Solar cooker

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Probably one of the things that a solar cooker can do for people who tend to hate camping is make eating in the great outdoors a more comfortable experience. That’s because these cookers help those who are camping to not to have to start a fire or light a grill.
But, the question arises, about how exactly does a solar cooker work.
The basic principle of the system is the fact that it runs on energy from the sun and thus heats food. So, in a nutshell, the sunlight is converted to heat .
Instead of needing to use any kind of a fossil fuel, the actual “fuel” is the sun itself. This is why it is important that when choosing a cooking spot, the camper be willing to cook in the hot sun. Although somewhat uncomfortable at times, this is the best way to make sure that enough energy is being collected.
It would still be wise to have a backup plan in case the solar cooker didn’t work. These items will not work properly on cloudy days or at night time.
Because dark surfaces attract heat much more than the lighter surfaces, it is best to use a dark, thin, shallow pot that includes a tight-fitting lid. This will attract more heat as well as retain more heat.
But, the true trick to retaining heat with a solar cooker is to take a large, clear plastic bag and simply wrap it around the pot. This is similar to how some people cook turkeys in their ovens at home. The plastic sheet disallows the heat to escape and speeds up the overall cooking time.
Another idea that can help with the heating up of these units is some kind of a shiny material. This material (like aluminum foil) should be placed either in or near the bag. This allows the food to heat up even faster.
The food in a solar cooker tastes fine, so the taste factor is really a non-factor. The biggest factor is the weather and lighting conditions at the campground. Those who plan on cooking late in the evening or those who fear inclement weather may be best off using another method to cooking their food.

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