Solar oven

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Consider using a solar oven as similar to using a crock pot. Both are slow-cookers that can produce tasty results. There are two main differences between the two, though – solar ovens are more environmentally friendly than crock pots because they require no electricity or fuels to run, but they are also dependent on the sun.

In fact, don’t expect your solar oven to double as a lunar oven – it will only work when the sun is up, and it works best when the sun is bright and not blocked by clouds or trees, etc. On a bright, clear, and sunny day, an overage oven will reach about 300 degrees Fahrenheit. On a partly cloudy or hazy day, the oven will likely reach around 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

To use your solar oven, you want to be sure to set it up so that it faces the direction of the sun. It should also be angled toward the sun. For instance, although you may keep the oven at a 60 degree angle in the summer, a 30 degree angle in the winter would be more effective.

Let the oven heat up a bit before you place your food in it.

Wear sunglasses – the reflectors of the solar oven can be temporarily blinding.

Be sure to leave plenty of time for the food to cook. You do not have to worry a great deal about scorching the food – cooking times are mild.

Easy-to-cook foods include:
• rice
• cereals
• eggs
• fish
• pudding
• green vegetables (or shredded veggies)
• brownies
• cookies
• whole grains

Once you have mastered cooking those items, consider cooking something a little more difficult – they generally take more time…

Harder-to-cook foods
• cornbread
• potatoes
• lentils
• yeast buns and rolls
• soufflés

Hardest-to-cook foods
• entire turkeys and large roasts
• dried peas
• yeast breads
• cakes

Have fun and experiment with your solar oven – cooking with one is much more than a task, it is more like a creative project.

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