The following is a step by step guide to building a retained heat cooker that was designed for the purpose of the Jefferson Community Center workshop 2013
Bill of materials
- 1 Cardboard Produce Box
- 1 Roll of Aluminum Foil
- Duct tape
- Paper (newspaper is preferred)
- 1 Mylar emergency blanket
- Scissors
Building Instructions
This is an easy process using less than 10 dollars worth of materials
Line the main box with paper
Line the cardboard box with aluminum foil
Line the Box with a Mylar emergency blanket, be sure to reduce the number of air pockets.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the lid of the box
The cooker is now complete! For use just place some blankets and towels inside, and seal a cooking pot in the cooker.
Use
The cooker is easy to use. Bring a meal to the proper temperature and leave it there for at least 2 minutes, then seal it in the box. Leave it in the box until cooking is completed. It should be noted that recipes using this method require less spicing and usually 50% more time to cook, so plan accordingly.
Maintenance and tips
- Clean your cooker between each use.
- Be sure to wash all blankets and towels used in the cooking process
- Do not leave your cooker in areas where it could get wet.
- Always ensure that your food is fully cooked before consuming
- Experiment with new recipes! Stews and soups work well with this method.