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    Ned Adams from Dutch Oven Daddy cooking in a vintage Wagner Ware Dutch Oven.

    Dutch Oven Daddy is the happy result of a gifted cast iron skillet and meal prep for a family member recovering from surgery. The desire to keep track of the recipes created brought Dutch Oven Daddy into existence. As these things go, the randomness of the Internet allowed D.O.D. to flourish as did with my love and appreciation for cast iron.

    Since that first skillet, my activity in the cast iron community has grown. I love to educate others on not only how to cook with it, but how to care for it along with the benefits of using cast iron.  

    Dutch Oven Daddy not only develops online content but also has had multiple television appearances and taught many cast iron focused classes.  I love everything about the multi-generational durability of cast iron.

    Navigating My Site

    There is a recipe index where you can search and find recipes by category.

    These cast iron seasoning tips and tricks will help you care for your cookware, ensuring it lasts for generations to come.

    I love cooking in the outdoors. Here is where my camping recipes can be found on my blog.

    My Top Recipes

    • Plated corned beef and cabbage dinner with onions, carrots, potatoes, and dipping sauce.
      Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage
    • Plated pot roast over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans.
      Dutch Oven Mississippi Pot Roast
    • Peach Dump Cake in the cast iron camp oven.
      Camp Oven Peach Dump Cake
    • Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder in a white bowl garnished with queso fresco, bacon crumbles, and green onions.
      Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder
    • Dutch Oven Awesome Chili
    • Slice of pizza pasta to show texture and firmness.
      Dutch Oven Pizza Pasta
    • Close up of a bowlful of ground beef stew.
      Ground Beef Stew
    • Freshly steamed corn on the cob in a dutch oven with butter and chopped parsley.
      Steamed Corn on the Cob

    Fun Facts about Me

    • I live in Utah, where the Dutch Oven holds the title of the Official State Cooking Pot.
    • The name of my blog came from some playful banter with my brother-in-law.
    • My dad and I developed an award-winning chili recipe while I was still in high school.
    • I have a food intolerance to fresh garlic, that’s why a lot of my recipes use granulated garlic.
    • My reputation with cast iron cooking has made me the go-to Dutch Oven Daddy in my area for all youth and scouting campouts.
    • My family panics thinking I’m ill on the rare occasion I pull out the crockpot or a glass baking dish.
    • My formative years were spent in Tennessee (Go Vols), so I still feel like a Southern boy at heart, even after moving out west. You can take the boy out of the South, but you can’t take the South out of the boy.
    • I am the King of Dad Jokes…just ask our family eye doctor, who’s had to see my family frequently due to the amount of eye rolling they do. And while we’re on the topic, why did the scarecrow become a successful chef? Because he was outstanding in his field.

    Television Appearances

    Dutch Oven Manicotti Pasta Bake
    Fox 13 The Place
    November 27, 2017

    Dutch Oven Daddy on set at Fox13 The Place in Salt Lake City, Utah.

    Camp Oven Peach Dump Cake
    ABC4 Good Things Utah
    July 20, 2022

    Dutch Oven 7 Can Soup
    Fox 13 The Place
    September 26, 2018

    Dutch Oven Daddy on set at Fox 13 The Place in Utah cooking up a seven can soup.

    Skillet Cherry Chocolate Cake
    Fox 13 The Place
    May 3, 2018

    Dutch Oven Daddy on Fox 13 The Place cooking a delicious Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake

    Events

    The Great Alaskan Cattle Drive
    July 4-July 10, 2021

    Keep in Touch

    If you're interested in working with me, please visit my contact page or send me an email at daddy(at)dutchovendaddy(dot)com

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    Hi I'm Ned,

    the Dutch Oven Daddy! I’m a full-time computer nerd and part-time cook. My passion is cast iron cooking with tips, tricks, and delicious recipes. I love using my recipes to bring together family and friends. I believe everything is made better in cast iron!

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    Popular Recipes

    • Plated pot roast over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans.
      Dutch Oven Mississippi Pot Roast
    • Baked skillet full of bacon cheeseburger casserole.
      Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
    • A portion of beef stroganoff served in a white bowl with a fork.
      One Pot Beef Stroganoff
    • Creamed Corn Cornbread still in the skillet ready to be served.
      Skillet Creamed Corn Cornbread
    • Two cheeseburgers in a bun with lettuce, onion, and tomato with french fries between them.
      Cast Iron Skillet Burgers
    • Dutch Oven Pork Roast

    Camping Recipes

    • The camp oven lasagna has cooked, rested, and been garnished with fresh basil and is ready to serve.
      Dutch Oven Lasagna
    • A baked potato on a black plate with the camp oven, more cooked potatoes, butter, green onions, cheese, sour cream, and green onions around the table.
      Dutch Oven Baked Potatoes
    • Speared chicken, carrot, and potato wedge covered in gravy on a fork.
      Dutch Oven Italian Chicken in Gravy
    • Peach Dump Cake in the cast iron camp oven.
      Camp Oven Peach Dump Cake
    • Moutain Man Breakfast Burrito
      Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast
    • Baked caramel apple cake garnished with scoops of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, fresh apple slices and mint along the sides.
      Caramel Apple Dump Cake

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