One of the main things to consider when buying or manufacturing a solar oven is; “What kind of food are you planning to cook?”

This may seem obvious, but it will have an effect on the ease of use, effectiveness, and cooking results of different foods while using a solar cooker.

Of course, you can cover all the bases by building or buying one of each style of solar cooker (as many people do), which would greatly increase your cooking capacity and reduce the length of cooking time.

You might ask yourself; Am I primarily interested in baked goods like breads, cakes, cookies, etc., or do I want to make more high-moisture dishes like soups, stews, chili peppers, and meats that are great for low-temperature cooking?

Most of the solar cookers available in the three main classes can cook a wide variety of foods, whether dry or wet, but some are better suited for specific types of food than others.

A good size box kitchen It is capable of baking food on a baking sheet / tray and at the same time can cook a pot of fresh vegetables or soup together with the same satisfactory results.

In general, a box cooker, with the help of panel reflectors, can reach very high temperatures that are ideal for most general baking needs, but will also work very well for wet foods.

* Note: Most traditional method cookbooks will list specific temperatures for baking cakes, tarts, or cookies.

But you will soon discover that you can cook well; practically any type of pastry, in a solar oven.

The most noticeable difference will be the duration due to a lower cooking temperature … remember that it only takes longer to use a solar cooker.

… it is not always possible, nor is it necessary to maintain a cooking temperature of 300 ° F or higher to cook baked goods.

The higher temperatures listed in traditional cookbooks are designed more for convenience, (time), and for browning, browning, or hardening of cakes and pastries. *

Solar Box ranges generally maintain cooking temperatures between 200 ° F and 350 ° F, depending on the type of food being cooked.

This style of solar cooking is also quite safe and generally requires very little supervision and guidance as it is difficult to burn or burn food.

FOR solar panel cooker Typically, it will consist of a pot / pan with a plastic or glass enclosure located on a three- to five-sided reflective panel for better concentration of the sun’s rays.

Most panel cookers are used to cook foods with higher moisture content, as mentioned above.

But you can bake items in a panel pot / pan, although it is a bit more challenging and restrictive with some items.

A panel pot will generally maintain cooking temperatures between 200 ° F and 250 ° F, which is more than enough for most foods.

A panel cooker does not require adjustment or alignment as often as, for example, a parabolic cooker.

A solar panel cooker is also one of the easiest and least expensive to make using common materials found around the home or in a hardware store.

Minimal skill and supervision is required to use such a kitchen, and even some young children can be taught to use one safely.

Remember also that it is quite difficult to burn or overcook food in this type of pot.

FOR Parabolic solar cooker it is generally capable of holding higher cooking temperatures than a box or panel style pot and can therefore be used for grilling and even deep frying.

The biggest drawback of a parabolic pot is the need to adjust the angle and direction of the pot more frequently than other styles of cookware, for maximum cooking efficiency.

Generally, the amount of food that can be cooked at one time on a dish is less than in a box or panel pot due to the size of the pot or pan.

But, because parabolic can reach higher temperatures and do so more quickly, foods can cook faster, allowing more individual meals to be cooked.

Due to the higher temperatures and the more frequent need to adjust the pot, an experienced user / cook is recommended while cooking rather than the lesser need with box or panel cookers.

The second most common drawback of a satellite dish is the increased complexity in design and construction.

Many people have built very efficient and practical parabolic cookers from scratch using readily available materials, but most will admit that they are more involved than other styles of solar cookers.

These kitchens are often more expensive to manufacture, and commercially manufactured ones, while high quality, are also more expensive.

However, well-built kitchens of all kinds and styles will generally last you for years and provide many delicious meals if properly cared for and treated.

For more information on the practical application and use of the different types of solar cookers, you can visit our site at solarcooker-at-cantinawest.com