2025 Dutch Oven Cooking Classes Are Here—And So Is Our New Cook Shack Porch!

A New Season, A New Space—Same Fired-Up Passion

Hey y’all,

I can hardly contain my excitement—our 2025 Dutch Oven Cooking Classes are officially open for registration, and there’s more than just sizzling skillets to celebrate…

Our new undercover Cook Shack porch is finally complete! 

(pictures coming soon!)

After dreaming, designing, and plenty of hard work, we now have a beautifully rustic, weather-protected outdoor cooking space that’ll keep the fires burning no matter what Montana’s sky decides to do.

What’s New at Dutch Oven Outfitters

This Cook Shack porch remodel means a big step up for your cooking class experience.

You’ll still get the hands-on, fireside instruction we’re known for—but now with:

• Shelter from rain, snow, or blazing sun

• Expanded workstations and seating for small groups

• Improved airflow and lighting for evening sessions

• A cozy, inviting space that feels like stepping back in time

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Whether you're here for a 2-day intro or the full 4-day immersive experience, you’ll have room to move, mingle, and master every dish—from cowboy coffee to cobbler.

If you’re curious about how we designed it, check out Remodeling Our Primitive Kitchen for More Dutch Oven Magic.

Why I Teach Dutch Oven Cooking

This isn’t just a hobby—it’s my calling. I’ve spent over 30 years living the seasonal lifestyle, cooking for backcountry hunters, cowboys, and adventurous guests from all walks of life.

My passion is keeping this lost art alive. When you take a class with me, you’re not just learning how to cook—you’re learning how to connect. To the land. To tradition. And to the kind of satisfaction that only comes when you pull a bubbling pot of stew off the coals and share it under an open sky.

Want to get a feel for what we cook up?

What You’ll Learn This Season

From fire safety and coal control to secret family recipes and modern camp hacks, you’ll leave with the confidence to cook anywhere—backyard to backcountry.

• Campfire baking

• Dutch oven meat and veggie techniques

• Wood fire management

• Meal planning for off-grid adventures

Need help prepping for class? Read What to Pack for Your First Campfire Cooking Class.

Curious about cast iron history? This Dutch oven history guide from the National Park Service is a gem!

Let’s Cook Together in 2025

Visit us at Dutch Oven Outfitters

3 Sedona Lane, Livingston, Montana📞 TEXT US AT: 1-406-404-9411📧 Email dutchovenoutfitters@gmail.com

Come join us by the fire—where the biscuits rise, the coffee’s strong, and the porch is always open.

This season, I’m more fired up than ever. With the new porch in place and a full lineup of Dutch Oven Cooking Classes, we’re ready to teach, laugh, and eat like the old days—just a little more covered.

Where cast iron meets kindred spirits—see you under the porch light.

~Sheila~