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Northwoodsman
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They are too pricey and bulky for me. I also don't carry a lot of fresh food because of the weight so it wouldn't work for me.
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OgimaaBines
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Anyone have one (or twenty as the rabbit hole got deeper)? I know a fella who is a fanatic, just got back from a solar oven convention in Europe and it got me thinking how my favorite meal is fire cooked trout and cheesy biscuits up there.
I don't know how much they weigh, how they pack down(if), and if it's even worth it with a fire rolling. Just curious if anyone has any experience with 'em. Thanks!
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Grandma L
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Reflector ovens seem to be more popular. Set it by the fire, reflect the heat and bake.
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Savage Voyageur
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Not a solar but our group has a reflector oven. It packs down small and works great. I’ve had too many rainy or cloudy days to rely on a solar cooker. Maybe in a sunny climate it could work. But then we have a fire going every day anyway so I’ll stick with it.
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thebotanyguy
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My in-laws have one that they use on occasion at their place up north. In actual use, it is more of a slow cooker than an oven. Their solar oven will not yield the high temperatures that lead to the maillard reaction that we find so flavorful in the browning of roasted meat or baking bread crusts.
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DanielJ
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Saw that there are portable ovens. If you use a portable generator or a machine, you can use it. If you add more spices, it's amazing!
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walllee
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Old Scout makes a Great lightweight reflector oven, or at least he has in the past. Bought one at Canoecopia a few years back. Might contact him if interested.
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OgimaaBines
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thebotanyguy: "My in-laws have one that they use on occasion at their place up north. In actual use, it is more of a slow cooker than an oven. Their solar oven will not yield the high temperatures that lead to the maillard reaction that we find so flavorful in the browning of roasted meat or baking bread crusts."
Maillard reaction eh? Very cool/informative. Sounds like a reflector oven may be a great option then. I'll look into those. Thanks for the perspective!~
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Frenchy19
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Maillard Reaction
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