I look for old examples at flea markets, yard sales, and junk shops. This is fairly inexpensive (but not as inexpensive as buying used, in most cases). In fact, you can still purchase new, made in the USA cast iron skillets, frying pans, and Dutch ovens. This material is versatile and can do a lot more than most modern cookware. The camp version will also have a “bail” or wire handle to allow the pot to be hung from a tripod, as shown in this photo. Note: a Dutch oven has a rounded lid and no legs, while a camp oven has three legs and flat top, to allow coals to be placed on top and below the vessel. Often erroneously termed “Dutch” ovens, a cast iron camp oven is great to have for your outdoor adventures. In addition, cast iron camp ovens (often erroneously labeled as “Dutch” ovens) make camping trips a real treat, since you can cook dishes that most people would never dream of serving away from the vicinity of a modern kitchen. Porcelain-covered cast iron Dutch ovens are perfect for “pot roasting” and braising. Sausage, bacon, and many other types of meat really need to be cooked in cast iron skillets to have the correct flavor, and to make the perfect sear.Īnd I’ve recently discovered that it’s also great for baking a giant chocolate chip cookie, with a perfectly buttery, crispy crust and ooey-gooey center! I have found that many things never taste quite right if they are cooked on anything else. All the modern “nonstick” cookware available today just does not have the same level of character for cooking on (or in) as good old cast iron.
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