Thread: new camp oven

Originally Posted by wannalandy

Howdy Guys , Just purchased a 9quart camp oven and was wondering if i have to cure it before use ? And if so whats the best way to do this ? Thanks

Yes - you should cure it - I use olive oil as it can take very hot temps. Just rub it around the pot including the lid prior to cooking. A camp oven is your best friend

Originally Posted by wannalandy

Howdy Guys , Just purchased a 9quart camp oven and was wondering if i have to cure it before use ? And if so whats the best way to do this ? Thanks

The common way is to wash it first in soapy water.
Then lightly smear the inside of the camp oven in canola oil, stick it in the kitchen oven on hot and heat it until the wax burns off.
By then the inside should be black and shiney, and it is "Cured".

Learnt all this at our last Caravan Camping weekend at Goomburra. There were a lot of guys with camp ovens making some very nice damper and roasts

Whats a camping trip without a Camp oven?

Originally Posted by graceysdad

Whats a camping trip without a Camp oven?

Mardis Gras - As camp as all get out.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Mardis Gras - As camp as all get out.

That's why I never use mine, I prefer a straight stove.

Originally Posted by joel_nicholson

That's why I never use mine, I prefer a straight stove.

Do you keep that one in the closet with the rest of your "Camping equipment"?

Thought I cured my camp oven, every time I look though it's sitting on the hot plate!

Wannalandy, did you get the trivett that sits in the base?

Originally Posted by Ricey

Thought I cured my camp oven, every time I look though it's sitting on the hot plate!

Wannalandy, did you get the trivett that sits in the base?

nuh mate just the oven it self .