Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: another jello mold oven thread. need advice.
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buz |
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Kevlar |
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Humdinger |
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buz |
there is not a standard gap, just what works better with pieces and parts for your set up. IMO, min would be an inch, but who knows y. I would drill holes, but try it first and see if it cooks ok. If done on bottom and inside, but raw on top, need holes for sure. Tight fitting lid, diffuser if using camp stove/center heat stove are most important starting out. |
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DrBobDg |
I brazenly copied out of the BWJ some years ago. dr bob |
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jawnn |
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Grandma L |
quote jawnn: " just thought I should share this wok oven I made for sourdough bread. A bit heavyer than the jello mold oven but also good for stir frying. So are you using the same burner ring on the stove to hold the pan up? I appreciate the pictures! This time of year the cabin/camping fever is so bad, I start cooking tests on the deck to try new stuff. Soon, time to put a tent up in the living room. What if they have changed over the winter? |
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billconner |
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bradcrc |
I believe I need some kind of top for it, will any kind of plate or pan work? Do I need to drill holes in it? this looks like fun! but I don't quite get how this thing is supposed to work. |
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Mongo65 |
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Craig K |
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Craig K |
quote bradcrc: "So, my sister picked up a jello mold for me at goodwill, ... " That's Funny because my sister picked them up for me from Goodwill also! |
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marsonite |
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bradcrc |
I just realized I can try this out on the grill next time I BBQ! |
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SouthernExposure |
H" Here's what I have. This shows the heat diffuser ring with the flat head screws. The screws are adjusted to fit the diameter of the Jello Mold. This shows the Jello Mold resting on the screws being held away from contact with the heat diffuser. Here is the Jello Mold with an Orange/cranberry muffin mix ready for the heat. The vented lid is set in place and the BBQ thermometer is positioned to track the temperature. By fiddling with the flame and vents, the target 400 degree temperature was maintained fairly well. Here are the results after 20 minutes. A little browned in spots, but still well cooked. A quick flip onto the plate and it's ready to deliver the goodness. BTW, it was tender with a touch of sugary crunch. Yumm. SE |
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brerud |
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Noslen |
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buz |
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dogwoodgirl |
quote Spartan2: "I believe the original idea was from dogwoodgirl. Haven't heard much from her lately. Yup, I'm out there alright! LOL Just been busy with work and gardening. I got the idea from a salesman at NW Outlet in Superior, when I was looking for a reflector oven. |
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Mongo65 |
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tony |
quote bradcrc: "....who came up with this? is it an old thing or did someone here invent it? " I have a book by Cliff Jacobson first published in 1989 "Canoeing Wild Rivers" that has the jello mold oven in it. I am sure I have seen it in several of his other books as well. tony |
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bradcrc |
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Boppa |
Dogwoodgirl certainly has my vote, or is a second to the nomination in order. She has always given every tip and helpful suggestion that has given us many culinary treats. Boppa |
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Humdinger |
I love my jello mold. We combined a betty crocker blue berry and triple berry mix and just kept rotating it until the match stick came out dry. Two mixes is a little much and it rose so high that it touched the fry pan lid, but it was perfect otherwise. Thanks Dogwood Girl for the thread in the recipe section. |
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BigDogDaddy |
mmm good, thanks dogwoodgirl. bdd |
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gacoleman |
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HughM |
Thanks for your suggestions |
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Grandma L |
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HughM |
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bradcrc |
anyone want to wager if it will turn out? I'm not too hopeful, but should be fun to see what happens. :D |
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bradcrc |
wow! that worked GREAT! I was expecting burnt mush, but it came out great. who came up with this? is it an old thing or did someone here invent it? Kendra? I love it. Can't wait to try it for real! thanks again! |
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Craig K |
Glad to hear it is working out good. I try to use a smaller one to make some Triple Berry muffins every time we go camping. That cake looks very tasty! |
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Kendra |
quote bradcrc: .... is it an old thing or did someone here invent it? Kendra? I can't take credit for this. I do own two though and love them. |
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Spartan2 |
You out there, dogwoodgirl?? |
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gacoleman |
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buz |
Copied from another thread, FYI for anyone. IMO, for portion size you just have to keep experimenting, size wise. Also, if you look carefully, you will see that having the wet mix about 1/3 full in the mold is best size. For example, two betty crocker just add water breakfast mixes are perfect for my oven. Here's a really good recipe with devil's food cake mix. one box devils food cake mix one pkg instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup dry milk powder egg powder enough for 3 eggs 2 and 1/2 cups water 2 cups minimum semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup walnuts if you like, I like. Mix dry ingredients. Now for my oven, I divide the mixed dry ingredients into 1/3rds by weight, then add the chips and nuts to each batch, makes 3 batches. Obviously, the water is divided by 1/3 for each recipe. Disappears quick. |
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Boppa |
Grandma L, We have used it quite successfully with our stove, Dual Coleman Xponent, but I did add a diffuser(bottom spaced metal plate) which helped tremendously. Boppa |
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SouthernExposure |
On our recent trip, I was able to make a real apple pie with this setup. I added water to the dehydrated apple slices and let them soak for about 30 minutes. I poured out the water and put in the sugar and spices and let it rest while I made the crust. I used a Jiffy pie crust mix and just squished it into place in the JMO. Once I had the JMO lined with crust, I poured the filling into the ring, added a few pats of butter and then pinched the crust closed. I ran the oven temperature up to 325 degrees and held it there for about 45 minutes. I then let the pie rest for 15 excruciating minutes to cool off a bit. It was absolutely delicious and rivaled most home baked pies that any of us had ever had. Thank you DWG for bringing this to us. We now live in a better world because of it. SE |
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dogwoodgirl |
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dicecupmaker |
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bradcrc |
tonight, hot fresh cornbread made on the grill right next to the meat. |
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Humdinger |
quote SouthernExposure: "After a little experimenting, I found how to use a JMO directly on a camp stove. As many had, I also use the stove-top-drip-pan-heat-diffuser, but drill 4 holes around the edge and put flat head screws and nuts in them to hold the JMO away from the diffuser. I found a pot lid at the thrift store that has 2 vents in it to regulate heat and that fits right on the JMO. I then place a barbecue thermometer in one of the vents to help me keep track of the temperature in the oven during the baking. I found that I was better able to get the flame down to a simmer and maintain a steady temperature on my propane stove than with my dual fuel stove. Do you have a picture of that setup? It sounds like a better deal that what I made. H |
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Humdinger |
quote dogwoodgirl: "I LOVE my medal......it will go with my new outfit perfectly! DWG - that paddle looks like it has some miles and character and you should post a picture of that for us. Note - we could say the same about you in a good way ;-) |
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dogwoodgirl |
DWG - that paddle looks like it has some miles and character and you should post a picture of that for us. Note - we could say the same about you in a good way ;-)" Humdinger- that's funny! The paddle is from Voyageur's Landing, a canoe camp that I went to in the 70's. It's a awesome paddle, still no signs of splitting or other damage. |
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gacoleman |
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jawnn |
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