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Successful Baking in a Dutch Oven

July 15, 2013 By Mike

Successful baking in a Dutch Oven is an amazing skill to have. I can make a fair loaf of bread and I recently added biscuits to the mix but what I found on The Texas Iron Chef was pretty humbling to say the least!   Baking pie, cake, or bread in a camp Dutch oven […]

A Great Reference for Dutch Oven Cooking

March 27, 2013 By Mike

Mark’s Black Pot is a great reference for when it comes to Dutch Oven Cooking. It has become my go to stop whenever I’m going to go and lug out my cast iron. His article on Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven is a must read: Things I’ve Learned about Dutch Oven Bread What You […]

Shot and a Beer Beans

March 5, 2013 By Mike

Dutch Oven Cooking: Shot and a Beer Beans

Shot and a Beer Beans are my variation of the traditional beanhole beans that originated in New England. Traditionally these beans are made in large kettles that are slow cooked in stone lined pits. I make mine in my portable fire pit but I keep it real by using my heavy duty Dutch Oven and […]

Preparedness Cooking Options

December 20, 2012 By Mike

Preparedness Cooking Options Having reliable ways to cook during a crisis or disaster go a long way towards making sure you and your family are comfortable and safe, here are my favorite preparedness cooking options. Gas Grill. Your backyard gas grill can be a powerful tool in an emergency situation. It can not only grill […]

Dutch Oven Cooking

March 10, 2012 By Mike

Dutch Oven Cooking With the weather being on the nice side today I had the itch to do some Backyard Pioneering so I got the Dutch Oven out for a bit of old fashioned cooking. I’ve only used my Dutch Oven a few times but it is a skill I want to master. I think […]

About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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