"The chuck wagon was the heart of the round-up and trail drive. Cooks were often older men or former cowboys. Cattlemen paid them well. A Dutch Oven, a cast iron pot with legs and a rimmed lid was essential to the Chuck Wagon Cook. The Dutch Oven was placed over hot coals. More coals were then piled on the lid. Equally important was the large coffee pot and a couple of kettles. At the campfire, fire hooks dangled from the crossbar over the heat for the pots to hang on. The 'gouch' hook lifted hot and heavy lids." -History of Chuckwagon.
See this book?
See these dvds?
See these Skillets?
These are only 1/4th of the Cast Iron I have here in this house.
(The Dutch Ovens are in the garage)
I need to put them in good use.
Beloved can now out cook me in the Cast Iron department!
I'll share the recipes as I go!
I'm so jealous!!
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ReplyDeleteNot as jealous as I am! Still trying to get my mouth off the floor due to you finding a Dutch Oven at a Garage Sale for $5. ;)
I'm looking forward to the recipes!!!!
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