Frying with your Dutch Oven!

Frituren met je Dutch Oven!

Frying with cast iron works well, but it is important to keep a close eye on the temperature and work in a controlled manner.

We do not recommend frying over a campfire or the like.

For convenience we use our Camp Stove in combination with briquettes and a high Dutch Oven or BBQ pan . Use a thermometer suitable for liquids and capable of measuring temperatures up to at least 200 degrees Celsius. A slotted spoon or frying basket is also handy to have on hand.

Most dishes are baked at around 175°C-180°C. The table below is for reference. Heat the fat or oil over the briquettes until it reaches the desired temperature, and then bake!

Frying Temperature
Pre-fry fries 130°C-140°C
Frying fries 175°C
Snacks such as croquettes and cheese soufflés 175°C
Doughnuts, donuts, churros 180°C
Prawn crackers and cassava 180°C

And don't flush the grease down the toilet afterwards. :-)