Have always enjoyed cooking meals in our cast iron camp oven, recently I was given a new spun steel oven as a gift. Never really given much thought to these lightweight bits of kit before but so far I am enjoying this new (for me) method of cooking.
The oven is a Southern Metal Spinners 12 inch and looks very shiny out of the box. Seasoning was the first order of the day so after a thorough wash and dry it was time to oil it up and into the BBQ. I like to use rice bran oil for this job.
After a few treatments it has changed to a new look.
I also received a Camp Oven Mate, which I am also happy with. This allows me to easily use the oven at home as well as giving me the ability to use the oven in places that don't allow open fires. The only negative thing I have found is that even though the burner is well shielded the flame still tends to go out if there is any sort brisk breeze. So far have always managed to find a sheltered spot to get the cooking done.
The mate takes less that a minute to put together and packs away to a reasonable size for transport. I have put together a kit of items that I take when using the mate, This includes the base from an old Brazier, a small table, a piece of marine ply to protect the table and a Companion Double Ring Burner
So far it has performed well on all my usual dishes.
Baking results were very good, with no issues turning out Bread, Bread Rolls, and cakes.
Scones were good as well.
I have also cooked a variety of meat dishes as well with Roast Lamb and Lamb Shanks turning out ok too. Casseroles and stews are a breeze also.
I find you have to be a bit more precise with your heat settings and placement compared to a cast oven but other than that it seems just as easy to use. We are going for a five day camp in a couple of weeks so will be able to give it a try on coals and see how it goes.
The oven is a Southern Metal Spinners 12 inch and looks very shiny out of the box. Seasoning was the first order of the day so after a thorough wash and dry it was time to oil it up and into the BBQ. I like to use rice bran oil for this job.
After a few treatments it has changed to a new look.
I also received a Camp Oven Mate, which I am also happy with. This allows me to easily use the oven at home as well as giving me the ability to use the oven in places that don't allow open fires. The only negative thing I have found is that even though the burner is well shielded the flame still tends to go out if there is any sort brisk breeze. So far have always managed to find a sheltered spot to get the cooking done.
The mate takes less that a minute to put together and packs away to a reasonable size for transport. I have put together a kit of items that I take when using the mate, This includes the base from an old Brazier, a small table, a piece of marine ply to protect the table and a Companion Double Ring Burner
So far it has performed well on all my usual dishes.
Baking results were very good, with no issues turning out Bread, Bread Rolls, and cakes.
Scones were good as well.
I have also cooked a variety of meat dishes as well with Roast Lamb and Lamb Shanks turning out ok too. Casseroles and stews are a breeze also.
I find you have to be a bit more precise with your heat settings and placement compared to a cast oven but other than that it seems just as easy to use. We are going for a five day camp in a couple of weeks so will be able to give it a try on coals and see how it goes.
