Could anyone advise us about using the camp oven on a gas burner. Does food burn easily or stick to the bottom. So many places where fires aren't allowed now, but we really love the camp oven.
Cheers to all
Steve & Suzette
Turtle Trekers said
05:24 AM Dec 28, 2012
Good evening Steve and Suzette
We haven't tried using our camp oven on a gas burner but there is another alternative. Try using an old frypan - the deeper the better - and remove all the electrical bits. Then use charcoal briquettes (found in supermarkets) as your fuel. Has worked a treat for us on those occasions when we could not have a fire.
Thank you Alan & Louise, and Sheba. The frypan & briquette combination sounds excellent, real thinking outside the square!!!
Sheba, the "Camp Oven Cooking in Australia" site looks great, I just had a quick peek, but will go through it when I have more time.
Suzette & Steve
03_troopy said
08:29 PM Dec 29, 2012
Try googling "choofer" in image search. You'll get plenty of ideas there too.
Turtle Trekers said
09:26 PM Dec 29, 2012
Unfortunately, we cannot take the credit for the frypan idea - we found it in one of the many Camp Oven Cookbooks that are in out possesion. Not sure which one as the book is in a very safe place at the moment
Alan and Louise
Sheba said
04:34 AM Dec 30, 2012
Turtle Trekers wrote:
Unfortunately, we cannot take the credit for the frypan idea -
Alan and Louise
Explanations, Recipes and Pics. using the Fry-pan/Heat Bead technique is on another Forum.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Kingsthorpedavid said
03:45 PM Jan 5, 2013
Turtle Trekers wrote:
Good evening Steve and Suzette
We haven't tried using our camp oven on a gas burner but there is another alternative. Try using an old frypan - the deeper the better - and remove all the electrical bits. Then use charcoal briquettes (found in supermarkets) as your fuel. Has worked a treat for us on those occasions when we could not have a fire.
Alan and Louise
That was a Tommo trick and can be found in one of his books.
KD
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 5th of January 2013 03:47:48 PM
Kingsthorpedavid said
05:35 PM Jan 5, 2013
Hollowaymoon wrote:
Could anyone advise us about using the camp oven on a gas burner. Does food burn easily or stick to the bottom. So many places where fires aren't allowed now, but we really love the camp oven. Cheers to all Steve & Suzette
Have you considered an Ozpig?
Qld National Parks like them.
A message from Queensland National Parks:
Thank you for your e-mail enquiring about campfire restrictions. Open fires are prohibited on Fraser Island but your Ozpig may be used on Fraser Island, Inskip and Moreton Island. However, the use of this appliance is subject to conditions outlined below as stated on our website http://www.epa.qld.gov.au Fraser Island Great Sandy National Park\frequently asked questions.
Fully self-contained heating and cooking appliances may be used at all campgrounds (unless a Total Fire Ban is in place). They must be off the ground (recommended minimum height is 200mm). These appliances must use only manufactured fuel such as heat beads. Bush timber or timber off cuts must not be used. Appliances that are not fully self-contained, such as braziers, are not permitted. All appliances, materials and fuels (e.g. heat beads) must be removed from the national park on departure'.
Bribie Island Please note... It has been bought to our attention that Fires / Heat Beads are not permitted on the ocean beach Fires are permitted at Mission Point & Poverty Creek (Take you own fire wood)
Kind regards Cheryl
Cross-posted from the OZPIG website with permission.
KD
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Kingsthorpedavid said
04:39 AM Jan 8, 2013
Hollowaymoon wrote:
Could anyone advise us about using the camp oven on a gas burner. Does food burn easily or stick to the bottom. So many places where fires aren't allowed now, but we really love the camp oven. Cheers to all Steve & Suzette
Have you tied a CAMP OVEN MATE from Southern Metal Spinners?
