3 Gallon Cast Iron Kettle Food

SWEET AND SPICY CAST IRON KETTLE CORN

Steps:

• Preheat grill if using. Place a large cast iron skillet on grill with vegetable oil in it. Heat until almost smoking. Pour in remaining ingredients and cover skillet. Shake skillet gently while wearing an oven mitt, constantly while corn pops. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Don't let it go too long in between pops or the sugar and butter will burn. It's better to have some "old maids" than burnt popcorn.

BRUNSWICK STEW FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Put a 14-quart cast iron pot on outdoor gas flame (be sure it is secure and won't tip over and that children are kept away).
• Put in about 1 gallon of water, whole chicken (discard giblets) and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
• Let boil 30 minutes or until the chicken is done.
• When the chicken is done, remove it from the pot, leaving the broth boiling, and set it aside to cool.
• Add all vegetables and barbecued pork to the chicken broth remaining in the pot.
• Debone and shred the chicken meat and add to the pot.
• Add enough V-8 juice to get the desired consistency.
• Add garlic and seasonings.
• Cook on high simmer/low boil for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep vegetables from settling to the bottom of the pot.
• Taste before serving and add additional seasoning if necessary.