Choosing the Best Lodge Dutch Oven Size

12/10/2021 UPDATE-COMING SOON "HOW TO PREP AND CARE FOR YOUR DUTCH OVEN" VIDEO
This video explores the different sizes of Lodge Camp Dutch Ovens and gives some details to help you make the right choice when you are deciding which to purchase.
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[@RoseStoller-xq7sh]

I love my 14 inch, is great for camp. I have been camp cooking for near 50 years. Hobby is 18th century reenactment, where we demonstrate lifestyle of the period. I bought my 14 for making pies or other items in a baking dish to be removed from it. When in camp am preparing multiple dishes so all ovens will be put to use from breakfast to supper. Also have a 2 spider skillets and kettles.

[@SB_whatevers]

I love cooking in the outdoors. It's my favorite thing to do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of dutch ovens.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching. Sorry I missed this

[@que-stead-que1717]

Thank you very much. I’ve been prepping and a first time dutch oven purchase was on my list. This video helped me to decide. Amazon has a great cyber Monday deal on Lodge dutch ovens, so I decided on the 10” deep. I was also able to get deals on a stand, lifter, and trivet by Lodge. The only thing needed now is a couple of steel utility pans. I’ll probably hit my local Ace hardware for those.

[@mattamuskeet]

Great comparison video! I was searching for a video such as this a few months ago. I recently purchased the Lodge 6 and 8 quart, but I’ll probably buy both 10”s whenever they finally become available. One thing to note, is most recipes are designed for the 12”. Glad you mentioned U.S. made...it’s important! Thank you for sharing!! ✌️ 🇺🇸

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Hey John, I am glad that you found it helpful. You are correct in that there are a lot of recipes, particularly in the included book, that use the 12 inch ovens and for sure there are times that they are the best and you will see one before long on my channel. What I have found is that it is pretty easy to scale a lot of these recipes down so that you are not cooking for 6-8 people all the time or if you are using recipes that are not really written specifically for dutch ovens. Yes I am amazed that they are all sold out at Lodge-hopefully all the supply chains can get back in order soon.

[@louizivkovic1752]

Much appreciate you finding time to share your experience!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for dropping by the channel!

[@morrita]

This walkthrough is exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks so much for the through explanation!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am so glad you found it helpful, thanks for dropping by the channel!

[@julioleon2873]

thank you, I'm on the market for a lodge Dutch oven. perfect comparison with the different sizes next to one another. thank you again. easy, great explanation.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad that you found it helpful and good luck with whatever dutch oven you decide on! Are you looking for a camp oven or a flat bottom dutch oven?

[@aubreylorentz]

This was super helpful! Very nice video! Thank you!

[@michaelsullivan988]

I have the 14" shallow and the 12" deep camp ovens. I use the shallow to cook biscuits. Now days I don't need to cook so much and the larger ovens need a more coals. This video helped me decide to get a 10" 4 quart. Good video. Very thorough. You gained a subscriber.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching. It is certainly true that our needs change over time and Lodge does a good job in their sizing to make the switch easily. I find we use the 10 inch ovens by far the most now.

[@joshuarouse6457]

In the market for one of these after using them in Scouts when I was a kid. This was a very helpful video and a great idea about the tote configuration. Looking forward to the cooking videos!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and I am glad you found it useful. Good Luck!

[@ravensrolltop]

Thank you for this video. As a Dutch newbie, I wasn’t sure if I should get the 4 or 5 quart. This helped me decide. And you bag protection tip is great. Many cities in California are outlawing gas hookups in new construction, so I really want to learn many different ways of cooking outside without natural gas. I feel like I have a few years before it becomes an issue for my family, so I am learning now and figuring out what I want in an outdoor kitchen.

[@Laura0IN]

Glad you’re thinking ahead. Horrible that they think their way is the only way to be a good steward of our natural resources. I have a cousin in CA, though I’m very glad I live elsewhere. We do not have natural gas, but have a wood burning furnace that heats our home. As my husband says, you get warm twice, chopping and stacking the wood, and then burning it.

