We haven't had a chance to try it yet, but wow, it looks like it would be my favorite way to cook.

Any pointers for a newbie?

Thanks!

Our ancestors did it for years - long before the crockpots came around! Dutch oven cooking is easy - everything in the pot and in the oven for hours until it is done at a low temp. I have a few Dutch ovens and my favorite is my cast iron one - I make roasts, stews, breads - anything I want in it. Dutch-oven recipes work well in the crockpot and crockpot recipes work well in the Dutch-oven.

I have an aluminum Dutch Oven that I got at Campmor, and have cooked in a couple times. The food came out great, and I really need to remember to cook in my Dutch.

I've been very interested in getting into dutch oven cooking, though I've never had a chance. I'd love to hear some testimonials from anyone who has done this before or does it regularly. Thanks!

In my opinion Dutch oven cooking is easy, the meals are always delicious and the meat is always tender. Oven roasting on a low temp - it's just like using your crockpot. Low flame on a stove top - same thing.