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Dutch Oven Dinners - Southern Cast Iron

Dutch Oven Dinners

As temperatures drop, Southerners once again embrace their ovens, appetites ablaze for their favorite braised recipes. Check out some of our favorite hearty dinners to cook up in a cast-iron Dutch oven.
Upside Down Praline Skillet Cake

Upside Down Praline Skillet Cake

Nutty pecans in a sweet praline sauce make this cake one sweet Southern treat.

Easy Cassoulet with Sausage and White Beans

Classic French cassoulet can take days to prepare; this quick version is ready in less than half an hour.

Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder with Lemon and Garlic

An overnight rest in a simple marinade infuses this pork roast with extra flavor.
The Perfect Skillet Steak

The Perfect Cast-Iron Skillet Steak

Seasoned from years of use, the shiny black surface of your favorite cast-iron skillet is the ultimate tool for preparing the perfect steak.

Chicken and Rice with Black Beans

Fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and smoky spices add exotic flavor to classic chicken and rice.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork with Roasted Vegetables

This dish is one of our favorites—fast enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for company.

Jalapeño-Cornmeal Pancakes

Drenched in honey, these cheesy cornmeal flapjacks make a filling supper paired with a generous helping of skillet-crisp bacon.
Apple Skillet Cake

Apple Skillet Cake

Fresh apples and a drizzle of caramel make this simple cake a showstopper.

Sausage and Sweet Potato Frittata

Tender sweet potato and hearty sausage make every bite of this skillet frittata delightful.