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Step back in time to find new ideas: 18th century cooking

One of the things that draws me to outdoor cooking is the immense history of it.  A long time ago, some wild beast ended up on a fire and it was good.  Ever since, we’ve been trying new things to … Continue reading

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Cookbook Review: Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Barbecue

I have LOTS of cookbooks.  Some are pretty to look at.  Some are merely informative.  Few are both.  This is one of them.  Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Real Barbecue is the culmination of years of work by the … Continue reading

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Gifts for your outdoor cook

The Christmas season is upon us.  We’ve survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Are you still trying to come up with something to give your outdoor cook?  Here are some ideas. Wood chips are a great gift.  They can be … Continue reading

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My Outdoor Cooking Setup Part 2 — Cast Iron

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Cast iron cookware is among the most versatile to use in a car camping or backyard setting.  It is relatively inexpensive, can handle as much heat as you can throw at it, and as non-stick as anything if seasoned properly.  … Continue reading

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Make your own parchment dutch oven liner

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One of the main reasons people shy away from using cast iron is because they are afraid of the cleanup.  The easy way around this is to make your own parchment dutch oven liners. I first saw this method used … Continue reading

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