2024 LSDOS Big DOG

This statewide event is coming April 26 – 28, 2014

2023 Big DOG Was a Success!

We had a great time at the 2023 Big DOG!  Click the button to see photos and read all about this years event.

About Us

Preserving the art of Dutch Oven Cooking

Who We Are...

Family Fun

We organize many family friendly events and they always involve lots of great food, fun and fellowship.

Teaching Opportunities

For experienced cooks, there are plenty of opportunities to teach and to assist with cooking demonstrations.

Learning Opportunities

For those who are newer to Dutch oven cooking, there are plenty of ways to learn through informal or formal instruction.

Preserving History

We aim to preserve this centuries-old cooking technique by participating in historical events and outdoor expositions.

Our Story

In the fall of 1994, the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society was established to form a Texas Society for people who are interested in cooking outdoors in Dutch Ovens.  Dutch Ovens are cast iron cooking pots that originated in Europe many hundreds of years ago.  In the 18th century they were manufactured in England, and brought to this country by Dutch Traders… thus the name “Dutch” ovens.  These wood fired cooking utensils were of paramount importance to the pioneers who settled this continent.  The great Texas cattle drives could not have happened without them.

Societies of Dutch oven cooking have existed in Utah and the surrounding states for several decades.  The LSDOS was patterned after the Dutch oven societies in these areas, but we are truly Texas unique.  Since that time our society has grown to include chapters in a dozen areas around the state.  Each chapter hosts their local DOGS on their own schedule.  Our society boasts some extremely competent cooks who are always willing to share their knowledge and experience. Some of our members have been cooking with these black pots for more than 40 years.  Join LSDOS, whether you like to cook around a campfire or on your patio with charcoal, and make future history in Texas style cooking… with us!