How many of you here Dutch oven cook with briquettes on occasion? I need help figuring out something.
I’m getting a lot of conflicting information. Some sources are saying that one charcoal Briquette equals 25°F in the oven. Other sources say different things. I’m not sure what to believe. Sometimes when I Dutch oven cook, it turns out it’s completely underdone because of a temperature issue. Sometimes it turns out overcooked and burned.
Needless to say, I’m having a lot of issues with temperature control in cast iron Dutch ovens. I have a 12 inch and 10 inch Dutch oven, and I really need to figure out temperature control.
I’m also unsure about how to place the charcoal briquettes. How many on the top, how many on the bottom.
Can someone help me figure this out? I’m Dutch oven cooking for a party in May. I’m also entering a cast-iron cooking contest for the city of Dietrich in July. I need to get this down before then.
I’m getting a lot of conflicting information. Some sources are saying that one charcoal Briquette equals 25°F in the oven. Other sources say different things. I’m not sure what to believe. Sometimes when I Dutch oven cook, it turns out it’s completely underdone because of a temperature issue. Sometimes it turns out overcooked and burned.
Needless to say, I’m having a lot of issues with temperature control in cast iron Dutch ovens. I have a 12 inch and 10 inch Dutch oven, and I really need to figure out temperature control.
I’m also unsure about how to place the charcoal briquettes. How many on the top, how many on the bottom.
Can someone help me figure this out? I’m Dutch oven cooking for a party in May. I’m also entering a cast-iron cooking contest for the city of Dietrich in July. I need to get this down before then.
The off brand ones are cheaper, but do not burn as well. 
That may also be a factor for keeping a steady temperature,,, with a certain number/amount of briquettes.
