Dutch Oven Pies: Sweet and Savory

Award-winning Dutch oven chef Matt Pelton demystifies the art of baking pies in cast iron. From perfecting flaky pastry crusts to mastering the parchment-strip trick for lifting a finished pie from a Dutch oven, this practical cookbook covers quiches, pot pies, meat pies, fruit and custard pies, and nontraditional favorites like empanadas and shepherd's pie. With clear technique chapters and dozens of tested recipes, it's built for home cooks and outdoor Dutch oven enthusiasts alike who want reliable, impressive results.

• Written by a two-time International Dutch Oven Society World Champion
• Teaches the parchment-strip trick that makes pulling a whole pie from a Dutch oven possible
• Covers both savory dinner pies and sweet dessert pies in one volume
• Technique-first approach—learn to make flaky crusts before you even reach the recipes

“But when I face a challenge in life, I exploit it until it becomes a success.”

Perfect for a home cook or Dutch oven camping enthusiast who wants reliable, tested pie recipes and step-by-step pastry technique for cooking in cast iron.