Dutch Oven Cooking Basics

Dutch Oven Cooking Basics I don't love anything quite like I love to cook Dutch oven. Dutch oven cooking is one of the oldest and most popular types of outdoor cooking. A Dutch oven is probably the most versatile piece of cooking equipment available.

On this video I will be your guide to learning everything you need to know about getting started with Dutch oven cooking. I walk you step-by-step through the process as I prepare recipes and show unique ways to use your oven. Helpful tips will take you through oven selection, seasoning, cleaning, and storing.

I'm going to let you in on one of my best Dutch oven recipes. The pineapple upside-down cake is a great dessert to make in your conventional oven or in a pit outside. Dutch Oven Cooking Basics

Ingredients:

18-inch heavy-duty aluminum foil
1 (16-ounce) can pineapple slices
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (8-ounce) jar maraschino cherries
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 (18-1/2-ouce) package yellow cake mix, prepared according to package directions

Dutch Oven Cooking Basics Line a 12-inch Dutch oven with foil. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place butter or margarine in the Dutch oven and place over low heat to melt. When butter is melted, arrange pineapple slices on top of foil and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. Sprinkle brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of reserved juice over fruit. Pour prepared cake mix over the fruit. Put cover on Dutch oven. Bake with medium coals on top and bottom for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool 8 minutes in pan, away from heat, then invert the cake onto a platter. Carefully peel away the foil, and enjoy. Serves 6 to 8.

30 minutes. $9.95


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