KD
marto1944 said
11:38 PM Jan 8, 2013
Hi Hollowaymoon
Some months ago I put a posting on regarding the southern metal spinners to see if any one had tried their gear but to no avail so at birthday time late last year guess what I got my self
Well my first effort was a tooheys old damper - just a little fiddling and was it great
Second attempt a rolled leg of pork 4 hours at about 160 deg slow cooking is great well that went very well too I used a thermometer and measured the exaust gases at the top of the camp mate on one ring of a 3 ring burner (outer ring at very low setting and marked where the tap setting was for next time i.e. 160 deg) unfortunately the crackling was not perfect next time I am going to get it hotter for the first 20 minutes about 220 deg I believe to be correct and have perfect crackling
Well today she who must be obeyed brought home another rolled leg of pork and asked can we do another one in the camp oven and of course I jumped at the idea I'll keep you posted I put in an order for some snags to try out my frying pan hopefully that will be in a couple of days
so far I am happy with my spun cookware and camp mate and think by the time I head off in the middle of the year I may just survive out there in grey nomad land somehow
The good part about my camp oven is that it comes with a trivitt (a small mesh base) that keeps the food off the bottom of the oven and thus it does not stick to the bottom
regards
peter I must admit I am having great fun experimenting with gas cooking time will tell how I go with a camp fire
Kingsthorpedavid said
01:22 AM Jan 9, 2013
Pictures please Peter.............
The SMS Bedourie is good too, I have the 10". But plan to buy the camp oven type as well.
KD
Kingsthorpedavid said
07:41 PM Jan 12, 2013
Camp Oven Mate - Southern Metal Spinners - Cast Iron Boys:
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:09:25 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:28:40 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:38:19 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:41:23 PM
Franrick said
12:05 AM Jul 16, 2013
Hi Guys.
A few decades ago I spent a lot of time in the bush on mineral exploration projects.
We usually had basics camps and basic cooking but that didn't mean we went without good food.
The trick (if it is indeed a trick) with using a camp oven with gas is to regulate the heat carefully but then isn't that the trick to using a camp oven properly anyway.
We regularly made bread, cakes and roast dinners using a camp oven on a gas ring. The important thing is to have a decent size ring, hopefully with two or three burner rings, to get the best out of the oven. A trivet on the bottom of the oven will stop the bottom cooking before the top and prevent burning. (but you knew that).
Once the oven is warm enough you just regulate the heat the normal way and use the "outside" gas ring the heat the outside walls of the oven. With a little practice you will get it right and turn out hreat meals.
I have seen people use the new disposable propane gas cookers with camp ovens with quite good results. Just have a spare canister ready in case you need it.
Cheers, Rick.
-- Edited by Franrick on Tuesday 16th of July 2013 12:07:48 AM
neilnruth said
07:13 PM Jul 17, 2013
Welcome to the forum from us Franrick. Sounds like experienced advice. Good ideas.
We haven't tried using our camp oven on a gas burner but there is another alternative. Try using an old frypan - the deeper the better - and remove all the electrical bits. Then use charcoal briquettes (found in supermarkets) as your fuel. Has worked a treat for us on those occasions when we could not have a fire.
Alan and Louise
: Camp Oven Cooking In Australia
This link should help.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Thank you Alan & Louise, and Sheba. The frypan & briquette combination sounds excellent, real thinking outside the square!!!
Sheba, the "Camp Oven Cooking in Australia" site looks great, I just had a quick peek, but will go through it when I have more time.
Suzette & Steve
Alan and Louise
Explanations, Recipes and Pics. using the Fry-pan/Heat Bead technique is on another Forum.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 5th of January 2013 03:47:48 PM
Have you considered an Ozpig?
Qld National Parks like them.
A message from Queensland National Parks:
Thank you for your e-mail enquiring about campfire restrictions. Open fires are prohibited on Fraser Island but your Ozpig may be used on Fraser Island, Inskip and Moreton Island. However, the use of this appliance is subject to conditions outlined below as stated on our website http://www.epa.qld.gov.au Fraser Island Great Sandy National Park\frequently asked questions.