[@cefarther3945]

Thanks for explaining all this to us. Great presentation. Interesting trivia about Paul Revere!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Great tip for the legs and transporting/storing them. Thanks!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and no problem-it works really well.

[@karenshady8129]

Hello from Australia. I found this incredibly helpful. Thank you so much.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and I am happy you found it helpful!

[@jamiegoguen7384]

Thank You for comparing these. I could not find a video like this. Great job, I ordered the 6 Quart for now

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad it was helpful-Happy to offer insight if you have any questions once you receive it. I normally give the pans an extra couple of coats of seasoning when they are new.

[@jamiegoguen7384]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 What is the process of seasoning the cast iron? Oil?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@jamiegoguen7384 Yes, essentially you bake the pan with a small coating of oil in order to polymerize the oil into a "plastic-like" coating. There are hundreds of videos on KZbin about seasoning and one would think it is some mystical art! I use olive oil and Crisco normally. I preheat the oven to 200 and put the pans in for about 20 minutes with no oil to warm them up. After 20 minutes take them out and put a light coat of your oil all over the pan-then wipe it all out until it looks like there is no oil left. Put it back in the oven and turn heat to 300-after 15 minutes remove and wipe out again-once the oil is wiped out return to the oven and turn up to 400 (Crisco) or 425 (EVOO) and go for another hour. Once the hour is up let the pans cool down in the oven and you are done. Once I clean them I always put another very thin coat (again like you have wiped it all off) of oil on them before I put them away. You dutch oven from Lodge (assuming you bought Lodge) will come with a little book (Camp Dutch Oven Cooking 101) which gives you their instructions on all of this as well and gives you some recipes. BTW you should also grab a lid lifter for rotating and handling the oven and lid when hot. I hope you enjoy it. I will be posting some cooking in the ovens (one really good dessert) so make sure to subscribe so you know when they come out!

[@jamiegoguen7384]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 Thank You. Yes, I purchased Lodge. I have the lid lifter and tripod already.

[@deltaphilip8611]

Thanks, I was debating on which size to get and now I have it.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it helpful. Thanks for checking our channel out!

[@jrifter1281]

thanks for the video brother it was a lot of help. i got a lot of cast iron i swear by it but ive not yet had a dutch oven. this video really was a lot of help because amazon was absolutely none.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Glad it was helpful for you.

[@ericschnipke874]

Very good video. I like your review style and the info was presented very well.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you liked it, thanks so much for dropping by the channel!

[@maxcontax]

A most excellent summary of Lodge charcoal fired DO’s. Thanks. I camp with the 10” shallow and the 8” baby. Place 12 briquettes on top and 10 under, and when the charcoal burns out the meal is cooked. So simple.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for checking us out. Any favorite recipes, especially for the 8 inch as many people have asked me about that?

[@tomdonaghy8757]

I mainly use my 8" DO frrom Lodge when solo camping. I do chicken parts, like thighs, or beef stew parts, to be added to other things, in the smaller DO. It is a one person cooker. and it fits on the small gas burner in my trailer, it fits on the outdoors Coleman stove. It is a handy size for small supper protein items. For one...@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609

[@Mental_Health_Matters]

This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it useful.

[@hollyblakeman7211]

Awesome video helped me pick the one I need. Thanks a lot

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Glad you found it helpful and enjoy cooking in it! Thanks for dropping by.

[@mattc5937]

I'm shopping for my first dutch oven and this video was very helpful. Thanks! Based upon your advice it seems that the 5 qt./10" wide/deep oven is the most suitable for my needs (cooking stews and roasting meats for small groups of people). I like your advice for converting it to a smaller 8" oven by using the inner trivet and smaller pan. Very versatile!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and glad it was helpful. I recently put up a cooking video using the smaller pan which you can watch here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5Cop56nptCeo9k Also did a video on types of dutch ovens if you are interested- kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqaYpaqXbcuMaa8

[@larrymenard7626]

This was a very helpful video. Thanks.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it useful. Thanks for stopping by.

