rate. When you place the Dutch Oven next to the fire, you can cook many dishes
with the heat that emanates from the fire. It is essential to turn the Dutch Oven regularly, so that it is
evenly heated on all sides.
With briquettes
High-quality briquettes are easy to use and reliable. They have mostly a similar size and they can store
heat for a long time. It is the easiest way for you to regulate the heat for your Dutch Oven. The amount
of briquettes that you need under the Dutch Oven and on the lid also depends on the cooking method.
Here is a rule of thumb for all Dutch Oven sizes:
• for simmering soups and stew: 1/3 of the briquettes on the lid and 2/3 under the Dutch Oven
• for baking bread and cakes: 2/3 of the briquettes on the lid and 1/3 under the Dutch Oven.
This table offers you information on the amount of briquettes needed depending on which Dutch Oven
you use. In this table you will find the amount of briquettes and how you should distribute them on
and under the Dutch Oven in order for your Dutch Oven to reach a certain temperature.
ft1 / ft1-t
325-360° F
400-450° F
total (Top / Bottom)
5 (3 / 2)
8 (5 / 3)
ft3 / ft3-t
325-360° F
400-450° F
total (Top / Bottom)
8 (5 / 3)
14 (9 / 5)
ft4.5 / ft4.5-t
325-360° F
400-450° F
total (Top / Bottom)
15 (9 / 6)
21 (14 / 7)
ft6 / ft6-t
325-360° F
400-450° F
total (Top / Bottom)
24 (14 / 10)
30 (20 / 10)
ft9 / ft9-t
325-360° F
400-450° F
total (Top / Bottom)
24 (15 / 9)
30 (21 / 9)
