Dutch Oven Cooking
More than a pot — this is a real oven. A Dutch oven can bake, roast, simmer, and fry, making it one of the most powerful tools in a camp kitchen. Think beyond hot dogs and cobbler. With the right planning, a Dutch oven can handle full meals that fuel your patrol and build real cooking skills.
Dutch Oven Recipes
Dutch Oven Apple Crisp.pdf
Dutch Oven Dump Cake.pdf
Dutch Oven Enchiladas.pdf
Dutch Oven Monkey Bread.pdf
Dutch Oven Pot Pie.pdf
Dutch Oven Shepherd's Pie.pdf
Dutch Oven Sopapilla Cheesecake.pdf
Dutch Oven Recipe Websites
Troop 4673 Dutch Oven Recipes – big selection of camp favorites
17 Tasty Dutch Oven Recipes (ScoutLife) – recipes Scouts actually use
Dutch Oven Dude – Camping Recipes – lots of camp-friendly ideas
Scout Shop Camp Cooking Ideas – includes Dutch oven meals
Patrol Dutch Oven Tips
Assign roles: cook, fire manager, food safety, cleanup.
Always use a foil or parchment liner for easy cleanup.
350°F for a 12 inch Dutch oven is typically: Bottom 8–9 coals, Top 16–18 coals.
Use more coals on top than bottom to prevent burning.
Always use lid lifters and heat-resistant gloves.
Rotate the lid and oven every 15 minutes for even cooking.
Never dump water on a hot Dutch oven.
Clean with hot water and a plastic scraper — no soap.
Dry completely and lightly oil after use.