[@wayne8276]

Thank you . Your info was what I needed . I'm going 10 inch Deep for my outdoor cooking . With the trivit . Lodge it is .

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Great, I am glad it helped and have fun cooking!

[@vahine138]

Smart presentation… very helpful! Thank you Sir 🙏

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it helpful. Thanks for dropping by.

[@steveh1130]

Hey thanks for the comparison, thoughts, and tips

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

My pleasure. Thanks for the comment and I hope you found it useful.

[@KUEHLKUEST]

10" for the win!! Like the little side dish oven too!! J & C

[@hbarwickjr]

Great information and tips. Thank you.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and watching-I am glad you found it worth the watch.

[@KzLollapalooza]

Thank you for your video and in depth teachings!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for dropping by the channel.

[@KzLollapalooza]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 thank you for your content creation, you're sharing wisdom for us to pass on to others as well! Wishing you and family, safety, good health, joy from the simplest of pleasures! Take care!

[@Saint696Anger]

This video has been helpful in making my decision 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad it was helpful-thanks for watching!

[@lgen626]

Awesome vid. Great info. Thank you.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for stopping by and we are glad that you found it helpful!

[@AndrewsSimplecooking]

Oh wow those Dutch ovens are something i would enjoy using such a pity they are so expensive here in the UK great review have a good weekend

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

What a bummer, I didn't realize they were so expensive over there. Well you just have to visit Chicago and we can do a collaborations show!

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I am just starting out so this was helpful, thanks.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for stopping by and I am glad it was helpful. I do cooking on the channel as well that you might find useful. Happy Cooking!

[@PaulieDetmurds]

Nice video. I have the Lodge 3.2 qt combo cooker. It is big enough for my wife and I. Of course it doesn't have feet on it, but I love it! Great video.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for swinging by. We have others that we use on the stoves or at home, but we do most with coals for camping.

[@muthergoose4084]

ty for this. i had NO idea of any of this.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and I am glad you found it informative.

[@michellesaylor6999]

Great info!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for checking us out-we are glad you found it useful.

[@andrewbarlow8937]

Outstanding video. I want 2 of them. 1 shallow and 1 deep.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for checking us out. I am glad it was helpful and if you want some recipe ideas check out our cooking videos,

[@andyramz1705]

Thank you very much for your input

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for dropping by and commenting. I am glad it was useful.

[@ldub___7724]

Beautiful video. Thank you

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am happy you enjoyed it-thanks for the kind words.

[@pblrrt]

Very useful!!! Thank you so much!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it informative-Let me know if you get one and what you think about it.

[@sharingtheadventure]

Outstanding. Thank you.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thank you, i am glad you found it helpful and Happy Cooking!

[@salinas831100]

Very informative video thanks

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@outdoorsforachange]

Thank you, sir. Buying 2 quart now for solo camping trips.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Enjoy it and let us know what you think once you have given it a workout. Swing by my video on care of cast iron to see what I do before the first use if you wish. Here is to great outdoor meals!

[@outdoorsforachange]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 will do. I'm a 53 old novice!

[@jerryspinosa5466]

A great review.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and checking out the channel. Happy cooking!

[@upstateoutdoors6566]

Lodge is by far the best Dutch ovens currently available. When it comes to new cast iron lodge is king but I got gifted an overmont branded 10ish inch deep for Christmas and I gotta say the things been pretty amazing so far other than a few nit picky quirks so to anyone new who maybe just wants to try out Dutch oven cooking without spending much cash at all I think the overmont is a good starting place just to try it out.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment. I have seen but never used the Overmont brand.

[@GoodDaySir]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am happy you found it useful. Thanks for checking us out!

[@amyw4216]

So helpful, thanks!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and the comment-I am glad that you found it useful.

[@jasonsong6747]

FB groups sent me here! Woot woot! Nice video!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Hey Jason, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jang6591]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

You bet-I am glad you found it useful. Do you use camp dutch ovens or are thinking of getting one?

