Archive for April, 2007

Campfire Cooking with Pie Makers

Pie makers, pie irons, jaffle irons, panini grill, toasties, sandwich cubano, pudgie pies, moutain pies, hobo pies, sandwich cookers, and pie shams, are all names for a popular campfire cooking implement that consists of two metal casings that hook together with a hinge at the end.  The casings pivot at the hinge and metal rods [...]

Pudgie Pie Reuben Sandwiches

Grease a warm pie iron with butter. Lay a piece of rye bread on both sides of the iron. Use deli sliced corn beef and top with a spoonful of sauerkraut and a slice of swiss cheese. Place in fire, turning occasionally until bread is browned. 

Corned Beef with Cabbage

2 lb corned beef
1 small onion, cut into quarters
Boneless brisket or round
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 small head cabbage
6 medium carrots
Pour cold water over corned beef in Dutch oven to just cover.  Add the onion and garlic to the Dutch oven and the heat to boiling.  Then reduce heat,  cover and simmer until beef [...]

Festive Chicken Bake

1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup light molasses
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2-3 lb fryer chicken

1 tbs cider vinegar
1 tbs prepared mustard
2 tbs oil
1 can (16 oz) sweet potatoes, drained
1 can (8 oz) Sliced pineapple
Combine the flour, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture. Brown the chicken pieces in hot oil. [...]

Sausage Balls

1 lb Sausage (Mild or hot)
1 Egg
6 oz Grated Cheddar Cheese
3 c Bisquik
Mix all ingredients together. Pinch off small pieces and form into balls.  Cook 10-15 min at 350 in Dutch oven.  Makes 6 dozen. 

Hungarian Goulash

2 lb beef tips, 2″ cubes
2 tsp paprika
1 small onion
1-1/2 tsp salt
3 tbs Wesson oil
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can whole tomatoes
1 c sour cream
4 oz whole mushrooms
2 tbs flour
Brown beef tips and onion in oil, add whole tomatoes, mushrooms and seasonings. Cover and simmer.
Stir occasionally until meat is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Blend [...]

Corned Beef with Dijon Glaze

3 lbs corned brisket
4 cups water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
8 cloves, whole

2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 cup Dijon mustard

2 tbs horseradish sauce
2 tbs Worcestershire sauce

1/2 c orange marmalade
Place the brisket in a Dutch oven and add water, vinegar, 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, cloves, and garlic.  Bring it to a [...]

Things to Consider When Selecting a Dutch Oven

by Charles Kassotis
Cooking with a Dutch oven can by a rewarding and delicious experience. The food is generally tasty, as the oven is a slow cooker that allows the food to sit in its own juices and flavors. Most people think of Dutch ovens as pots that one uses outdoors and while camping. While this [...]

Dutch Oven Swiss Steak

3 lb round steak
3 stalks celery, chopped fine
3 tbs butter
1 tsp salt

1/2 c catsup
1 tbs chopped parsley
1 large onion, diced
Brown the steak in butter in the Dutch oven.  Add the celery, parsley, catsup, and onion. Cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours.  You may need to add a half cup of [...]

Ann’s Best Beef Brisket

3-4 lb brisket
Seasoned meat tenderizer
3 tbs flour
Salt
Pepper
Coat the beef brisket well with the meat tenderizer. Wrap the brisket with 2 layers of heavy duty foil. Refrigerate the brisket overnight. When ready to cook, place it in the Dutch oven, cover and cook with low to medium heat for about 6 to 7 hours.   If you want, you can [...]