# Dutch Oven Helper — Easy dutch oven cooking

> Dutch oven briquette calculator for recipe temperature conversion. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyle Kendall.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dutch-oven-helper/id542254383 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyle Kendall](https://appshunter.io/developer/703780994)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 771 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dutch-oven-helper/id542254383/reviews.md

## What is Dutch Oven Helper?

You can now cook any meal with a Dutch Oven. If you have a recipe, simply use this calculator to cook the same meal in a Dutch Oven using the recipe's temperature. Dutch Oven Helper is the fastest, simplest, and most user-friendly tool for calculating the number of briquettes needed for a dutch oven meal.

Simply choose a temperature, dutch oven size, and cooking method and the Dutch Oven Helper instantly calculates how many briquettes to put above and below your dutch oven! You can also change from Fahrenheit to Celsius and from Inches to Centimeters.

## Key features

- Recipe temperature conversion
- Briquette calculation
- Adjustable temperature units (F/C)
- Adjustable measurement units (in/cm)
- User-friendly interface

## What do users think of Dutch Oven Helper?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for beginners
- 🚀 Provides accurate charcoal counts
- 👍 Great for camping/outdoor cooking
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unable to change Dutch oven size
- 🐛 Stuck on certain temperature settings
- 🐛 Scroll function issues
- 🐛 Numbers disappear in dark mode

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to change Dutch oven size
- Temperature settings get stuck
- Scroll function issues
- Numbers disappear in dark mode

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to change Dutch oven size
- Improve temperature adjustment functionality
- Optimize for dark mode
- Add wind/altitude adjustment

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dutch-oven-helper/id542254383/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect Dutch Ovev Partner

*2025-07-12, version 1.3.5*

I love cast iron and use it, in particular my Dutch Oven whenever I go camping. This little app quickly helps me determine the proper number of coals needed for the correct cooking temperature.

### 5/5 — Works!

*2024-06-19, version 1.2*

Works as hoped for; used regularly.

### 5/5 — Makes it easy

*2024-03-05, version 1.2*

This app makes it so easy to determine the correct number of briquettes to Dutch oven size, temperature by cooking method.

### 5/5 — Cherry cobbler

*2023-08-24, version 1.2*

Third attempt with cobbler. First peach cobbler was covered with carcoal and many under. 
20 minutes blacken burnt cobbler. And smoke from inside. This app is big help. Yummy. In 35 minutes will know.

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2023-04-25, version 1.2*

Just what is needed for camping.

### 5/5 — Easy!

*2023-04-16, version 1.2*

Faster than doing the math!!

### 2/5 — Looks like just what I need, but…

*2022-11-10, version 1.2*

This app has the three variables to determine how many coals, but…
I can’t change the size of the pot, and sometimes the temperature gets stuck and can’t change that either. Fix that and I would give it 5 stars.

Running on iOS 16.0.3 iPhone 12

### 2/5 — Can no longer select size of Dutch oven.

*2022-08-20, version 1.2*

This app was great, but now you can’t select the size of the Dutch oven. It seems to be broken.

### 1/5 — Can’t change Dutch Oven size in app??

*2022-07-08, version 1.2*

Can’t change Dutch Oven size in app.

### 5/5 — Easy to use.

*2022-06-18, version 1.2*

Gives the charcoal briquette count for both standard and deep Dutch ovens.

## Frequently asked questions about Dutch Oven Helper

### What does the Dutch Oven Helper app do?

This app helps you cook any meal in a Dutch oven by converting existing recipes. It calculates the exact number of briquettes required above and below your Dutch oven to achieve the desired cooking temperature.

### How does the app calculate briquettes?

You simply input the desired temperature, your Dutch oven size, and the cooking method. The app then instantly provides the precise number of briquettes needed for both the top and bottom of the oven.

### Is the app free to use?

Yes, the Dutch Oven Helper app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a seamless experience.

### What units of measurement does the app support?

The app offers flexibility by allowing you to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius for temperature, and between Inches and Centimeters for measurements, making it suitable for users worldwide.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys cooking with a Dutch oven, whether for camping, outdoor gatherings, or home cooking. It simplifies the process of adapting recipes and ensuring consistent cooking results.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2025-05-25

We've translated the app into Danish and Norwegian.

### 1.3.2 — 2025-04-22

Added translations for multiple languages including: German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian.

### 1.3.1 — 2025-04-14

We've included a way for you to contact us to provide feedback. We've also added some in app support on what the 'D' indicator means.

### 1.2 — 2020-02-17

We've updated the look and provided a simpler experience.

### 1.1.41 — 2015-04-24

We now save your options and we've added a couple more Dutch Oven Sizes!

We also switched the placement of the labels.

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All apps by Kyle Kendall: https://appshunter.io/developer/703780994

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