Camp Oven Poached Pears at Hartley Downs Farm
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Camp Oven Bread Rolls
Gday I’m Mick the camp oven cook, and today I’m going to make something a…
Logans Camp Oven Beef Stew
Before heading to the 2021 Australian camp oven festival, my 11-year-old son told me he…
Camp Oven Popcorn
Mick talking about making popcorn in a camp oven. Are you looking for something simple…
Camp Oven Osso Bucco
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Camp Oven Vegetable Stew
This camp oven vegetable stew recipe is perfect for vegetarian camp oven lovers and would…
Camp Oven Coca Cola Ribs
This camp oven coca cola ribs recipe was one we started cooking right at the…
Camp Oven Cauliflower Gratin in a Pumpkin
How different is this recipe, the Camp Oven Cauliflower Gratin in a Pumpkin by Aussie…
Camp Oven Baked Silverside
I recently went to Jamie Hazelden’s place to have a camp oven cook up and…
Camp Oven Roast Chicken
I love how easy it is to cook camp oven roast chicken, it doesn’t have…
Cheese Burger Pull Apart Scrolls!
While these Cheese Burger Pull Apart Scrolls take a bit of time to put together,…
Outback Damper Scones
These outback damper scones are cheap and easy to make while camping out bush. Make…
Tasty Bush Donuts
These are the best ever donuts, I can’t believe I’ve not cooked these easy bush…
Camp Oven Rocky Road | By John Morgan
John created this awesome camp oven rocky road desert while camping with some friends, everyone…
Micks Camp Oven Roast Lamb Recipe
Camp Oven Damper Recipe
Who doesn’t love a freshly cooked damper? It’s cheap to make especially when home brand…
Parmesan and Onion Gluten-Free Damper
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Camp Oven Lamb Shanks
Marmalade Glazed Lamb Roast
Boiled Sultana Cake
This boiled sultana cake was cooked in the camp oven at a recent COCIA camp…
Chicken and Leek Casserole With Dumplings
What can you cook in a camp oven?
You can cook just about anything in a camp oven. The most common dishes include roast meats and hearty stews, which turn out beautifully tender and flavourful. But the versatility of a camp oven doesn’t stop there. You can bake delicious cakes, dampers, biscuits, and scones, making it perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while camping.
With a camp oven, you can also prepare casseroles, soups, and even breads. Its ability to maintain consistent heat makes it ideal for slow-cooking and baking, ensuring your meals are cooked to perfection. Whether you’re a seasoned camp cook or a beginner, a camp oven is a must-have for creating a wide variety of tasty meals in the great outdoors.
How do you cook a roast in a camp oven?
Cooking a roast in a camp oven is similar to cooking one in a home oven, but with the added adventure of manual heat control using coals, heat beads, or gas. Here’s a Recipe to get you started: lamb recipe.
Can you use a camp oven on a BBQ?
Absolutely can, if you have a hooded bbq you can place a camp oven under the hood, for heat control your best to crank the bbq up full bore to build up the heat and then turn it down lower to keep a consistent temperature.
How do I cook pork crackling in a camp oven?
Cooking roast pork in a camp oven tends to build up moisture, which stops the rind from going crunchy, the key is to crack the lid to let the steam out and put plenty of heat on the lid. Read the guide here.