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proper heat ratio (you’re aiming for 425 degrees). Once all the coals are ready, knock them into a flat pile and place Dutch oven on top of all of them. This will produce the high heat required for browning.
3. BROWN THE CHICKEN: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the Dutch oven. The oil is hot and ready when a drop of water instantly sizzles when it hits the pan. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and dust 1 teaspoon brown sugar over the skin side of each thigh. Brown the thighs skin side down over high heat until the skin is crispy and deep golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Flip to brown the other side, 2 minutes.
4. BAKE: Remove Dutch oven from heat. Add the marinade (liquid, prunes, olive, capers and all!) to the Dutch oven and cover. Evenly distribute 18 coals on the lid and set the Dutch oven on a bed of nine coals. Bake for 30 minutes, until the thighs are cooked through and their juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
5. SERVE & ENJOY: Serve over couscous, rice, or pilaf with some of the sauce spooned over the top.
CAST IRON SKILLET BROWNIE –
COURTESY OF DON’T WASTE THE CRUMBS
This recipe utilizes a homemade brownie mix. Pre-mix the dry ingredients and store in a glass jar prior to leaving for your camping trip. In fact, that mix will be fine to use anytime over the next six months. Simply add the wet ingredients when it’s time to bake.
Ingredients (dry)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup add-ins: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts,
chopped pecans, caramel pieces (optional)
Ingredients (wet)
• 2 eggs
• 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat cast iron skillet for 10 full minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine butter, chocolate chips and cocoa in
a medium bowl and mash together with a large spoon.
3. In a separate small bowl, combine eggs, vanilla and sugar.
Mix to combine well.
4. Add egg mixture to chocolate and mix well, ensuring
everything is well combined.
5. Add flour, baking powder and salt to the batter and
stir until just combined.
6. When the cast iron skillet is hot, remove from heat and
pour in batter. Cover with aluminum foil and place something heavy on top (i.e. cookie sheet, another pan inverted, lid, etc.).
7. Allow brownie to sit undisturbed for 20 minutes. Test doneness with a knife inserted until just barely clean. Cook over the open fire or on a stove for another 5 minutes if needed, but be careful to not let pan get too hot otherwise the bottom will burn.
8. Allow to cool slightly before serving directly from the skillet.
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