[@pnwfamily549]

Very informative. Thank you! 😊

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it helpful and thanks for checking us out.

[@flatbushfox]

THE BIRDS SOUND SO BEAUTIFUL AS YOU SPEAK.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and the comment. We do have some singers in the neighborhood!

[@flatbushfox]

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED WITH THESE LOVELY BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS ? I LIVE IN MANHATTAN, N.Y. I HATE NYC..........HAVE TO GO NORTH....AT 70....NOT EASY.......THANKS FOR WRITING BACK TO ME......JOSEPH

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@flatbushfox Western suburbs of Chicago-pretty much cornfields west of me.

[@Greggsvlog]

Thanks to this I need to find a home for my 12 and going to down size👍👍

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I suspect you won't have much trouble finding a home for your 12 inch oven!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

We use a lot of the 10 inch ovens in our videos and it is way more food than just the two of us eat at one time.

[@NGMonocrom]

That's a great idea with the Lodge tote. I'm going to start doing that. I only own one of their camp dutch ovens. Was taking a serious look at the 8" one. But decided on the 10" (4 quart) model. I wanted one dutch oven. The 8" probably would have been best overall, for me. But I wanted the option of a do-everything single dutch oven for two, maybe three people. Plus, I can always cook less food in the 10" if needed. Can't cook more in the 8".

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it helpful, thanks for the comments and I hope the cooking goes well!

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Great video. I was leaning for a 12" but after watching this video the 10" deep is going to be it for me. Dig that 8" conversion move too.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and I hope you enjoy the 10 inch. Most of my cooking videos are done in the 10 inch if you want to check them out.

[@Repairguy2]

Great video my friend thank you

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@fishingwithphil2582]

Excellent video

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and I am so glad you found it useful!

[@MsAusarian]

Awesome video. Cheers.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for stopping by, I am glad you liked it.

[@themidnightrdr7292]

Question: will the 10 inch ring lid fit the 5qt flat bottom? I want a one pot solution I can use at home or in a campfire with a little stand

[@pjourneys5337]

So best lodge Dutch Oven size !

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Originally the Dutch oven was for cooking on a hearth. The feet improved things by allowing air and heat to circulate better. The tradition of turning the pot kept things towards the fireplace.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Great info, thanks for passing along.

[@canadalover7560]

Fantastic job my friend Thanks for sharing 🤝 Keep up the good work 🤝🤝👏 I’m your new supporter Greetings from 🇨🇦

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and subbing-glad you liked the video!

[@terrylookabill8441]

When I bag up my ovens, I put an inexpensive bamboo cutting board in the bottom on the bag to protect the bag from the oven feet. And it also gives me a cutting board in camp.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Great idea and solution, thanks for sharing!

[@jackiekern1837]

Good info! I just bought an 8 quart. We just built a brick pizza oven so hoping it works there but we can use it over a fire. I only buy lodge, go USA only!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for dropping by and best of luck with the new pizza oven!

[@lisarettig2740]

Thank you! I had a 2 Qt in my order basket and I was way off. I’m getting a deep 10 in.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

In that case I am glad you found us when you did! I hope you love it!

[@richardliles4415]

Thank you.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it useful-thanks for watching.

[@campguy]

the number 10 deep is perfect to roast a 5-6 lb whole chicken....almost the exact size of the chicken......preheat super hot top and bottom no oil or liquid......dry rub chicken and let dry brine for 30 mins or more......drop hollow dry-brined chicken breast side up into dry cast iron......cover and roast 35-45 mins.....temp breast around 160F.....legs and thighs will be crispy and done...bottom skin super brown and crispy.....protect breast on top with a small square or piece of aluminum foil after 20 mins to keep skin from blackening.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and I hope those watching give this a try!

[@AbeedBasheer]

Wow...Great info !!!! full view and thumbs up ,,💯,,👍

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. I am glad you liked it.

