Comments on: GSI Hard Anodized Dutch Oven http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:03:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Maverick Scholar http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-120864 Maverick Scholar Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:04:38 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-120864 Try here: <a href="http://www.justdutchovenrecipes.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.justdutchovenrecipes.com/index.html</a> Try here: http://www.justdutchovenrecipes.com/index.html

]]> By: Maverick Scholar http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-120863 Maverick Scholar Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:12 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-120863 The quality of the casting of the GSI hard anodized aluminum Dutch oven is better than that of Lodge cast iron. Smoother. There are two notable cooking differences: 1) Food doesn't stick even though there is no oil or shortening needed to cure it. 2) The aluminum heats up much faster than the cast iron, so less charcoal briquettes (or propane/natural gas) is needed to cook the same quantity in the pot. I just bought a second one. The quality of the casting of the GSI hard anodized aluminum Dutch oven is better than that of Lodge cast iron. Smoother. There are two notable cooking differences:
1) Food doesn't stick even though there is no oil or shortening needed to cure it.
2) The aluminum heats up much faster than the cast iron, so less charcoal briquettes (or propane/natural gas) is needed to cook the same quantity in the pot. I just bought a second one.

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]]> By: Linda http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-105419 Linda Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:06:04 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-105419 Any recommendations for a dutch oven cookbook for beginners? Any recommendations for a dutch oven cookbook for beginners?

]]> By: Heath http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-96480 Heath Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:09:53 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-96480 This summer I spent a morning cooking breakfast with our resident expert dutch oven camp cook. (He owns dozens of ovens, has been a scoutmaster for longer than I've been alive.) He has used cast iron and aluminum camp style dutch ovens for many years and really likes his aluminum ones. He says that he gets similar results with the aluminum ovens, but he generally has to lower the number of coals and keep the oven protected from the wind on our windy Kansas days since aluminum conducts heat so well. The high conduction can create hot spots and cause it to cool off quickly in the wind, but he says after a bit of practice he doesn't burn things anymore, and he likes how fast they cool down so he can clean them and put them away fast. He loves their light weight and how easy they are to clean. He says the light weight really makes a difference with his back over the course of meal prep and cleanup. This summer I spent a morning cooking breakfast with our resident expert dutch oven camp cook. (He owns dozens of ovens, has been a scoutmaster for longer than I’ve been alive.) He has used cast iron and aluminum camp style dutch ovens for many years and really likes his aluminum ones. He says that he gets similar results with the aluminum ovens, but he generally has to lower the number of coals and keep the oven protected from the wind on our windy Kansas days since aluminum conducts heat so well. The high conduction can create hot spots and cause it to cool off quickly in the wind, but he says after a bit of practice he doesn’t burn things anymore, and he likes how fast they cool down so he can clean them and put them away fast. He loves their light weight and how easy they are to clean. He says the light weight really makes a difference with his back over the course of meal prep and cleanup.

]]> By: Cooking With A Dutch Oven | Supplies for Kitchens http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89704 Cooking With A Dutch Oven | Supplies for Kitchens Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:10:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89704 [...] GSI Hard Anodized Dutch Oven | Gear Patrol [...] [...] GSI Hard Anodized Dutch Oven | Gear Patrol [...]

]]> By: Scott Mannear http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89444 Scott Mannear Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:12:44 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89444 It does seem like an awesome lightweight alternative if the circumstances require, and backpacking would certainly fit the bill. Thanks for the article and the reply! It does seem like an awesome lightweight alternative if the circumstances require, and backpacking would certainly fit the bill. Thanks for the article and the reply!

]]> By: alan http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89424 alan Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:47:59 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89424 kind of like how uncrate suddenly has the original inglorious bastards blue ray and countless items first seen on acquiremag, lol. they sometimes have original items so i still check them out but yeah, they snag a lot of stuff. kind of like how uncrate suddenly has the original inglorious bastards blue ray and countless items first seen on acquiremag, lol. they sometimes have original items so i still check them out but yeah, they snag a lot of stuff.

]]> By: mynameisfoxtrot http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89411 mynameisfoxtrot Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:19:04 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89411 Hey Scott, thanks for reading! I haven't cooked with a cast iron dutch oven before (I've used the ceramic dutch ovens in the past), but I have cooked with many cast iron skillets. The biggest difference between the two is the clean up and weight. Cleaning burnt cookie is no fun, but I was able to use soap and a light plastic scrub brush with no problems. Think of it as a product that doesn't replace your cast iron dutch oven, but rather works along side it. So if you are going for an overnighter in the woods; I'd much rather carry less weight than cast iron (or save that weight for beer, wine, ammo, etc). If you are going to do some cooking at home in the oven (or backyard) the classic cast iron would be just fine (as would the GSI anodized aluminum for that matter). One little bonus tip :) you can use the lid (of this one or cast iron) as a mini griddle for pancakes! The slight depression in the middle will keep the pancake batter from running off the sides! Hey Scott, thanks for reading! I haven't cooked with a cast iron dutch oven before (I've used the ceramic dutch ovens in the past), but I have cooked with many cast iron skillets. The biggest difference between the two is the clean up and weight. Cleaning burnt cookie is no fun, but I was able to use soap and a light plastic scrub brush with no problems.

Think of it as a product that doesn't replace your cast iron dutch oven, but rather works along side it. So if you are going for an overnighter in the woods; I'd much rather carry less weight than cast iron (or save that weight for beer, wine, ammo, etc). If you are going to do some cooking at home in the oven (or backyard) the classic cast iron would be just fine (as would the GSI anodized aluminum for that matter).

One little bonus tip :) you can use the lid (of this one or cast iron) as a mini griddle for pancakes! The slight depression in the middle will keep the pancake batter from running off the sides!

]]> By: Scott Mannear http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89398 Scott Mannear Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:07:05 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89398 Does this really hold up to the high standard of Cast Iron? Did you cook with a cast iron dutch oven before Dan? If so were there any notable cooking differences? This would certainly be a great addition to any kitchen/camping trip if it can provide the same results. Thanks for the review Dan! Does this really hold up to the high standard of Cast Iron? Did you cook with a cast iron dutch oven before Dan? If so were there any notable cooking differences? This would certainly be a great addition to any kitchen/camping trip if it can provide the same results. Thanks for the review Dan!

]]> By: Dusty Overby http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89388 Dusty Overby Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:36:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89388 I'm also a big fan of the custom photography here. I think that really sets our coverage apart from that of other sites. As to your question though, I don't think it is a coincidence at all. I trust that you take my meaning. I'm also a big fan of the custom photography here. I think that really sets our coverage apart from that of other sites. As to your question though, I don't think it is a coincidence at all. I trust that you take my meaning.

]]> By: bbowers http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89387 bbowers Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:32:37 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89387 I think what's important to take note of is that Dan actually had his hands on the product, and took the time to review it personally before publishing a post on it. Great work Dan. I think what's important to take note of is that Dan actually had his hands on the product, and took the time to review it personally before publishing a post on it. Great work Dan.

]]> By: Troy H http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/29/gsi-hard-anodized-dutch-oven/#comment-89386 Troy H Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:26:31 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11432#comment-89386 Conincidence that Uncrate posted this item today as well? :) Conincidence that Uncrate posted this item today as well? :)

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