Title: Weber Stew
Post by: Geezer on January 05, 2017, 05:27:13 PM
Post by: Geezer on January 05, 2017, 05:27:13 PM
The other day, I assembled a stew in my cast iron pot and put on the grill with a snake around it.
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/horry_dresser/stew_zpsfp9g2dsn.jpg)
About 3 hours low and slow, and Presto!, we have a stew that was awesome, to say the least.
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/horry_dresser/stew2_zpsrb2soitl.jpg)
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/horry_dresser/stew_zpsfp9g2dsn.jpg)
About 3 hours low and slow, and Presto!, we have a stew that was awesome, to say the least.
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/horry_dresser/stew2_zpsrb2soitl.jpg)
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: JDann24 on January 05, 2017, 05:35:19 PM
Post by: JDann24 on January 05, 2017, 05:35:19 PM
Looks great! What kind of Dutch oven is that?
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Travis on January 05, 2017, 05:40:59 PM
Post by: Travis on January 05, 2017, 05:40:59 PM
Oh man, that looks incredible! I got a venison backstrap that needs to be cooked up. That just got put on the menu. Thanks, man.
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Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: varekai on January 05, 2017, 08:27:28 PM
Post by: varekai on January 05, 2017, 08:27:28 PM
@Geezer , uh geezer, we're gonna need more info on this pot o goodness!
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Hybridtwin77 on January 05, 2017, 09:03:52 PM
Post by: Hybridtwin77 on January 05, 2017, 09:03:52 PM
Quote from: varekai on January 05, 2017, 08:27:28 PMSeconded.
@Geezer , uh geezer, we're gonna need more info on this pot o goodness!
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Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Davescprktl on January 05, 2017, 10:21:26 PM
Post by: Davescprktl on January 05, 2017, 10:21:26 PM
Quote from: Hybridtwin77 on January 05, 2017, 09:03:52 PMQuote from: varekai on January 05, 2017, 08:27:28 PMSeconded.
@Geezer , uh geezer, we're gonna need more info on this pot o goodness!
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Yes please! More info. Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Geezer on January 06, 2017, 02:40:17 AM
Post by: Geezer on January 06, 2017, 02:40:17 AM
It's a Lodge Dutch Oven and the stew is very simple to make and it turns out great every time.
I just cut up a beef roast into about 1 inch cubes, added potatoes, carrots, 1 bell pepper, 2 onions, salt and pepper, and 1/2 a bottle of V8 juice. I should have used the whole bottle of V8, I did on the next one that I did and it was even better. For those that like spicy stuff, you can add hotter peppers or spicy V8. And, you can add or delete ingredients per your tastes.
Empty, the Dutch Oven is pretty heavy, loaded up, it's really heavy. I placed my Vortex in center of the grill to give the grate some extra support. I did a snake and kept the temp around 275 for 3 hours, stirring every hour. With the lid on the Dutch Oven, the lid to the Weber wouldn't quite fit back on. The Weber lid was hitting the handle on the Dutch Oven lid. I just inverted the Dutch Oven lid and everything went together perfectly. I don't think anyone will be disappointed if they try this stew.
I just cut up a beef roast into about 1 inch cubes, added potatoes, carrots, 1 bell pepper, 2 onions, salt and pepper, and 1/2 a bottle of V8 juice. I should have used the whole bottle of V8, I did on the next one that I did and it was even better. For those that like spicy stuff, you can add hotter peppers or spicy V8. And, you can add or delete ingredients per your tastes.
Empty, the Dutch Oven is pretty heavy, loaded up, it's really heavy. I placed my Vortex in center of the grill to give the grate some extra support. I did a snake and kept the temp around 275 for 3 hours, stirring every hour. With the lid on the Dutch Oven, the lid to the Weber wouldn't quite fit back on. The Weber lid was hitting the handle on the Dutch Oven lid. I just inverted the Dutch Oven lid and everything went together perfectly. I don't think anyone will be disappointed if they try this stew.
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 06, 2017, 03:01:56 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 06, 2017, 03:01:56 AM
Looks fantastic, @geezer.
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Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: HoosierKettle on January 06, 2017, 03:02:39 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on January 06, 2017, 03:02:39 AM
Looks great. I've got the same lodge pot so I'll have to give this a shot.
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Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Hybridtwin77 on January 06, 2017, 04:53:16 AM
Post by: Hybridtwin77 on January 06, 2017, 04:53:16 AM
Sounds delicious. Going in the "to try" stack.
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Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Maineac on January 06, 2017, 08:22:45 AM
Post by: Maineac on January 06, 2017, 08:22:45 AM
Geezer, I just want to confirm that you used a 2qt bottle of V8. Nice looking Dutch Oven and nicer looking stew. Thanks.
