I know it's not a new concept, folks have been doing it as long as there have been engines, but i've always wanted to try.
Every Fall I Drive to/from My brother's house in DFW for a weeks vacation. about 1100 mi each way. used to do it straight through, but last fall i found a Kitschy little Hotel in Springfield, Mo that i "fell in love with", Ie: it became my defacto halfway point for all the future trips back and forth.
when i made it there last fall, i just didn't feel like getting back in the car and finding a place to eat, so I had a couple Granola bars from the car for "supper"
which is where the Idea of using the engine heat to cook comes in.
I bought the Kindle Version of "Manifold Destiny" supposedly THE book on the subject, but it mainly seems to be recipes far more regional and complicated than i want, and frankly, cooks too quickly..
which makes me wonder if my plan will destroy the meal i planned to cook.
It's a 10Hr Drive(650-700Mi) from here to Springfield, and since it's just going to be me, I' don't wanna go overboard, just a small (.5-.75lb) Roast, with some potatoes, onions and Garlic (never cared Much for Cooked Carrots)
Not Knowing the Temps achieved in the area they suggested on a similar model to mine with the same engine, i'm afraid if i put it in place before i leave, it will be over done to the point of ruin after 10 hrs. conversely, it could be a perfect slow cooked roast..or under cooked,or anywhere in between.
any realworld experience/pointers would be helpful.
Every Fall I Drive to/from My brother's house in DFW for a weeks vacation. about 1100 mi each way. used to do it straight through, but last fall i found a Kitschy little Hotel in Springfield, Mo that i "fell in love with", Ie: it became my defacto halfway point for all the future trips back and forth.
when i made it there last fall, i just didn't feel like getting back in the car and finding a place to eat, so I had a couple Granola bars from the car for "supper"
which is where the Idea of using the engine heat to cook comes in.
I bought the Kindle Version of "Manifold Destiny" supposedly THE book on the subject, but it mainly seems to be recipes far more regional and complicated than i want, and frankly, cooks too quickly..
which makes me wonder if my plan will destroy the meal i planned to cook.
It's a 10Hr Drive(650-700Mi) from here to Springfield, and since it's just going to be me, I' don't wanna go overboard, just a small (.5-.75lb) Roast, with some potatoes, onions and Garlic (never cared Much for Cooked Carrots)
Not Knowing the Temps achieved in the area they suggested on a similar model to mine with the same engine, i'm afraid if i put it in place before i leave, it will be over done to the point of ruin after 10 hrs. conversely, it could be a perfect slow cooked roast..or under cooked,or anywhere in between.
any realworld experience/pointers would be helpful.
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