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    I got a new 5 quart Lodge camp oven a couple months ago and have been itching to break it in at the farm...but we haven't had time there lately for me to do much but quick grilling. So, I decided to break it in last night in the back yard.

    I found a metal pan in the garage that wasn't serving any purpose, and I put this in the bottom of my grill to hold the charcoal and DO.

    I had a 2.5 lb chuck and put some fresh cracked pepper on it and a little garlic powder...not too much garlic because I like to keep peace in the house.

    When the charcoal was ready, I warmed the DO with a little oil in the bottom then browned the chuck on both sides. Added a cup of hot water, 1/2 can of a beer, 3 bay leaves and 4 springs of fresh thyme. Covered and let it do it's thing for an hour.

    During that time, I got my veggies ready. 3 carrots, 10 new potatoes, 2 celery ribs and 1 medium onion. I added those to the pot right on top of the chuck, salt and peppered, covered and let it bake until the veggies were tender...45 minutes or so. This was a complete meal.

    New DO on the right.



    Guest of honor



    The set up and chuck going in. Wood piece on the right was to level off the pan and DO.



    Flipped




    Water, beer and spices added









    This guy passes through the back yard every now and then.






    Dinner! Sorry, no plated pics.



    Meat was very tender and juicy!





    Thanks for checking out my Back Yard Pot Roast!
    Last edited by sweet_magnolia; 02-03-2012, 11:38 AM.
    Becky
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  • #2
    I could go for that right now.. getting near lunch time....pulled pork sammys for me today!! yippee
    Brian

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    • #3
      Great Chuck! It looks like a high quality one too. How long did the whole process take (once the DO was set on the coals)? Points!

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      • #4


        Thro dat possum in der too
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        • #5
          Very nicely done.
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          • #6
            I could sure tear up a plate of that! Looks like down home cooking to me.
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            • #7
              ... ... ... Think I'll do the same with a yardbird tomorrow ...

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              • #8
                Thanks!

                Originally posted by ThunderDome View Post
                How long did the whole process take (once the DO was set on the coals)?
                Probably just under 2 hours. When it was almost finished, the neighbors came over so I let it go a little longer after the veggies were done. You know how it is when neighbors come over....

                Originally posted by cajun_1 View Post
                Think I'll do the same with a yardbird tomorrow ...
                I haven't done any chicken yet...working up to it though!
                Becky
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                Weber 22.5" One Touch Gold Kettle - Copper
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                Weber 18.5" One Touch Silver Kettle - Budweiser
                Weber Smokey Joe
                Multiple Dutch Ovens and other Cast Iron
                Pink Thermapen
                Purple Thermapen

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                • #9
                  Nice Job Becky!!!

                  Good lookin' marbled Chuckster too!!!

                  I'd like to sneak a big plateful of that beautiful stuff myself!!!

                  Bear
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                  • #10
                    Becky that awesome! I think I'm gonna hafta kidnap you and Squirrel an sneak ya both inta Florida! It is another country ya know!!
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                    • #11
                      Wow does that look great . Haven't done much DO cookin' 'cept on huntin' trips. This just might inspire me to get with it here at home too. Very nice!
                      Rudy

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                      • #12
                        Two words... suh weet!!!!


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                        • #13
                          i love makin some pot roast...only made it a few times in a crock pot...got to get me a dutch oven and do it this way!
                          i love to Smoke....Smoke meat that is..

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                          • #14
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                            Fine job Becky !!!

                            And that photo of the DO with the glowing coals is suitable for framing.

                            If you ever put together a cook book with some of your recipes and experiences for the newbies, that would make a lovely cover for it.
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                            • #15
                              Nicely Done, Can't beat a roast in cast iron.

                              I use these pans for my DO

                              Same Pan...
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