Anyone ever done engine block cooking before?

**shortstack** · 06-18-2009, 04:47 PM

We will be going on vacation in July and I have been thinking of cooking our lunch for to eat on the way on our car engine block. Not only would be a great learning oppurtunity for my kids and will save us money from having to buy lunch on the way but it will also be a great "do you remember when" moment lol

So has anyone ever had any experinece with this type of cooking?

TIA
Andrea

**Gabe** · 06-18-2009, 04:59 PM

Yep. My uncle cooked some filet mignon once.
If you are a neophyte in this aread, I would recommend starting with something easy. (Precooked bratwurst)

Make sure you are careful!
Here is a good resource on this type of venture!
I'm sure the kids will remember this for quite some time.

Great idea.
http://www.wikihow.com/Cook-Food-on-Your-Car's-Engine

**frugalwarrior** · 06-18-2009, 05:06 PM

I'm sorry but-How can that be sanitary?? Gas and oil fumes. It 's funny on tv but who would eat that ?? Girls only please??

**shortstack** · 06-18-2009, 05:06 PM

I found this link too: http://www.wisebread.com/cooking-gre...the-heat-is-on

I'm actually a pretty good cook but have never tried this method. It's supposed to cook slower then an oven but faster then a crockpot.

I'm actually laughing at the idea of driving by other cars and having the smell of roast coming from my car. We may end up making lots of people hungry

Andrea

**shortstack** · 06-18-2009, 05:07 PM

I would eat it lol That's why I started the thread.

Andrea

**nodmicks** · 06-18-2009, 05:11 PM

Nope but we have a neat little cooker from the truck stop. It looks like an old fashion black lunch box but is lined with aluminum inside. It heats to 350. Really cool!

**sunshine** · 06-18-2009, 07:03 PM

We just use an inverter in the cig lighter and use the crockpot while driving.

**shortstack** · 06-19-2009, 10:02 AM

What a good idea. What sorts of things did you cook while driving?

Originally Posted by sunshine

We just use an inverter in the cig lighter and use the crockpot while driving.

**sunshine** · 06-19-2009, 10:10 PM

roast beef with potatoes/carrots

lasagna (I use a OAMC recipe for this and freeze in containers that fit my cooker)

chicken with cream of chicken soup -- then shredded it, added cheese and made chicken roll ups with torillas.

**strezzed** · 06-19-2009, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by sunshine

We just use an inverter in the cig lighter and use the crockpot while driving.

Awesome idea! In our car, though, it would be eaten before fully cooked. LOL

**frugalfranny** · 06-22-2009, 01:20 PM

Oh this is just toooooo much.

Will have to give it some thought.

Shortstack, I have more than a vision of the smell of roast coming from my car. I have this vision that I am driving down the highway and hot dogs are flying out behind me from under my car!!!

**LynnLC** · 06-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by frugalwarrior

I'm sorry but-How can that be sanitary?? Gas and oil fumes. It 's funny on tv but who would eat that ?? Girls only please??

I'm confused?

**shortstack** · 06-22-2009, 09:52 PM

I think she was implying men will eat anything, even stuff off of a car engine lol

Originally Posted by LynnLC

I'm confused?

**shortstack** · 06-22-2009, 09:54 PM

Can you imagine the cars behind us if that happens!
"What was that a big bug!?"
"No I think it was a big weiner"

It might make for a great "remember when" moment for more then just us

Originally Posted by frugalfranny

Oh this is just toooooo much.

Will have to give it some thought.

Shortstack, I have more than a vision of the smell of roast coming from my car. I have this vision that I am driving down the highway and hot dogs are flying out behind me from under my car!!!

**Sara Noel** · 06-29-2009, 03:16 PM

Maybe look for this book at your library.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-Engine/dp/1416596232/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246302864&sr=1-1"]Amazon.com: Manifold Destiny: The One! The Only! Guide to Cooking on Your Car Engine! (9781416596233): Chris Maynard, Bill Scheller: Books[/ame]