Does everyone have to cook a dish in cast iron at a DOG?
No, but most of us will cook in cast iron because we enjoy it. If for some reason you don’t feel like doing a DO item, if you have traveled too far from home to bring all your DO equipment, or if you are just starting out and don’t own a DO, then a salad or a side dish will suffice as your offering. Although many of us will cook a pot or two (or sometimes three), there are times when we may not.