AmazonBasics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Camp Dutch Oven

The AmazonBasics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Camp Dutch Oven 6-Quart has been available for purchase since March 2018. In this short time, positive reviews are already pouring in.

Cast Iron is a material that has been used to cook for centuries. The oil-seasoned surface does not release any harmful toxins during the cooking process. The seasoning also provides a non-stick cooking surface.

Cast iron camp ovens have legs and are generally used in the great outdoors on hot coals or an open flame. You can also use them at home over the same heat sources as well as those in your kitchen. So if you have one or have decided to purchase an oven, don’t just store it away. Utilize it all the time.

In this in-depth article, I will share the great features of this camp oven, and give you a full review of the oven. Check out the pros and cons if there are any. Lastly, we will round up this new cast iron Dutch camp oven.

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AmazonBasics Dutch Oven Review

The Features of this Camp Dutch Oven

6-Quart Cast-iron cookware
Pre-seasoned and ready-to-use
User-friendly handle(s) for easy lifting and transport
Use camping, a beach bonfire, and in a home kitchen
Oven-safe to 400 degrees F
Hand wash only
AmazonBasics limited 1-year warranty

The Oven

This pre-seasoned cast iron Dutch oven is round in shape and has a 6-quart capacity which will easily provide a meal for six hungry mouths. The oven has a loop-carrying handle for easy lifting and hanging over a fire.

The Dutch oven has 2-inch sturdy legs to use over hot coals without crushing them or over a campfire.

The heavy tight-fitting lid of this oven can also be used as a griddle just by flipping it over. The loop handle on the lid is also a generous size.

This oven’s dimensions are 14 inches x 13.2 inches x 8 inches and the weight is 16.75 pounds, a very sturdy Dutch oven.

Do you think you need a larger camp oven? Go over and check out my full review of a larger cast iron camp Dutch oven.

Cooking With The Oven

Even though it is pre-seasoned before you use this Dutch oven for the first time rinse it in hot water and dry it thoroughly.

When cooking start by using medium heat and apply a small amount of oil to the cookware’s cooking surface before each use. This will help keep the seasoning intact to protect the oven as well as keep a nonstick surface in place.

Remember, no metal. Use heat-resistant silicone, plastic, or wooden utensils only.

The thick base and walls of cast iron provide quick heat and the heavy lid gives you great heat retention and helps seal in the moisture. You will then be able to bake, boil, braise, stew, roast a much more.

Dutch ovens are great for one-pot meals like soup, stew, chili, chowder, or beans and rice. As well as baking bread and cakes. Preparing pot roasts and desserts, anything you can think of, you can cook in a cast-iron Dutch oven.

Don’t forget to flip the lid over and use it as a griddle. Fry eggs, bacon or flapjacks, and pancakes. You can even make scones while cooking up a storm in the oven.

Where Can You Use This Dutch Oven

This cast-iron Dutch oven can be used over more heat sources than just hot coals or flames. It can be used on a stovetop, barbecue, under a broiler, or even in a conventional oven.

You will have to take the legs into consideration when using them in the oven, but it can be done. When choosing your heat source just be mindful of the surface you are using as scratching may occur.

Lifting the oven straight up and not pulling it across surfaces should protect both the oven and the cooking surface.

Safety

If you cannot lift this Dutch oven fully laden when cold please do not try to lift it when hot, enlist some help.

It doesn’t matter which heat source you use. Remember that all the handles will be hot. Remember to use oven mitts and lid lifters.

Care, Cleaning, and Maintenence

You should avoid using metal on your cast iron cookware. The reason for this is that you will compromise the seasoning by scratching it. You will then have to season the cast iron to avoid rust.

Using scrapers, egg flips, and other utensils made from silicon, plastic, or wood is the best choice.

After cooking, clean the cookware using a stiff brush and hot water, then rinse and towel dry. To remove stuck-on food, boil water in the cookware for a few minutes to loosen residue, then rinse and towel dry.

As this cookware is pre-seasoned cast iron, unfortunately, it is not dishwasher-safe.

To clean, wash your hands only in warm to hot water. Towel dry immediately and apply a light coat of oil to the cooking surface while the cookware is still warm (to prevent rusting).

To protect cast iron cookware you should not put cold water into the hot cookware, use soap and harsh cleaning detergents or let it air dry.

The Pros and Cons

Pros

Long legs that do not crush the hot coals
Great price for a good-sized cast iron camp oven.
AmazonBasics limited 1-year warranty

Cons

Unfortunately, it cannot be cleaned in a dishwasher – to be hand-washed only. This shouldn’t be a problem cause I don’t see many dishwashers while I’m camping 🙂

Frequently Asked Questions

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