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Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« on: May 09, 2011, 09:48:33 PM »
OK don't know if its been asked before .

Cobb or cast iron camp oven for a roast ? whats the advantages of each type ? what does a better roast ?

Ive successfully roasted my first bit of lamb in a camp oven and it was beautifully  ;D it is only a small 10 inch oven but i want a bigger one .

so which way to go ? Cobb or cast iron ?

I'm must say I'm leaning towards cast iron for a few reasons .

1... cost .

2 ... Ive cooked with 1 already and the results were fantastic .

3 ... can use on a fire so no extra fuel needed .

4... can set it up in my kettle BBQ if need be

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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2011, 09:51:45 PM »
Think you've answered your own question mate. Go the camp oven! 8)
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2011, 10:28:05 PM »
Yeah but im just interested to see other peoples opinions on there camp ovens and why they like theres  ;D

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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2011, 03:18:35 AM »
Its not the equipment its the operator . Take my SWMBO no no no you cant have her but she has really taken to the cast iron cooking . I have a cobb as well but the camp oven is easier to use & clean . Though its horses for courses the cobb can be used in the CT , or camp oven in the cobb can go well  ;D
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 05:57:16 AM »
Have both and prefer the cast iron camp oven meal...when doing roast, can fit more roast and vegetables in the camp oven than the cobb...but its the atmosphere of sitting around the fire that just makes the meal SO much more enjoyable.
But the COBB is the next best thing when you have to settle for not having a fire.

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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 06:38:09 AM »
camp oven   :cup: :cup:
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2011, 09:41:51 AM »
Buy both that will solve all your problems  ;D ;D
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2011, 10:04:47 AM »
My clan loves the camp oven, we've got a couple of sizes. One for roasts and the smaller for breads/damper and deserts :cup:


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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2011, 11:07:39 AM »
It just depends on what you do more of. We use the cobb at home for roasts, and use the camp oven when we camp. They both have their good points. I'd rather use the camp oven to cook but don't have a firepit in the back yard.
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2011, 12:46:48 PM »
The last cobb i saw in operation took just under 8 hours to do the roast however I think that had more to do with the operator, I do prefer the camp ovens myself
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2011, 02:22:24 PM »
I've never used a Cobb so can't really comment on there pro's and con's, but for me and my family a Cobb is too limited in size, though saying this alot of people swear by them.
As you have already got a 10" Camp Oven i'd be grabbing a bigger one and then you can do bigger roasts in the bigger oven, and veggies or whatever in the other........ and yep like Mark said above, there's just something really special about cooking over the coals.... i reckon nothing better then sitting around with the clan hearing the the light sizzle coming from the pots, the sight sounds and smell of the camp fire and the occasional teasing scent of a wonderful roast or dinner of your choice cooking away....... i'm pretty sure you won't get the same experience from a Cobb.
Not to mention, if your only buying the standard camp store ovens, you can get quite a collection of ovens for the price of a Cobb..... and really there is nothing wrong with the way they cook.
Bloody hell, i'm hungry now!!! ;D
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2011, 02:26:39 PM »


Go The Camp Oven!!

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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2011, 11:45:32 AM »
Camp oven by a mile...And we have both but have not used the Cobb in two years. Maybe I should fire it up and see if it's any better than I remember. I just love the control the camp oven gives me.
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2011, 01:44:28 PM »
We have both and my vote is for the camp oven every time, however if you are somewhere you cant have a fire the Cobbs a good second

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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2011, 04:09:25 PM »
craigtempo

We have both and used at different times. We use the camp oven when camping with friends (they're fanatical about e'm) and they have the big fire going and the Cobb we can set & forget when we are off for a mornings outing and don't have to have a fire going or watched.

I'm fairly new to the camp oven but my mate's wife turns out some great meals from the camp oven.

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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2011, 07:02:21 PM »
Long live the camp oven :cup:
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2011, 07:16:53 PM »
If you take the hot plate out of you cobb & insret your camp oven the best of both worlds . No probs cooking in van parks that dont allow open fires . Heat beads in & on top of the cobb job done Easy . Think outside the square  :cheers:
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #17 on: May 21, 2011, 08:51:23 PM »
Quote from: speewa158 on May 21, 2011, 07:16:53 PM
If you take the hot plate out of you cobb & insret your camp oven the best of both worlds . No probs cooking in van parks that dont allow open fires . Heat beads in & on top of the cobb job done Easy . Think outside the square  :cheers:

yes this is what i do with my small weber bbq .

i ended up buying another bigger camp oven .. 9 quart ..trivit .. bag and lid lifter of ebay $66 brand new the guy through in 4 cast iron fry pans ... 1 double jafle iron and a gas cooker for another $20 .

$86 all up ..... bargin  ;D

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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2011, 09:10:16 PM »
Never used a cobb. Have a large 9qt camp oven and cooked roasts and dampers. When everyone brings a camp oven and you have 3 different roasts going on the fire for the buffet dinner and the vegies in the coals, its the smell and the sizzle and the anticipation of when it's ready that makes the camping all that more enjoyable.
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2011, 05:37:32 AM »
Sitting around a fire chatting as the camp ovens do there thing , smoke & sizzel & cold beers  :cup:
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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #20 on: May 24, 2011, 08:35:47 AM »
Quote from: speewa158 on May 21, 2011, 07:16:53 PM
If you take the hot plate out of you cobb & insret your camp oven the best of both worlds . No probs cooking in van parks that dont allow open fires . Heat beads in & on top of the cobb job done Easy . Think outside the square  :cheers:


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Re: Camp roasts ... Cobb or cast iron camp oven ?
« Reply #21 on: May 24, 2011, 08:44:12 AM »
CAST IRON HANDS DOWN


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