What is a "Dutch Oven"?

A Dutch Oven is a cast iron pot designed to be used over a campfire (coals) with a flat top that allows you to place coals on top as well as below. Just about anything you cook in a regular oven-pies, bread, stew--can be whipped up in a Dutch oven. Here are a couple of links to check out for Dutch Oven cooking. ... more