Dutch Oven Tables
How many briquettes do you need to use on your Dutch Oven? That depends on several variables: the size of the oven, the temp you need for your recipe, plus adjustments for the weather. If it’s a damp or windy day you will want to use additional briquettes to offset those conditions.
Coals Needed by Oven Size and Heat Target
| Oven Size | 300 Degrees | 325 Degrees | 350 Degrees | 375 Degrees | 400 Degrees | 425 Degrees | 450 Degrees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 inch | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| 10 inch | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| 12 inch | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| 14 inch | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| 16 inch | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| 18 inch | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
Coal Distribution for Different Cooking Methods:
| For Baking: | For Roasting | For Stewing or Simmering | For Frying or Boiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:1 Ratio with most of the Coals on the Top | 1:1 Ration with Even Coals on the Top & Bottom | 1:3 Ratio with most of the Coals on the Bottom | Place all of the Coals on the Bottom |
How Many Meals can you Make in Your Dutch Oven:
| The Size of your Dutch Oven | The Number of Meals that will Fit |
|---|---|
| 8 inch | 1-2 people |
| 10 inch | 4-6 people |
| 12 inch | 12-14 people |
| 12 inch Deep | 16-20 people |
| 14 inch | 16-20 people |
| 14 inch Deep | 20-28 people |