One of the first things I saw after I got my first solar oven was a double metalware cooker but it seemed to only be available if you bought the solar oven package deal and, at that time, I didn’t see the need for a second solar oven. Now that we bought a second solar oven, we did get the package and I got the double cooker but, they also have it that you can buy separately now.
Double Cooker
Early on, I had watched a video and several people said they put roast, potatoes and carrots in the bottom of their cooker, a cake or brownies in the top and had a meal and dessert in one pot. I could never find that cooker but not long ago I found one at Walmart that I thought might work.
Double Cooker
I came home and stuck it in the solar oven and, it was way too tall. I never opened it but today, I realized it actually has three pans. Two are regular pans and the top one is a steamer.
One of the problems it that very tall handle. The dark one barely fits in the solar oven with the metal lid. The handle on the lid is touching the glass so, if the shiny one, with a different top is no higher, it will fit in the solar oven.
Double Cooker
It’s going to be very close.
Dinner
I used the double cooker today and made a meatloaf and scalloped potatoes. Turned out perfect!
Sherrill Pecere says
That’s amazing that you can cook without having to set a temperature. How do you know how long to cook it?
Judy Laquidara says
Til it’s done! 🙂 The oven mostly cooks between 350 and 370 so standard baking times usually apply.
Cilla Tyler says
Do you have to keep turning the oven to catch the sun rays?
Judy Laquidara says
I do. I try to turn it every half hour but if I forget to go out and it’s been an hour, the temp just drops a little. It will hold the temp for a while so if it’s baking at 350 in line with the sun and I haven’t been out there in an hour, it might be down to 300.
Nelle Coursey says
Great idea!
Cynthia says
Can you share your scalloped potatoes recipe?
Judy Laquidara says
I don’t really measure anything. Sliced potatoes, caramelized onions, salt, pepper, a bit of flour sprinkled over them, a little grated cheese. Add a little paprika. Stir all that together and pour into a greased bowl. Add milk to come about halfway up the depth of the potatoes. More cheese on top. Cover and bake for about an hour at 350.
Susan says
That looks like it’s delicious and very practical and efficient.
Ruth says
I have a solar oven. It’s 32 degrees outside, sunny. I wonder if I could cook something once the sunshine comes over the roof of the house and hits the patio table…..
Judy Laquidara says
The outside temp should not affect solar cooking. I have the same results whether it’s 20º or 100°. All that should matter is the sun.