What can I cook in a Global Sun Ovenâ? 

Anything you can cook in a conventional electric or gas oven can be cooked in a Global Sun Ovenâ. You can bake, boil and steam using any of your favorite recipes. 

What is the cooking temperature range? 

The Global Sun Ovenâ will reach temperatures of 360 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The oven will generally reach its maximum temperature as it is being preheated. The temperature will drop when food is placed in the chamber. 

Will food prepared in a Global Sun Ovenâ taste the same as food prepared in my conventional oven? 

The food tastes much better! Solar cooking allows many of the natural flavors of food, which get baked out in conventional ovens, to remain. The slow, even rise in temperatures in a Global Sun Ovenâ gives the complex carbohydrates time to break down into simple sugars allowing subtle natural flavors to emerge. Sun baked foods stay moist, the natural internal juices do not bake out, resulting in a superior, moist taste and much less shrinkage. 

How long does it take? 

Cooking times are close to the same as those in a conventional oven. Because the sun is often trying to run away and hide behind clouds, cooking times can vary. At times it may take a little longer. The factors that affect the cooking time are: the quality of the sunlight at the time you are cooking, the types and quantities of the food being cooked, and how often the oven is being refocused. 

Does a Global Sun Ovenâ require special pots and pans? 

No, but dark, thin-walled pots with lids work best. Dark pots change the light from the sun into heat energy. Lids are important because they hold steam in the pot. If a lid is not used the steam will dissipate much of the heat. Shiny aluminum pots and pans cause light to be reflected out thereby reducing the oven's temperature. Glass casserole dishes with lids also work well. For baking cakes, breads, cookies, and pies, dark cookie sheets and baking tins work best. 

Does food need to be stirred? 

No. Stirring to prevent scorching is not required when cooking in a Global Sun Ovenâ due to the fact that there are no hot spots. The temperature of the food rises evenly. It is almost impossible to burn food in a Global Sun Ovenâ. 
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