Traditional kitchen appliances like ovens, microwaves, and toasters rely on electricity to cook food.
Solar ovens offer an eco-friendly alternative that uses the sun's energy for cooking, making them perfect for power outages or eco-conscious meals.
Solar ovens capture the sun's heat and can be made from various materials, ranging from professional-grade structures to DIY recycled boxes.
Box cookers are popular due to their insulation, reflectivity, and glazing, which help collect and amplify the sun's heat.
Here is a DIY solar cooker & some delicious recipes to try.
Materials:
- Pizza box
- Newspapers
- Black construction paper
- Clear plastic wrap
- Aluminum foil
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Instructions:
- Trace a square on the pizza box lid, leaving a 1-inch border. Cut three sides of the square, leaving the hinge side uncut.
- Lift the cut portion to create a flap. Line the flap's underside with aluminum foil and secure with tape.
- Line the pizza box's interior with black construction paper. Stuff the box's edges with newspapers for insulation.
- Cover the cut opening in the lid with plastic wrap, ensuring it's tightly sealed.
- Your solar cooker is ready to use!
Solar Oven Cooking Tips
Solar ovens can reach temperatures between 200°F and 300°F, making them suitable for slow cooking and baking. Position your cooker in direct sunlight, and aim for cooking between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Allow for longer cooking times compared to conventional ovens and use a thermometer to ensure food is cooked thoroughly.
Solar Oven Recipes
Zucchini Quiche:
- Combine zucchini, onion, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, eggs, biscuit mix, oil, and seasonings in a dark pan.
- Cover and bake in a preheated solar oven for about 2 hours or until cooked through.
Pot Roast with Vegetables:
- Place vegetables and water in a dark pan, add meat on top, and sprinkle with onion soup mix.
- Cover and bake for 3-4 hours or longer.
Oatmeal Squares:
- Mix egg, honey, butter, and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, oats, and walnuts.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and bake in a greased 9x9-inch pan.
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