[@patriciaburr4826]

I never realized there were so many sizes. I bought one off fb marketplace still in the box. I just went and looked at the size. It's a 12. It probably is too big as I plan one just myself or maybe my sister but your trick for adjusting the size will work just fine. This way if I camp with friends I can cook for more people too.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

You are absolutely correct-if you look at the dutch oven as an oven (ya sounds odd I know) and just put the smaller pans in you will be fine.

[@patriciaburr4826]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 I just saw another video where they used a raised trivet under the oven. It looked interesting. Can we use both I wonder?? Better heat control??

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@patriciaburr4826 Sure-check out some of my other dutch oven cooking videos and you will see me using a trivet when I am cooking-especially with breads and other items that I want to keep the bottom from burning.

[@thomaspolley4977]

I'm just trying to make cobbler for myself and my two kids when we go car camping. Space is a premium, so I'm thinking either the 1 quart or the two quart.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am not sure if you are looking for a camp dutch oven (with legs) or a regular but I would say the 2Qt (8" camp stove) would work. We use it to cook cornbread.

[@gearhead-do1xh]

Thanks for all your gear reviews over the years. Do you have any thoughts or opinions on the gsi hard anodized dutch ovens 10",12"and 14" for glamping? Thankyou

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching. I must admit that I have never used the GSI aluminum ovens. In general I have found that aluminum, due to the better heat conduction I guess, don’t hold the heat as well especially from the lid which makes it harder to brown and cook evenly. I won’t say the GSI ovens don’t work and there are probably some good reviews out there. On the other hand, in general, aluminum is easier to care for and doesn’t rust which might be more important than the heating for your needs.

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

USA all the way, LODGE is what I’m trying to say, thank you for the review

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@LKN4WAR]

Lodge use to make a 16” also. I have the lid but never got the oven itself.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

That would be a monster of a dutch oven!

[@acester86]

Something else to consider is the bigger the oven, the more coals it needs to heat it. Not a big deal, but still something to think about.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

That is absolutely correct, the larger the oven the more coals to generate the same internal temp. Thanks for passing that on.

[@apleparulo3958]

Have you tried any of Snowpeak's cast iron ovens? They have some nice looking ovens but cost a bit more. Would be interested to see a review on their "duo" model and the one their largest model.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the note. Unfortunately I do not have any of the Snow Peak cast iron pieces so cannot comment on them. I agree with you that they do look very nice! Drifta put out a video on the 26cm one a while back and you can watch that here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5avYp-vZdWdoKc

[@chrissewell1608]

Good video. There is nothing, you can't cook, using a Camp Dutch Oven. Luckily, I even have some (now obsolete) Lodge 6 inch, 1 quarts... and a 14" model (still available). The 6" models are great for side dishes and small deserts. The 14" has a 10 quart capacity, and is big enough for several racks of ribs. Or 4 -5 entire chickens! It is for cooking for a crowd.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

You have quite a collection! They really are so useful as you say and a great outdoor cooking tool. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[@chrissewell1608]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 I love my Lodge D. O.'s but really want to try a Petromax brand. I think they are/ were German made? But offer a few extra features, that Lodge doesn't have.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@chrissewell1608 I have never used one but it appears they are a German Company manufacturing in China. Looking at them they are similar to some of the Camp Chef ovens that feature legs on the lid as well.

[@chrissewell1608]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 I had also heard that they were being made, now, in China. I think some Lodge stuff is too!?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@chrissewell1608 The Lodge preseasoned cast iron is made in TN, USA. The enemal cast iron is made in China is the way I understand it.

[@jodamn5078]

One is a dutch oven one is a stewpot can you think of which one is which just because a company says it's a dutch oven does not mean it is

[@wreckingopossum]

Lodge is actually not the only US manufacturer of cast iron Dutch ovens but they do have the most variety and are by far the cheapest. Others that I know of include... 1. Field Company - 4.5 quarts for $295 2. Nest Homeware - 3.5 quarts for $250 3. Finex - 5 quarts for $350 4. Butter Pat - 4.5 quarts for $475 5. Burough Furnace - 5.5 quarts for $240 It really does make it hard (for me personally) to buy from anyone other than Lodge because the difference in price is outstanding, but there are other options. I do think as of right now Lodge is the only one making camp ovens in the US though

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks go checking out the video and the great comment. You are correct that the new breed of US cast iron manufacturers have moved into the dutch oven world in a big way over the last year or two. Burough is even making the only US made enamel dutch oven so it is a great time for choice There is certainly a price difference between Lodge and newer folks and each has its plus and minus but I think no matter which way a person goes they will have a great cooking tool. You are correct that I was referring to the traditional camp oven style of dutch oven where lodge is the only one.

