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Cast iron dutch oven question

MeTed
MeTed Posts: 800
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what size dutch oven should I buy to fit on my large Egg.
Belleville, Michigan

Just burnin lump in Sumpter
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  • robnybbq
    robnybbq Posts: 1,938
    I have a 7 qt Lodge that works well.

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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,484
    Depends on how much you want to cook and what. I have a 7 qt i used on my XL to cook baked beans. It sets under whatever meat i am cooking to catch some drippings and get some smoke flavor. 7 qt is a good size and you should have plenty of room for smoke and heat to come up around it.
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  • MeTed
    MeTed Posts: 800
    A 7 qt. is what I was thinking of, but was not sure if it would fit on my large. The main reason I want it is to cook chili.
    Belleville, Michigan

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    edited August 2014
    7 qt is a good size for a large.  Plenty of room for it and you can make a nice size batch of chili.  I have a 5 qt and it fits on my small (and large).  The 5 qt is just a touch small for some chili recipes I have tried.  I can make do usually, but I have to use less liquid and add some once it reduces. 

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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,484
    You should be good. The large is what 18" across and i think my DO is maybe 12" across. I am planning on doing a brisket chili soon, when it gets a little cooler.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,481
    Not to mess with your mind a little but here's another consideration. The regular DO has a flat bottom, but the camp style DO rests on 3 pointed legs which are cast into the pot. I have both, and I use my flat one in the kitchen, but prefer my legged camp style in my BGE. Reason is I like to use my PS with legs up and then the DO  with it's legs lets heat circulate all around and I never have burnt food at the bottom of the DO.
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  • MeTed
    MeTed Posts: 800
    @RRP , Thanks, good info.
    Belleville, Michigan

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  • freddyj
    freddyj Posts: 129
    RRP said:
    Not to mess with your mind a little but here's another consideration. The regular DO has a flat bottom, but the camp style DO rests on 3 pointed legs which are cast into the pot. I have both, and I use my flat one in the kitchen, but prefer my legged camp style in my BGE. Reason is I like to use my PS with legs up and then the DO  with it's legs lets heat circulate all around and I never have burnt food at the bottom of the DO.

    This really helps me out, I have a flat-bottomed 7qt and have been looking a 6qt with legs for some camp cooking. Great to see that it can also be used on the grill.
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    Mine is a 5 quart and fits well on my large.  Can also have other stuff on the grill at the sametime.  
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  • r8rs4lf
    r8rs4lf Posts: 317
    edited August 2014
    Might as well add to this thread……..

    Considering getting a DO since I saw that peach cobbler thread, but can someone tell me the advantages of a DO? 

    Also, I have an XL and a MBGE. Any ideas on what size I should get? And where do you get the one with the feet?
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    +1 on rrp.
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,193
    edited August 2014
    I have an XL/M combination and use a 5 qt double dutch Lodge set. It has the 5 qt. bottom and a top that can be flipped over and used as a skillet.  Both sections have the loop handles and fit nicely on the Medium.  Since I generally use it for sides, it is large enough for my requirements.  If they made a 7 qt in the same style I would consider buying one.  Walmart usually has the 5 qt at a nice price with free shipping to your local store.
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