Friday, July 22, 2011

more Dutch Ovening

Scott, Dee & Ian camped with the Kammeyers near Newport (on the Oregon coast). Scott took a shot of us waiting for breakfast to cook. Click here to go to the last post on breakfast recipes.


Sparkling Potatoes
12" Dutch oven
Bake at 375 degrees top and bottom heat for 30 minutes

Brown in oven: 1/2 lb. bacon (cut into small pieces)
Add, cook until clear: 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Slice: 8 potatoes (scrubbed with skins)
Mix in oven with onions and bacon.

Pour in: 1 can Sprite
Sprinkle with : 2 t. seasoning salt (or season to taste), 1/2 t. pepper
Cover with lid. Steam until potatoes are tender.
Add: 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese (shredded)

There were MANY of these critters under our yurts.
They stole any food we left out, and would scurry inside if we left the door ajar.
Scott was not using a telephoto to take this picture.

BBQ Pork
Boil one large package of boneless country pork ribs in large pot of water (in house if possible!) to help get some of the fat out. Put pork into small Dutch oven with BBQ sauce. Cook until meat shreds. Serve on rolls like pulled pork sandwiches.


Chicken and Vegetables
12" Dutch oven
Bake at 375 degrees

6 boneless chicken breasts (or one for each person)
4-5 potatoes (quartered or halved, skin on is fine)
1 lb. baby carrots
1 onion (chopped)
garlic cloves
1 T. butter
bay leaf
1 can chicken broth
1 can mushroom soup
(or use healthy bean recipe substitute at the bottom *)
1 pkg. onion soup mix
seasoning salt
thyme
basil
pepper

In Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in butter. Add soups and seasoning and stir. Add veggies and chicken. Place lid on oven. Place oven on bed of coals and bake for 60-90 minutes. This recipe is very flexible...you can omit the onion and herbs if desired.

The family who gave me this recipe (and the other two above) puts frozen chicken and all the other ingredients in the Dutch oven and puts it in their oven at home for a great Sunday dinner. Cook 3 hrs at 300 degrees. We've tried it and it works well! It is so nice to walk in the door after church and smell that dinner is ready!






* 3 Minute White Bean Soup



1/2 c. white bean flour 




3 c. hot water 

1 T. chicken base or bouillon 
(or use 3 c. chicken broth in place of water) 

In a medium saucepan or 6 c. microwave bowl, whisk white bean flour into hot water and chicken bouillon, or use 3 c. chicken broth in place of water. Bring to a boil, stir well, then cook 2 more minutes over medium-low heat or microwave on high. Pour soup into blender and blend for 1 minute. Salt and pepper to taste. (from Bob's Red Mill, see link to other recipes on right side)

If you go here, you can refresh your memory on cooking with Dutch (and reflector) ovens.  If you haven't been to The Art of Manliness website before, have fun! See you at the reunion.


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