Camp Chef UDO14 Cast Iron Ultimate Dutch Oven - Manual (Page 2)

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Charcoal Distribution
The “plus 4, minus 4” rule is a good rule to get your charcoal distribution going. This means the size
of your Dutch oven in inches plus 4 charcoals on top heat and the size of your Dutch oven minus 4
charcoals for bottom heat. (12 inch oven + 4 = 16 on top, -4 = 8 on the bottom).
When cooking with charcoal most ovens require the bottom charcoal placement to be in a circular
pattern (except for a 16-inch oven, this should be a checkerboard pattern.) For the lid of the oven,
the charcoal should be evenly spaced around the rim in a circular pattern and a smaller circular
pattern around the handle.
When charcoals are in place, you may want to rotate the oven clockwise and the lid counter
clockwise a quarter of a turn periodically. This helps create a more evenly heated cooking condition.
For the bottom, do not place the charcoals directly in the center. The heat from the outside radiates
inward, making it so there is no need for a center briquette.
Don’t be afraid to move your charcoal around if needed. If there is a place that is not cooking
correctly or rising evenly, move some heat to it. Or if one area is cooking or rising to fast, remove
heat from that area.
Dutch oven cooking is an addicting experience. The outdoor fresh taste of Dutch
oven dishes has garnered a worldwide following. Whether a prominent member of
the Dutch oven community or a first time backyard trial, Camp Chef Dutch ovens are
the way to cook outdoors.
Choosing a Dutch Oven
Camp Chef Dutch ovens come in different sizes and capacities. Most people have found that the 10
inch, 12 inch, and 14 inch Dutch ovens are big enough for the majority of outdoor use. If you plan on
feeding large groups of people you should consider the 16 inch. The chart below shows the capacity
of the various oven sizes.
Oven Size Oven Capacity
10 inch 4 quarts
12 inch 6 quarts
12 inch deep 8 quarts
14 inch 8 quarts
16 inch 12 quarts
Classic Dutch Ovens
Our Classic series are high quality ovens
with style. The animal etchings on the lid
set these ovens apart from the competition.
Elk, Grizzly, Whitetail, and Mule Deer each
represent the various sizes. Camp Chef cast
iron Dutch ovens are lifetime products that
make great gifts.
Oven Size Oven Capacity
10 inch 5 quarts
12 inch 7 quarts
14 inch 9 1/8 quarts
Deluxe Dutch Ovens
Camp Chef Deluxe Dutch ovens are
designed so that lid can be an additional
skillet/griddle or work as a trivet or stand for
the oven itself. This is the kind of versatility
you need when you don’t want to haul
around an entire stove just so you can cook
on a griddle. The wells (bottoms) of the
ovens are slightly deeper than the standard
Dutch ovens.
Oven Temperature
350°F 375°F 400°F 425°F 450°F
10” Total Briquettes 16 17 18 19 20
Top/Bottom 11/5 11/7 12/6 13/6 14/6
12” Total Briquettes 21 23 25 27 29
Top/Bottom 14/7 16/7 17/8 18/9 19/10
14” Total Briquettes 32 34 36 38 40
Top/Bottom 21/11 22/12 24/12 25/13 26/14
16” Total Briquettes 39 41 43 45 47
Total/Bottom 26/13 27/14 28/15 29/16 30/17
Baking Temperature Chart
Oven Size
Cooking with Charcoal
Some recipes require you to use heat on the top. When they
do, the best way to start charcoal is with the Charcoal Lighter
Basket, (model CLB-9). This is the fastest and easiest way to
light charcoal. You simply put your charcoal in the basket and
place it over your lit Camp Chef burner. Your coals are ready in
minutes. When the coals are mostly grey in color they are ready
to use. Using coals that are not ready will increase your cooking
time. You will need tongs to arrange your charcoal on or under
your Dutch oven. Place the coals in a circular pattern under the
edges to give you the most even heat.
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