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reflector oven?
- Thread starter TedPalmer
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I have one of these Swedish-made folding reflector oven. I must say, it's well built and a very clever design. Works like a charm.
Swedish Reflector Oven
Here it is, folded down flat:
Making Bisquick cinnamon rolls:
Some tips:
The secret, is the fire. Try to keep the flames higher than the baking shelf. You have to tend the fire throughout the entire baking. Start with the oven about 8" from the fire. Bake by sight. The pan may need to be turned occasionally. The backside (away from the fire) often browns faster. I use my 9" round, non-stick frying pan – it has a removable handle.
The instructions that came with this oven:
Placed on the ground in front of a fire, reflector ovens use reflected heat to cook or bake -anything from meat to fish, to bannock (soda bread), brownies, cake and muffins.
This clever Swedish design offers many advantages:
-lightweight aluminum (0.8 kg or 1.8 lbs.), compact (collapsible) so easy to pack and carry
-quick and easy to set up due to the integral hinges
-fast baking because it reflects towards the centre from all 7 sides and heats a relatively small volume space evenly
-fits standard 9” round or 8” square baking pans, a loaf tin or 6-muffin pan
Setup:
1. Remove the strap
2. Lift the wire handle to open the oven
3. Spread the hinged sides outward.
4. Fold the hinged back up. Press the centre top of the back flap bending it outward while rotating the small “button” to engage the notch cut out on the top panel.
5. Insert the pan support wire and secure through holes on the opposite side (choice of two sets of holes depending on size of pan to be used)
6. Place a rock under the back to level the oven. Make sure it’s stable before placing your baking pan inside.
Use:
Prepare whatever you want to cook/bake, put it into a pan, then put it into the oven. Regulate the oven temperature by altering the size of the fire (should be flaming rather than coals) and the distance of the oven from the fire.
The oven temperature can be roughly judged by placing your hand between the top of the oven and fire. If you can tolerate holding your hand there for about 3 seconds, the temperature is about 350F. If it’s too hot, pull your hand away sooner!
Monitor baking progress and adjust the intensity of the fire or position of the oven. Rotate the pan if needed to ensure even heating. The oven can be picked up by the top wire (using a potholder or glove), but be careful not to spill the contents out.
Swedish Reflector Oven
Here it is, folded down flat:
Making Bisquick cinnamon rolls:
Some tips:
The secret, is the fire. Try to keep the flames higher than the baking shelf. You have to tend the fire throughout the entire baking. Start with the oven about 8" from the fire. Bake by sight. The pan may need to be turned occasionally. The backside (away from the fire) often browns faster. I use my 9" round, non-stick frying pan – it has a removable handle.
The instructions that came with this oven:
Placed on the ground in front of a fire, reflector ovens use reflected heat to cook or bake -anything from meat to fish, to bannock (soda bread), brownies, cake and muffins.
This clever Swedish design offers many advantages:
-lightweight aluminum (0.8 kg or 1.8 lbs.), compact (collapsible) so easy to pack and carry
-quick and easy to set up due to the integral hinges
-fast baking because it reflects towards the centre from all 7 sides and heats a relatively small volume space evenly
-fits standard 9” round or 8” square baking pans, a loaf tin or 6-muffin pan
Setup:
1. Remove the strap
2. Lift the wire handle to open the oven
3. Spread the hinged sides outward.
4. Fold the hinged back up. Press the centre top of the back flap bending it outward while rotating the small “button” to engage the notch cut out on the top panel.
5. Insert the pan support wire and secure through holes on the opposite side (choice of two sets of holes depending on size of pan to be used)
6. Place a rock under the back to level the oven. Make sure it’s stable before placing your baking pan inside.
Use:
Prepare whatever you want to cook/bake, put it into a pan, then put it into the oven. Regulate the oven temperature by altering the size of the fire (should be flaming rather than coals) and the distance of the oven from the fire.
The oven temperature can be roughly judged by placing your hand between the top of the oven and fire. If you can tolerate holding your hand there for about 3 seconds, the temperature is about 350F. If it’s too hot, pull your hand away sooner!
Monitor baking progress and adjust the intensity of the fire or position of the oven. Rotate the pan if needed to ensure even heating. The oven can be picked up by the top wire (using a potholder or glove), but be careful not to spill the contents out.
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ive always wondered, how well do they work?
For example, if I wanted to bake some bannoc, how much longer would it take than on the coals?
For example, if I wanted to bake some bannoc, how much longer would it take than on the coals?
It would be more efficient.
You don't have to make coals, you just have to make flame. And it heats the pan from all sides, top, and bottom. The heat is very easily adjustable too. Much lighter than cast iron.
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It's not meant for lightweight backpackers in my opinion. It's better suited for canoe tripping and car camping. Time to cook is fast enough like the time used in your stove at home. It does dramatically expand your menu. Fresh bread on day 7 out in the wilds... you can't beat that. And baked treats for kids will shut them up in a hurry.
Alternatively, you can get a Backpacker's Pantry Outback Oven for your fuel stove. Many people seem to really like that system for baking.
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I am going to use one in my permanent camp, so lugging it around isn't necessary.
Brian, I was at that site too, and most of the manufactured ovens are no longer available. The only one that seems to be available is the Swedish oven. I don't have the patience at this point to make one unfortunately. Some of those plans look great. Thanks for the link!
be safe...
Ted
Brian, I was at that site too, and most of the manufactured ovens are no longer available. The only one that seems to be available is the Swedish oven. I don't have the patience at this point to make one unfortunately. Some of those plans look great. Thanks for the link!
be safe...
Ted