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Reply #10 - Oct 7^th, 2009 at 9:40am

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dickwho wrote on Oct 7^th, 2009 at 9:22am:

The Metters camp oven I was given is very old. I'm told it was used by my providers wifes mother, and the wife is getting on.

A check doesn't reveal any lugs to slightly lift the lid, and it fits snug. I'll place a couple of pieces of metal under the lid to allow venting, and suck it and see.

Thanks for your responses.

Dick

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Reply #11 - Oct 10^th, 2009 at 8:46am

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poddy dodger wrote on Oct 6^th, 2009 at 4:07pm:

Only repeating what I've read on this forum but many agree that pouring boiling water over the rind before you put your pork in the oven is the secret to good crackling. I haven't tried it so don't blame me if it doesn't work.
My long haired mate (missus) says to really crank the heat up for the first 30 minutes and the last 15 minutes when roasting pork, I've read this in old cook books too so she can't claim all the credit.
Not disagreeing with SJ but I think Metters ovens are about the best made and leave Furphy's for dead. JMHO.

pd

I'm with PD on all counts here,

Metters are great ovens & I would crawl over broken glass to be given a 14"er (lucky bastard Grin

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I have a 12" but do not take it camping, just use it at home regularily.

Pork crackling,
Scald first, cook hot at first & vent well towards the end with more heat, even by just lifting the lid regularily or sitting it on three pieces of wire bent to hang over the rim of the pot.

Cheers, Mick.

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Reply #12 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 9:49am

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poddy dodger wrote on Oct 6^th, 2009 at 4:07pm:

Not disagreeing with SJ but I think Metters ovens are about the best made and leave Furphy's for dead.

PD and Mick,

Metters are arguably one the finest camp ovens ever made, however the point I was attempting to make to Dick, when I said, "they should cook equally as well". was that I've not noticed any discernible difference in the quality or flavour of food cooked in a Metters compared to a Furphy.

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Reply #13 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 11:58am

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Stump Jump wrote on Oct 12^th, 2009 at 9:49am:

I've not noticed any discernible difference in the quality or the flavour of food cooked in a Metters compared to aFurphy

I've yet to meet the person who could tell what make of CO a meal was cooked in lol. I have a couple of $10 Taiwanese ovens that are good, nice finish and lids that fit well. IMHO It's the nut on the handle that makes all the difference.

pd

When I die I hope my missus doesn't sell my camp ovens for what I told her I paid for them. pd

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Reply #14 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 12:11pm

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poddy dodger wrote on Oct 12^th, 2009 at 11:58am:

Stump Jump wrote on Oct 12^th, 2009 at 9:49am:

I've not noticed any discernible difference in the quality or the flavour of food cooked in a Metters compared to aFurphy

I've yet to meet the person who could tell what make of CO a meal was cooked in lol. I have a couple of $10 Taiwanese ovens that are good, nice finish and lids that fit well. IMHO It's the nut on the handle that makes all the difference.

pd

Too right PD, there are plenty of very inexpensive Asian ovens around which cook just as well as a Metters.

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Reply #15 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 1:39pm

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Just an observation, but I have a good look at the ovens others are using at cooking contests and very rarely do I see any "collectable" ovens. Most competitors are using ordinary easily replaced Taiwanese ovens, Billmans or Chinese made Furphys, the end product has little to do with the oven used.

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Reply #16 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 2:24pm

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I much prefer to cook with my Billmans rather than my ugly Asian and Furphy pots and because the Billmans are easily replaced; I've found I'm more inclined to use them both at home and when I'm away on the wallaby.... which is great!! Cheesy

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Reply #17 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 2:45pm

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With you on that SJ, I have a couple of CC Hardings I use pretty regularly and take a 12" Billmans with me on the wallaby.
I notice in your pics you are usually cooking on a wood fire.... I wish.

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Reply #18 - Oct 12^th, 2009 at 3:05pm

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poddy dodger wrote on Oct 12^th, 2009 at 2:45pm:

I notice in your pics you are usually cooking on a wood fire.... I wish.

pd

Too right Pd, there's nothin nicer than cooking over a wood fire. Cool

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Reply #19 - Oct 13^th, 2009 at 7:58am

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If you are interested. I have posted my method of cooking roast pork under the 'Roasts, Bakes and BBQ' Section

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