I’m in the early learning stage with my 8” (2 quart) camp oven. As a solo traveller, I thought the 2 quart would be big enough, but am thinking of getting a 4.5 quart as well.

I would like to try some of the delicious lamb shank recipes, which take 2.5 hours to cook. I have a Snow Peak fire pit and I use heat beads.

My question is .. as heat beads only last for about an hour, how do I manage them to cook for 2.5 hours?

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

I use a 10" deep Lodge for single use, and it's big enough for 2 if the missus tags along.
Having a little too much room is sometimes better than having too little in my book!😋
As for the heat beads, use a chimney and prepare more heat beads when you see the first bunch beginning to dwindle.