Tuesday, Jul 23, 2002 at 00:00
Cast Iron I believe is best. I carry the one that fits perfectly inside a milk crate as someone already advised you. I also have the smallest one that fits inside beautifully and is good for rice and boiled vegetables. Can't believe you thought people were not using
camp ovens!!! If it were legal I'd dig a hole in my backyard and
cook with one most winter nights.
Tips : Pre-heating the oven is essential to good meals especially roasts.
Carry a pair of welding gloves for handling ovens (about $10 and one of the best camping items you'll pack).
Use a long handled lifting device for lid (you can make one from solid wire if nothing handy springs to mind.
Get an oven with a good high lip on it's lid to avoid the coals falling in as already suggested. Carry a natural fibre brush for sweeping off coals etc before lifting lid. Also use your lifting wire to spin lid prior to brushing as this will rid you of excess coals also.
Be careful where you place hot oven once dinner is served, especially with billy lids around and wait for it to cool somewhat before hitting it with water.
You can also buy stainless steel doovalacky thingamyjigs that fit nicely in bottom of oven and allows minimal burning to bottom of roasts.
Now I'm salivating ! Happy Camping
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