[@franklinmatherly4315]

Just ordered the 9 quart dutch oven and tripod ready for some chicken stew.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Sweet, you will cook up some great stuff with that combo-and feed a lot of people! If you haven't seen my "new cast iron" video give a look here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/maWvhmWZfc9-eM0 It just has some tips on seasoning new cast iron and cleaning up, tools etc.

[@joeymalin]

Ever try fitting the 10” shallow inside 12” deep? Or is there any one that would fully fit within another? (For transport consolidation not for cooking)

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I just tried and despite being hopeful it doesn't work. The ears that hold the handle are just a touch too wide to let the 10" rest on the bottom of the 12" and I expect that the motion from driving would eventually wear off the seasoning or worse.

[@hunterrathke3844]

There’s a 14” shallow and a 14” deep.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching. I believe that Lodge only makes 1 14" oven but Camp Chef makes two volumes in 14". Thanks for the note and sharing the information!

[@hunterrathke3844]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 looks like you’re correct. At one time they offered both sizes. I’m not sure when they stopped.

[@funktron4]

Do you know if the Camp Dutch Oven lid fits the standard Dutch Ovens, 10" lid size? I like the looks of that lid and they sell them separately. Also, if you flip the lid over, does it then become a skillet?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the question. I do not have the Lodge dutch ovens with the cast handles, only the ones with the bail handles www.lodgecastiron.com/product/dutch-oven-with-bail?sku=L8DO3 The 10 inch camp oven lid fits the 5 quart bail handle but the 12 inch lid doesn't fit the other two well (it works ok for the 7 qt bail handle but not sitting flush). The lids can certainly be used as a fry pan but it does have a bit of a concave shape so that liquids will roll to the center. That is fine though since there are no edges it keeps stuff from falling off the edge.

[@Roberto_Garcia_]

Interesting. And the cost factor vs cooking ability. 👍 Thanks for advice! I do have a ten " Lodge dutch oven with lid. Good to know that their is Small but alternative idea to make a smaller meal instead of buying the smaller oven, and larger size. Hum using the larger to create the smaller size. Great idea - 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙊🙉🙈💥🌟👀😇😎💥!

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am glad you found it helpful. Thanks for dropping by!

[@What_Fred_Said]

I want the 10 inch size but not sure if I want the deep one or shorter one. IM leaning on the short one.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

It really depends on what you are cooking. The short is considered a bread oven (biscuits frittata) so it works best with baked goods. The deep one is an all arounder and works for baking things that rise, bigger stews, larger cuts of meat.

[@wckoek]

I am struggling between choosing 8 inch and 10 inch ones as I mostly camp solo or with another person and I figured sometimes it is nice to able to feed 4 as well. But I figured I will go with the 8 as chances are you will cook other things as well when you have 3-4 persons camping with you, lighter is better.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Yes it is tough to consider all the possibilities and cover everything. What do you think you will be cooking and how do you camp (I assume car camping since you are looking at t dutch oven)? You might also watch my Banks Fry-Bake video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Wonn1qitalrLs as the deep Alpine pan might fit the bill for you.

[@wckoek]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 Depends, motorcycle, car or train camping. Solo/small group camping is popular here since the anime "Yuru camp". You can find the series here with subtitles if you are interested in camping.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@wckoek For the motorcycle I would definitely check out the Banks Fry-Bake Deep Alpine pan (not sure about shipping etc). To and from the train would be ok with the 8 inch but I suspect with other gear the 10 inch would be pretty heavy. Car camping 10 inch is fine.

