Very sophisticated solar oven

We have been experimenting a lot with solar cooking.     

(Check it out on the blog pure--essentials)

I must say I love the idea of creating a amazing meal without using any electricity. Its easy, hassle free, will not burn and of course its free.

To date we have successfully made a roast chicken, beef stew, roasted chicken pieces and honey mustard chicken.

I believe it is also wonderful for baked product like muffins and breads, although I have not tried it yet.

Here is the process ;-)

Place raw, seasoned chicken in a pot. Use a heavy cast iron pot as it keeps the heat better.

Now for the sophisticated bits ;-)

Place pot on a rack to allow air circulation under the pot.

Place pot and rack into a oven bag and seal well.

Take a car windscreen reflector and fold into a funnel shape.

I have a super complicated system which utilises a laundry peg in the front.

Leave in direct sun light for as long as you would a slow cooker.

Here is the temp after 15 minutes. Most slow cookers cook on temp between 70 - 150 C.

The chicken cooked in the sun for around 6 hours (as you would in a slow cooker).

These went down really well with the boys.



 Here is the beef stew I did a few days earlier, sorry for the rubbish photos :-( 

Slightly browned beef

Add pan drippings with a bit of water, herbs and spices

Thicken the sauce and its done, ready to serve!