- Dean
- Dean
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: varekai on January 06, 2017, 02:51:53 PM
Post by: varekai on January 06, 2017, 02:51:53 PM
Might be hittin that this weekend. Weather is supposed to be cold and shitty. And I don't want to hear anything from you easterners about cold... here in Cali it's cold, for us!...lol
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Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Geezer on January 06, 2017, 04:02:16 PM
Post by: Geezer on January 06, 2017, 04:02:16 PM
Quote from: Maineac on January 06, 2017, 08:22:45 AM
Geezer, I just want to confirm that you used a 2qt bottle of V8. Nice looking Dutch Oven and nicer looking stew. Thanks.
- Dean
Yeah, it was about a 2 quart bottle. It will cook away and thicken up the stew with half a bottle. We like a little more "gravy" in ours as we serve it over a bed of rice. You can start with half and add more during the cook if you think it needs more. That's the nice thing about this stew, you can add, delete, or substitute ingredients to suit your own tastes.
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2017, 09:15:56 AM
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2017, 09:15:56 AM
That looks great! A large CI dutch oven with legs sounds like a good investment. Cooks like this, pot roast...etc. on it would be nice.
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: 1ROW on January 07, 2017, 09:51:24 AM
Post by: 1ROW on January 07, 2017, 09:51:24 AM
That stew looks great @Geezer ! I love making soups and stews. Dutch oven on the grill is one of my favorite ways to cook them. Just did chicken wild rice the other day. Used the previous days roti chicken for the meat, collected the drippings, minus the fat, to add to the pot as well. Turned out great. My grandma makes the world's greatest soups (I'm biased). She taught me, always make a huge pot and freeze some for a rainy day!
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y489/J1ROW/IMG_20170102_130018053_HDR_zpsxbirw2uf.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/J1ROW/media/IMG_20170102_130018053_HDR_zpsxbirw2uf.jpg.html)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y489/J1ROW/IMG_20170102_142013325_zpsgf8td7h5.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/J1ROW/media/IMG_20170102_142013325_zpsgf8td7h5.jpg.html)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y489/J1ROW/IMG_20170102_155123146_zpsdoj9qwuc.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/J1ROW/media/IMG_20170102_155123146_zpsdoj9qwuc.jpg.html)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y489/J1ROW/IMG_20170102_130018053_HDR_zpsxbirw2uf.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/J1ROW/media/IMG_20170102_130018053_HDR_zpsxbirw2uf.jpg.html)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y489/J1ROW/IMG_20170102_142013325_zpsgf8td7h5.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/J1ROW/media/IMG_20170102_142013325_zpsgf8td7h5.jpg.html)
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y489/J1ROW/IMG_20170102_155123146_zpsdoj9qwuc.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/J1ROW/media/IMG_20170102_155123146_zpsdoj9qwuc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2017, 09:59:34 AM
Thanks for sharing that @ 1ROW. I think I will be ordering 14" CI dutch oven with legs very soon.
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: 1ROW on January 07, 2017, 10:45:57 AM
Post by: 1ROW on January 07, 2017, 10:45:57 AM
Thanks @greenweb ! A Lodge Dutch oven is a great investment. Take care of them and they'll last forever. My grandma actually bought me the one I used the other day for Christmas. 8qt deep 12 inch model, it's a beast. A 14 would be a monster! I had been using a 4qt, probably good for small chickens or baking but too small for big soup cooks.... I've noticed that the prices on the Lodge website are pretty high. Shop around, Amazon, etc. Definitely get the camp model for use on the grill, that way you can put coals on top. Also, get a lid lifter, a must have. Don't know how I lived without it.
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2017, 04:54:29 PM
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2017, 04:54:29 PM
Ordered 12" Cast-Iron Camp Oven and 14" Cast-Iron Tri-Leg Dutch Oven. Thanks!
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: Geezer on January 08, 2017, 03:56:21 AM
Post by: Geezer on January 08, 2017, 03:56:21 AM
I would love to have a Camp Oven but I have 2 Dutch Ovens. One that I bought new and one that I bought at a yard sale for $5.
Title: Re: Weber Stew
Post by: hawgheaven on January 08, 2017, 06:29:28 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on January 08, 2017, 06:29:28 AM
Quote from: 1ROW on January 07, 2017, 10:45:57 AMI have pretty much the same one, inherited it from my parents and use a claw hammer to lift the lid... hey, it's how my dad did it!
Thanks @greenweb ! A Lodge Dutch oven is a great investment. Take care of them and they'll last forever. My grandma actually bought me the one I used the other day for Christmas. 8qt deep 12 inch model, it's a beast. A 14 would be a monster! I had been using a 4qt, probably good for small chickens or baking but too small for big soup cooks.... I've noticed that the prices on the Lodge website are pretty high. Shop around, Amazon, etc. Definitely get the camp model for use on the grill, that way you can put coals on top. Also, get a lid lifter, a must have. Don't know how I lived without it.