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We had a great time at the Cane Creek Campground in Waxhaw, NC. The Dutch Oven Gathering turned out better than any of us could have expected. We had 4 cooks total, along with guest eager to see what was for dinner and to learn the Art of Dutch Oven Cooking. We had folks from both North and South Carolina. Some camped out with us for the weekend, while others came to spend the day. We’re sure everyone learned something new and walked away feeling good having made new friends.

The recipes that we put together were fantastic, Meat Loaf, Chicken Pot Pie, Enchilada Casserole, Beef Stew and much more. We had 9 dishes to sample and each and everyone was very good.

Here’s few Dutch Ovens on the cook table. The campground was buzzing with the smells of camp cooking. We had campers coming by to see what we were doing and were they surprised.

We enjoyed ourselves very much and hope to do this again real soon.

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A “Dutch Oven Gathering” or D.O.G. as it is also called, is a gathering of local Dutch Oven Cooks who get together to cook, trade recipes, tell tall tales, share what they cook and to eat very well at the end of the day. This is not a competition, it is an experience. A Dutch Oven Gathering is where the more experienced cooks can share thier knowledge with others interested in the hobby. Dutch Oven Cooks of all skill levels can join in. A Dutch Oven Gathering also passes down the traditions of Dutch Oven Cooking that helped make this country great.

To participate in a Dutch Oven Gathering all you need is your pots, a fire pan or cook table and a few recipes. The cook usually prepares two or three dishes from scratch: a Main Dish, a Side Dish, a Bread or a Dessert. The dishes are cooked in a Dutch Oven fueled by charcoals. A Dutch Oven Gathering is usually free and the only cost is the food you bring to cook and share.

Most gathering will have a door prize and you will get an entry for every dish you make (usually 3 maximum). A start and finish time is established and everyone begins cooking thier dishes to meet that time. Then all dishes are brought to a central area for all the participants and guest to enjoy.

Never cooked in a Dutch Oven before and want to learn, No problem. Many Dutch Oven Cooks are more than willing to help. Many backyard cooks are discovering the menu possiblities of Dutch Oven cooking for camping and at home. If you enjoy cooking over an open fire, then you’ll love Dutch Oven Cooking and being part of a Dutch Oven Gathering.

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Hi, Everyone

I’m trying to see if enough people would like to get together to have an informal Dutch Oven Gathering in or near the Charlotte, NC area. A Dutch Oven Gathering is a group of people meeting at a central location to socialize and share their knowledge of Dutch Oven Cooking. We will share Dutch Oven Recipes and form new friendships while preparing a few meals in the great outdoors.

What is a Dutch Oven Gathering? To Learn More!

We will set a date when we get enough interested participants. Beginners and Seasoned Pro are Welcome.

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I look forward to hearing from you. I will add updates about the status in the forum.

Thank You,

Dan “Camp Master”