What do you cook in a crock pot or moderate-temperature oven?
The same foods will cook about the same in the Solar Funnel
Cooker --without burning. The charts below give approximate
summer cooking times.
The solar cooker works best when the UV index is 7 or higher.
(Sun high overhead, few clouds.)
Cooking times are approximate. Increase cooking times for partly-
cloudy days, sun not overhead (e.g., wintertime) or for more
than about 3 cups of food in the cooking jar.
Stirring is not necessary for most foods. Food generally will
not burn in the solar cooker.
VEGETABLES (Potatoes, carrots, squash, beets, asparagus, etc.)
Preparation: No need to add water if fresh. Cut into slices or
"logs" to ensure uniform cooking. Corn will cook fine with
or without the cob.
Cooking Time: About 1.5 hours
CEREALS AND GRAINS (Rice, wheat, barley, oats, millet, etc.)
Preparation: Mix 2 parts water to every 1 part grain.
Amount may
vary according to individual taste. Let soak for a few
hours for faster cooking. To ensure uniform cooking,
shake jar after 50 minutes. CAUTION: Jar will be hot.
Use gloves or cooking pads.
Cooking Time: 1.5-2 hours
PASTA AND DEHYDRATED SOUPS
Preparation: First heat water to near boiling (50-70 minutes).
Then add the pasta or soup mix. Stir or shake, and cook
15 additional minutes.
Cooking Time: 65-85 minutes
BEANS
Preparation: Let tough or dry beans soak overnight. Place in
cooking jar with water.
Cooking Time: 2-3 hours
EGGS
Preparation: No need to add water. Note: If cooked too
long, egg
whites may darken, but taste remains the same.
Cooking Time: 1-1.5 hours, depending on desired yolk firmness.
MEATS (Chicken, beef, and fish)
Preparation: No need to add water. Longer cooking makes
the meat
more tender.
Cooking Time:
Chicken: 1.5 hours cut up or 2.5 hours whole; Beef: 1.5 hours
cut up or 2.5-3 hours for larger cuts; Fish: 1-1.5 hours
BAKING
Preparation: Times vary based on amount of dough. Cooking
Times:
Breads: 1-1.5 hours; Biscuits: 1-1.5 hours; Cookies: 1 hour
ROASTED NUTS (Peanuts, almonds, pumpkin seed, etc.)
Preparation: Place in jar. A little vegetable oil may be added
if desired.
Cooking Time: About 1.5 hours
MRE's AND PREPACKAGED FOODS
Preparation: For foods in dark containers, simply place the
Container in the cooking bag in place of the black cooking
jar.
Cooking Times: Cooking time varies with the amount of food and
darkness of package.