Fully self-contained heating and cooking appliances may be used at all campgrounds (unless a Total Fire Ban is in place). They must be off the ground (recommended minimum height is 200mm). These appliances must use only manufactured fuel such as heat beads. Bush timber or timber off cuts must not be used. Appliances that are not fully self-contained, such as braziers, are not permitted. All appliances, materials and fuels (e.g. heat beads) must be removed from the national park on departure'.
Bribie Island
Please note... It has been bought to our attention that Fires / Heat Beads are not permitted on the ocean beach
Fires are permitted at Mission Point & Poverty Creek (Take you own fire wood)
Kind regards
Cheryl
Cross-posted from the OZPIG website with permission.
KD
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 5th of January 2013 05:39:16 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 5th of January 2013 05:42:14 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 5th of January 2013 05:45:10 PM
Have you tied a CAMP OVEN MATE from Southern Metal Spinners?
KD
Hi Hollowaymoon
Some months ago I put a posting on regarding the southern metal spinners to see if any one had tried their gear but to no avail so at birthday time late last year guess what I got my self
1 - 12inch spun camp oven
1 - Camp Mate
1 - 12inch frying pan
Well my first effort was a tooheys old damper - just a little fiddling and was it great
Second attempt a rolled leg of pork 4 hours at about 160 deg slow cooking is great well that went very well too I used a thermometer and measured the exaust gases at the top of the camp mate on one ring of a 3 ring burner (outer ring at very low setting and marked where the tap setting was for next time i.e. 160 deg) unfortunately the crackling was not perfect
next time I am going to get it hotter for the first 20 minutes about 220 deg I believe to be correct and have perfect crackling
Well today she who must be obeyed brought home another rolled leg of pork and asked can we do another one in the camp oven and of course I jumped at the idea I'll keep you posted
I put in an order for some snags to try out my frying pan hopefully that will be in a couple of days
so far I am happy with my spun cookware and camp mate and think by the time I head off in the middle of the year I may just survive out there in grey nomad land somehow
The good part about my camp oven is that it comes with a trivitt (a small mesh base) that keeps the food off the bottom of the oven and thus it does not stick to the bottom
regards
peter
I must admit I am having great fun experimenting with gas cooking time will tell how I go with a camp fire
The SMS Bedourie is good too, I have the 10".
But plan to buy the camp oven type as well.
KD
Camp Oven Mate - Southern Metal Spinners - Cast Iron Boys:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxd4mIiK2sM&list=UUtINFhXd6xwxZ9wvDPQ78Ug
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Saturday 12th of January 2013 07:43:04 PM
Derek Bullock - Camp Oven Cooking Equipment
Derek Bullock show the equipment used in camp oven cooking including the SMS Camp Oven Mate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thJJZKo-7bg
Derek owns COCIA, Camp Oven Cooking In Australia: http://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:09:25 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:28:40 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:38:19 PM
-- Edited by Kingsthorpedavid on Sunday 13th of January 2013 03:41:23 PM
Hi Guys.
A few decades ago I spent a lot of time in the bush on mineral exploration projects.
We usually had basics camps and basic cooking but that didn't mean we went without good food.
The trick (if it is indeed a trick) with using a camp oven with gas is to regulate the heat carefully but then isn't that the trick to using a camp oven properly anyway.
We regularly made bread, cakes and roast dinners using a camp oven on a gas ring. The important thing is to have a decent size ring, hopefully with two or three burner rings, to get the best out of the oven. A trivet on the bottom of the oven will stop the bottom cooking before the top and prevent burning. (but you knew that).
Once the oven is warm enough you just regulate the heat the normal way and use the "outside" gas ring the heat the outside walls of the oven. With a little practice you will get it right and turn out hreat meals.
I have seen people use the new disposable propane gas cookers with camp ovens with quite good results. Just have a spare canister ready in case you need it.
Cheers, Rick.
-- Edited by Franrick on Tuesday 16th of July 2013 12:07:48 AM