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Re: Reflector Oven
Reply #60 - Mar 1st, 2008 at 6:58pm
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sorry for no description im new here......didnt know what kind of feed back i mite get.  Hear it go's  Most of you allready some or all the parts to make one. All you need is a round jello mold ( the type that makes a ring when unmolded) and the lid or large frying pan  from your nesting cook kit. The "jello mold"  can be any kind but the plain smooth sided works best and can be found at most thrift store  the only thing is that the center of the mold needs to be shoter than the sides (if not you can drill holes in it )  the reson for this is it acts like chimney This oven is made for bakeing on your fire great. Fill the mold with your mix of any kind, done every thing from bread ,muffins ,brownies ,biscits place the mold over the fire and cover it with your lid. the hole in the center of the mold (chimney) lets the heat in the top under the lid and your fire heats the outside ............. and it may sound funny but you will be suprised how well it works.  Only thing is you cant over fill it or it wont cook al the through. most box mix's are just right  I will post a pic asap
  
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Reply #61 - Jun 30th, 2008 at 12:42am
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We fired up the reflector oven last week on the Allagash in Maine. We kept it simple this first trip with Brownies and muffins, I even brought a tub of small wood for the first night before we started the trip just to make sure we got it right the first time.

My grandson is a typical boy, a pyro so he was prefect to tend the fires.

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Reply #62 - Jul 12th, 2008 at 3:20am
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I found a "store bought" reflector oven made in Minneapolis, MN
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I have this oven.............it is EASY to use, EASY to put together, and works GREAT.

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Reply #63 - Oct 8th, 2008 at 3:06am
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I stopped at Rutabaga's last week on my home from the BWCA and finally bought a reflector oven.   (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)  I chose this Svante Freden oven because I think it is slightly smaller than some others. It is well built and though it doesn't have 'back access", the handle on top is easy to grab with my Boy Scout pot pliers to lift and inspect.  

I tried it out this past weekend in front of a fireplace (indoors) by burning a batch of cornbread.  While I was not paying close attention my cornbread burned on the side AWAY from the fire, was lightly browned on the side near the fire, but the bottom was undercooked.  I'm looking for advice for my next attempt.  Should I move the oven further away from the fire?  Perhaps a little higher to get more heat to the underside of the pan?  Both?  Neither?

I may get another chance to bake this weekend...just not sure how to adjust.

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Reply #64 - Oct 8th, 2008 at 2:00pm
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Terrapin, I have the same oven.  From what you describe I owuld move it further from the fire and a bit higher.
I have found that it works best when the middle of the oven is about even with the middle of the flames, to gauge tempature I think that I want to be able ot hold my hand in front of the oven for 5 seconds before having to move it away. 

I have also found that the type of fire that works best is one that has more flames than coals, which is diferent from a normal cooking fire.
Therefore, I usually try to bake deserts, cook dinner first, then build up the fire.  Put dessert on and then tend the fire while eating dinner.  After dinner is done and relaxing around waiting for a warm desert...a bit of whiskey...now you made me sad that I am not getting to BW this year. 
Hope this helps, pm me if you have more questions, although my response may take awhile...I am traveling...as usual.
  
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Reply #65 - Dec 17th, 2008 at 1:30am
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Maybe this should be a new thread but here I go anyway.  What kind of pan do you use with your reflector oven?  I know just about anything could work, even a rolled up piece of tinfoil.  But what is BEST?  Is there a brand of cookware that is the best of light weight, non-stick, proper sidewall height, durable, etc., and any other important features?  I saw a hard anodized teflon coated fry pan at WalMart for $9.00,(I could cut off the handle), but it said not to use on high heat!  The Alpine Fry-Bake (frybake.com) looks solid but is heavy and spendy at $61.00, yikes! 

I just want to get started on my June '09 menu.

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Re: Reflector Oven
Reply #66 - Dec 17th, 2008 at 3:08am
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Terrapin wrote on Dec 17th, 2008 at 1:30am:
Maybe this should be a new thread but here I go anyway.  What kind of pan do you use with your reflector oven?  I know just about anything could work, even a rolled up piece of tinfoil.  But what is BEST?  Is there a brand of cookware that is the best of light weight, non-stick, proper sidewall height, durable, etc., and any other important features?  I saw a hard anodized teflon coated fry pan at WalMart for $9.00,(I could cut off the handle), but it said not to use on high heat!  The Alpine Fry-Bake (frybake.com) looks solid but is heavy and spendy at $61.00, yikes!  

I just want to get started on my June '09 menu.

Terp


Terp -

I've used the frypan from my cookset for baking in my reflector oven.  The high end of frying temperatures are up to about 375 F and thats good enough for many baked goods.  However, I've yet to do pizza this way and pizza dough ofen calls for temps above 425 F, so that could be a problem.  

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Reply #67 - Dec 17th, 2008 at 4:36pm
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 This is good safety info about Teflon and other non-stick coatings.
 From what I see, unless your cooking over a "forge", normal usage should be okay?

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Reply #68 - Dec 17th, 2008 at 4:52pm
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Terp,

IF you have a Sam's Club near your house, check out the restaurant section. The are very well made pans, comparable to the big name brands. Checkout ALL the pans offered you might see something you like better?
 I have the 2pk 10" Teflon pans and the 14" pan and I love them!
 The twin 8" pak, either Teflon or uncoated would make great bake/fry pans I believe? I don't know, but could a fry pan with handle, do double duty if you left the handle on and just rotated the pan while baking as far as the oven width would allow? If not you could just drill out the rivets and use it with pot lifters.

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Re: Reflector Oven
Reply #69 - Dec 17th, 2008 at 8:25pm
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As for "off the shelf" fry pans, you might also look for brands that have a removable handle.  For example, T-Fal is a fairly descent brand and many of their skillets have handles attached with a phillips head screw.  When the handle is removed, you are left with a small aluminum "nub."  I picked up one of these to try out and it works well.  I even like the "temperature gauge" in the bottom for frying.

The T-Fal and others do generally have a bit of a tilted rim.  I prefer mine more vertical, so minimize the possibility of cooking oil sloshing out.  But then everyone has their own preferences.

I did pick up a couple of square-coated GSI fry pans last year (from Sierra Trading Post).  They have "pinch" handles in one corner that are easily removed in the field.  I have in mind to one along the next time my reflector oven makes the trip.

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