Dutch oven on 22" weber kettle

[jasonwilliams14]

Hello everyone!
I was curious if anyone has used a Dutch oven on their weber kettle? I really like working with a Dutch oven and would like to use one with my kettle. I have a master touch 22" with the gourmet BBQ system.
I noticed that weber sells a Dutch oven:

Dutch Oven Duo | Cooking | Gourmet BBQ System | Weber Grills

7.25 quart.
I am going to guess it is designed to fit into the removable center piece?

I have a 5.5 quart Dutch oven. Would that work, or is it better to use the Weber one?

Lastly, would type of cooking would make most sense when using a Dutch oven? DIrect? Indirect? Both?

I appreciate the feedback.!

[Mosca]

I think either direct or indirect would be fine. When I use mine in the oven, I set it at 325°ish. The cast iron will distribute your heat.

Depending on the type of lid on yours, you could also place it on the charcoal grate and pile coals around and on top of it. This article describes the process really well.

[RonB]

Weber sez theirs is 4.83" tall. If yours is not any taller, it should work.

[jfmorris]

I think one much taller would work. I often use an elevated cooking grate on my Weber kettle and it's 4-5 inches above the main grate, and you still have another 4-5 before you hit the inside of the lid. Remember that the cooking grate is dropped down a couple of inches from the rim of the kettle.

[jasonwilliams14]

I think either direct or indirect would be fine. When I use mine in the oven, I set it at 325°ish. The cast iron will distribute your heat.

Depending on the type of lid on yours, you could also place it on the charcoal grate and pile coals around and on top of it. This article describes the process really well.

O this is great. Thank you very much!
I really enjoy cooking over a fire/wood/charcoal. Really can not say why. It just feels normal and natural to me.
Plus more excuses to spend time using my BBQ.

Weber sez theirs is 4.83" tall. If yours is not any taller, it should work.

Ok great. I will measure mine.
EDIT: I just measured and it is a tad high. My DO has a handle on the top, not flat. Otherwise I think it would fit. It is a 5.5 size, so I don't think it would fit snuggly if i removed the center grate.
So I can try the weber one, or buy a bit bigger one.
Just an excuse to add another toy

I was not sure if the Weber one would be best as it looks like it is made for the gourmet system.
But it is not cheap.

TY!

[Mosca]

If your DO isn’t porcelain coated, you could probably just turn the lid upside down. But really, just put it in the kettle and see if the top fits. It should.

[jfmorris]

I use a 5 quart Lodge dutch oven a lot, both inside and outside. I've used it to boil and simmer, deep fry and even bake on my Weber kettle, on my gas grill, and even on top of my griddle. So you can do direct, indirect, you name it. My only hesitation would be if we are talking an enameled (i.e. "pretty") dutch oven. I've got one of those, and would be afraid to get it sooted up or scratched up on the grill, so it is reserved for indoor cooking. My Lodge is plain old cast iron, and by far my favorite.

Also, on height - you have at least 8-10 inches to work with. I've not measured it, but the cooking grate is dropped down a couple of inches below the rim of the kettle, then you have the height of the lid above that.

[jasonwilliams14]

That is good to hear.
I have a 5.5 Lodge DO, pure cast iron. I like Lodge. I have had great success with them. I love them.

Ok. I think my 5.5 should work then. That is great. I guess if i wanted a bigger DO, I could get the dimensions and make sure they fit (or grab the Weber one).

Thank you very much!

[jfmorris]

jasonwilliams14 I know my emameled 7qt would fit - just not gonna get it sooted up over charcoal.

The Lodge 5qt and 7qt are about the same height. The 7qt is 12" in diameter versus 10" for the 5 qt.

I am not seeing a 5.5 on their website right now - must be discontinued - they do that from time to time. I've got the 5qt with the bail, which I like for getting it on and off the grill. Even the 9qt one here ought to fit, height wise. It is actually shorter than the 7qt, but larger in diameter.

[jfmorris]

This is the one I have:

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/product/dutch-oven-with-bail?sku=L8DO3

[HawkerXP]

This is what I use to get my temps using a Dutch oven.

[jfmorris]

That's great info for those who have an outdoor cooking oriented dutch oven with the flat recessed lid and legs on the bottom. If I ever start camping again, I'll be getting one of those for sure.

[jasonwilliams14]

This is a great chart. TY!

[Attjack]

I use one in my Primo kamado. I like to crack the lid and get some smoke in there.

[Richard Chrz]

I’ve cooked with several of them on my kettle, i’ve even removed the top grate and built a base with fire bricks and build fired around it.

[jasonwilliams14]

Very interesting idea with the firebricks. Very cool!

[Richard Chrz]

I think it is just, play with it and have fun, see what you enjoy, and what you don’t!

[58limited]

Set your Dutch oven on your kettle's cooking grate and see if the lid fits. If so, you can use it on the cooking grate or you can do as mentioned above and use the charcoal grate. I use mine quite a bit for beans and stews; not so much for roasting. I spread a uniform layer of coals on the charcoal grate and cook above it on the cooking grate, usually at 300 -350 degrees.

[jasonwilliams14]

Ok great. I am going to try that out tomorrow on my kettle. I need to find a nice recipe of some sort, but it should be fun.

[BKYDBBQ]

I have done Jambalaya on my Weber using a Dutch Oven. I piled the coals up on the sides of the kettle and put the Dutch Oven in the middle of the grate with the lid off since I wanted the smoke to get into the dutch oven.

The only issue was the temp didn't stay high enough with the lid off to keep liquid boiling to cook the rice. If I try it again I will cook the rice separate but cook the veggies, meats and sauce in the Dutch Oven on the grill.

[jasonwilliams14]

I love Jambalaya! I should make that!

[troymeister]

The Weber dutch oven seems kind of interesting. But at $167.00...Not that interesting. I would just use what you have and adapt accordingly.

[jasonwilliams14]

Bit shocking on the price. Interesting piece,but I will probably just use what I have. TY

[Bbqmikeg]

Does your Dutch oven have legs? If it does you can cook on cement blocks next to your kettle. If it doesn’t have legs (a Lieutenant Dan) then it’s easier to cook on the cooking grate. A cast iron loaf pan is also fun to use in a kettle.

[jasonwilliams14]

Hello there. It does not, but I am thinking of grabbing another dutch oven. The one I have is 5 quarts, but I would like a bigger size to be able to make more food in it. ooo....a cast iron loaf pan. That sounds interesting. Assuming for things like bread?