[@wckoek]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 Thanks, I agree that 10 inch pan is more practical, but if solo a 8 inch dutch oven and 10 inch pan makes little difference depending on what one intended to prepare. I might get both, and carry one depending on the situation.

[@mountainprayer]

@@wckoek I have both 8” and 10”. Nice to have both to cook several things at a time or to cook for more people.

[@justaguy9496]

So I am starting to take the plunge and I feel like I almost need two or three so I can have bread, stew, and a cobbler for dessert all going at once. Do you generally cook one pot meals when camping with these or do you cook in more than one at once?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I have cooked using two at once a time or two but normally only take one on a trip with me and take the one sized on what I am going to be cooking. At home it would be no problem but that is a lot of weight to take with me on a camping trip. So I might make a casserole in the DO or do biscuits in the DO and cook a steak type of thing. Normally if two I am doing meal in one and a dump cake in the other.

[@howarddeheer8295]

I use my 8 for chill for my brother and I. We have a family soup dinner then I'll get the 14 out

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

You are cooking in the big leagues with that 14! Sorry I missed this comment earlier and thanks for dropping by.

[@hrvatZDS]

Thanks for the video. Is there any way you could tell me if the camp dutch oven lid fits on the 7 quart lodge dutch oven with the bale handle?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

It really doesn't fit the bail handle dutch oven. It will sit on it but not flush and if you try to lift the handle it will lift the lid as well.

[@hrvatZDS]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 Thanks for the reply

[@jillcook6930]

After watching this video, I purchased the Lodge 10" short dutch oven. I have the lid remover and gloves. Is there a less expensive fry/bake 8 inch (2-1/4 deep) pan? Can I use this dutch oven on a rocket stove?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

There are a number of light weight aluminum pans but very few of them have no or removable handles. I also prefer the (for baking) the more traditional upright cast iron skillet style sides of the Fry-Bake. There are some options here on Amazon amzn.to/3xpkxaL if you don't mind removing the handle once you get the pan and most are non-stick.. Another option is the FireBox skillet here fireboxstove.com/product/firebox-frypan-with-lifter/ that I think is a great pan but has more rounded sides, great for some things but I prefer corn bread and baked items in the upright. You can see my comparison of the larger Fry Bake and Firebox here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIu2fGmldsurrdksi=Hv3F6IThhTr_w-qY As to the question of rocket stoves you could certainly use it to sauté and fry, just keep the heat down a bit. As far as baking I am not sure where you would get the coals from for the top?

[@shawndavis6901]

Where do you get those rubber covers for the feet?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching! I picked them up on Amazon. You can get them here - amzn.to/3DBWgOh They are the 1/2 inch size.

[@lovelyhome9459]

May I know the size of chair protector that you bought for the 8 inch? Such a good idea

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Sure, here is the link. amzn.to/3xOwWSE

[@lovelyhome9459]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 thank you very much!

[@austinfurgason3634]

Can you use these in the home stove as well?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching. That depends, the camp dutch ovens, with the legs, do not sit flat on the surface so if you have a flat top (electric or induction) stove they will not work and you would be better off with one of the other models. If you have a gas stove (I do) the legs can go through the grate and they will work fine. If I am using in the oven I just put them on a baking sheet and they work fine. If you check out my "Least Useful Lodge Dutch Oven" video you can see some of the other types of ovens.

[@SexyPitz]

Will the 5QT camp oven top fit on the 5QT non camp oven?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Good morning and thanks for watching. Yes the lids actually do interchange on the ovens. And as a point of reference if you want a shallow braiser the lids also fit on the Lodge 10.25 inch skillet. I also know the 9qt normal oven lid first the Lodge 13.25 inch skillet.

[@monkeytwitch6463]

Curious, you mentioned you put rubber leg protectors on your ovens when placing them in a carrying bag. Which size? I saw your link, but there were a few sizes.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Hmm, sorry about that. They are the 1/2 inch ones that pop up when you click this link amzn.to/3K5EhTB

[@monkeytwitch6463]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 Thanks...loaded a couple packs into my cart.

[@maurituomisto8007]

What is the volume of the pans in hogsheads? 😁

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

For a relative guide the 4 quart is .0159 hogsheads. That should help converting the recipe.

[@beaugibson2951]

The 10 and 12 inch had a $5 difference so I went with the 12

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I hope you enjoy it for years to come-let us know what great things you are able to make in it!

[@dmb3428]

I have a #12 because it was considered the "standard" size, I think it's too big for us with 2-3 people however i can roast a chicken in it....I may get a 10 deep

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I think you will find the 10 inch deep more than enough space for 2-3 people. Thanks for checking us out!

[@ReefMimic]

The other question is can the lodge tripod be used on all sizes

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I would suspect the Lodge tripods would be made for all of their cookware yes, you might want to confirm with them. I use the adjustable tripod and have had no problems at all-it is one solid unit.

[@Colonel1Bravo]

If you could only have one, would it be one of the 10’s and which one? I already have two shallow 12’s.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for watching and the question. Boy, if you are going to throw me a question you couldn't have come up with a harder one! There are a lot of considerations (what you want to cook, for how many, large cuts of meat, etc) but I think you have the winner right now, the 6 quart 12 inch is a nice well rounded oven. Since Camera Lady and I are often the only ones camping we use the deep 10" most of the time-the 5 to 6 quart are what we use at home mostly as well-great size for bread, stews etc.

[@Colonel1Bravo]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 that’s what I wanted to hear. I will add the 5 qt deep to the collection. I knew I wanted a smaller one and was on the fence about the 4qt being too small. It’s really not but I feel like the deep 5qt would be a good balance between the 4 & 6. I like the accessories you showed with the deep 5 qt also

[@Rhythmicons]

Your 10" with the trivet and 8 inch pan.....do you still use the formula for coals as it would pertain to the 10" oven? I'm guessing yes.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

Thanks for the comment and the answer is yes, you use the same number of coals to get to the correct temp. As I mention in some other videos cooking in a DO is not an exact science with differences in wind, fuel, humidity etc all playing a part, but the rule of thumb is what I use.

[@Rhythmicons]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 Thanks. I went nuts buying cast iron because of Covid. Recently, I got one of those Chuck Wagon Supply cooking tables because last summer sucked trying to squat down into the fire to handle business. We inaugurated a new family tradition with a 20lb turkey in the Maca 12x16x9 and that sure wore me the heck out. I often think about how difficult that would have been 175 years ago in the trans-Mississippi west. Cast iron will season YOU.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@Rhythmicons Wow-I have never cooked a 20# turkey anywhere!

[@Rhythmicons]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 There is video of it on my channel. It ended up collapsing almost in my arms when I took it from the oven. I felt like I had been hit by a train after all was said and done.

[@ZachFish-]

Are the handles supposed to be able to install properly.? I can’t figure out how to put it on right, unless it’s just odd

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

I am not sure how you mean as mine don't come off and I have never taken them off. Have yours come off or have you removed them for some reason?

[@ZachFish-]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 Mine came separated and I couldn’t figure out how to put them on correctly 😂 Have it on right now but surely not right, since it doesn’t move fluidly.

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

@@ZachFish- It might be a bit tight or one other thing to check-each side is installed a bit differently, one side is installed from the outside of the ear and the end loops back through the middle of the ear, the other side the wire is put through the ear and then looped around the outside if that makes sense. Maybe an easier way to say it is that one side the wire goes through the ear from the top and is then rolled back while the other side goes through the bottom of the ear and rolls back on the opposite side of the ear.

[@darylwaynebrady]

Will the Dutch oven with the feet still work on a gas burning oven inside?

[@dickinaroundoutdoors8609]

We use ours on a gas cooktop and when we put it in the oven we simply set it on a backing sheet and it works fine.

[@darylwaynebrady]

@@dickinaroundoutdoors8609 👍🏻