LOW WATT HOT POT SAVING POWER CAMPERVAN COOKING

[@enigmascape]

I bought this little cooker about 6 months ago based on this review, and I love it and use it often with my power stations. Glad you turned me onto this one, its great!

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi. So pleased you are enjoying the little cooker! It’s very frugal on power isn’t it? Thanks for taking the time to comment! ❤️😊👍

[@enigmascape]

@@Wizardinthewild Yes it is! I'd been looking for something to use with a very small 300w power station, and this does amazingly well on the first setting. Like you said, it's almost TOO much power so it's amazingly efficient.

[@TrotterDel]

Washing up. After I’ve used my HYTRiC, I fill it with water and heat it up. Then transfer the water to a washing up bowl, that gives me the water to wash up everything other than the cookpot . With a cloth or paper towel, it’s a doddle to clean the pot with the remaining dampness and the lid. I’m very happy with this piece of kit.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi TrotterDel. So pleased you like the Hytric! It is easy to clean isn’t it? Great idea to use the pot to heat water for washing up too👍. Thanks for watching and commenting. Safe travels ❤️👍😊

[@robinwilson8435]

Try soaking pasta for a bit before adding. I do that sometimes when making vegan Mac and Cheese. Thanks for the recipe and instructions on use. There's also a version with a handle. I'm not sure which would be better, both have lids & two heat settings, 300 and 600 watts. What's the approximate diameter? Would a slice of bread fit on the bottom?

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi Robin. Thanks for watching. Handy tip about the pasta! I might have to try that. I find the pot with 2 small handles a bit easier for storage, but a single handle would probably make pouring easier. Yes, you could fit a slice of bread in the bottom. The pot is 20cm in diameter at the top and 15 cm at the base in the inside . Hope this helps. ❤️👍😊🚐

[@GavinPowers-p8h]

Thank You. Your explanations and demonstrations are very helpful and appreciated.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi. Thanks for watching. Pleased you Found it useful. We find the little pot great in the van as it uses so little electricity. How do you like to cook? 😊👍🚐❤️

[@y0rkiebar]

Looks a great little pot and love the cooking pasta with the main meal too, can do the same with a rice dish.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Yes it’s very versatile. We love it.

[@travislogan1482]

Very nice. I've used mine with a 1000w solar generator when the power is out and really enjoy it. Heated water for coffee and then made pancakes while the coffee was in the french press. Tuna Casserole, hamburgers, chili, soup and the like. They really are a good all around cooker that uses low watts.

[@Wizardinthewild]

We love ours! So versatile. Boils water really quickly doesn’t it? Sounds like you use yours very wisely 😁. So easy to clean as well. We also run a small air fryer in our van when off grid. Works well. Safe travels 👍😊🧙

[@travislogan1482]

@@Wizardinthewild We bought a small air fryer as well. It was rated for 1000 watts but it comes in at about 966 watts so it works fine for us on the solar gen when we need it. My wife and I plan to upgrade to a 2000 watt next year. Cheers and happy travels.

[@johnanderson7130]

What are you cooking?

[@dingnextstop]

Thanks for a great review….I’m on a canal boat so like yourselves water and power usage are my first priorities…as you say it’s a pity the temp dial is more variable, having said that it seems a handy item 👍🏻

[@Wizardinthewild]

Thanks for watching. It’s amazing the lengths we go to to save both isn’t it? This little pot is very frugal. I even have one in our house. It’s a gadget I wouldn’t want to be without. I sometimes use it to boil water as well for washing up etc. safe travels 😊👍🚢

[@MsBunnyT]

I just fix myself some grill cheese this morning. I love it.. I live in a small place I don't have a kitchen

[@Wizardinthewild]

Yeah these pots don’t take up much room and cheap to run. 🙏🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️

[@shirleyfrederickson4794]

Looks wonderful! I’ve been thinking of getting a mini for the van 😎 First time here and so glad I came across your channel 👍 Wonderful presentation 😊

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi Shirley. So pleased that you found us! Welcome to the Wizards. We’ve done loads of vlogs if you fancy playing catch up. We do rather like our little hot pot. Thanks for watching ❤️😊👍

[@geedub2019]

I quite like the look of this, are you still using it? Or have you found anything better? Cheers

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hello. Yes we are still using it. In fact it’s one of our most used gadgets. There is a link to it in the description. 🐶🐶🐶🚐🧙‍♂️👍

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Looks like a great bit of kit and that pasta dish looked delicious 😋 🙂👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

We use it all the time as it’s so frugal. Better try cooking naan in it soon or I will have a mutiny on my hands🤣😉

[@roaminginraymond]

Does look a good bit of kit and well illustrated by Ellie.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Ellie did ok. I would only give her 6 out of 10 though. Forgetting the Naan was a fundamental mistake. Hopefully she will learn 😩

[@getawaygeese]

Great review and the wattage figures really useful - unfortunately just above 300w - I think I can see me getting a bigger power pack at some stage

[@Wizardinthewild]

The little pot really is very frugal. Some power banks allow for short spikes over 300.we use it all the time off grid. Even if it’s just to heat up soup etc. Next experiment …naan bread 🤣

[@vansforthememories]

Brilliant, thanks for doing this Ellie, very informative and candid review 😎 Will put it on my list to buy items 🤣 which is getting longer & longer 🤔 Hope you’re both well! Graham if ever our roads meet, I’ll bring you naan bread! Thanks, Em💛

[@Wizardinthewild]

Graham will hold you to the naan bread 🤣. I will try heating some up in it at some point soon and see how it does. We are fine thanks. Hope you are too Em. Thanks for watching. ❤️😊x

[@petesmith5124]

Thanks, great vlog. We really like your seat base covers but having difficulty tracking them down. Would you mind pointing us in the right direction? Regards.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi Pete. Glad you enjoyed it. Regarding the seat covers we find them brilliant. They are in stock on Amazon and this is the link for them www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KXHKJP6/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_YND3V8ME3EYK6S7727CH?linkCode=ml2&tag=wizardinthewi-21 Thanks Graham 🙏

[@petesmith5124]

@@Wizardinthewild Thanks Graham.

[@Wijkkie]

I use the Instant pot Mini, 700 W pressure cooker. Much more versatile.

[@Wizardinthewild]

To be honest we find our 600 a bit too fierce but we do also have the instant pot mini. Great gadgets aren’t they. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🧙‍♂️🚐🐶🐶🐶👍

[@sjordan7085]

Looks like a great little appliance except for the likely toxic non-stick inside, not something I'd want to use on a daily basis. Cooking pasta in the same pan as the veggies and sauce is an excellent idea. a quick and delicious meal!

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi. Thanks for watching. It can be a bit of a compromise with the convenience of non-stick. It’s really great when you can cook everything in one pot. Saves so much on washing up! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. ❤️😊👍🚐

[@GaiaCarney]

@sjordan7085 - it’s near impossible to find low watt cooking devices that aren’t non-stick ☹️

[@Wizardinthewild]

@@GaiaCarney I know. There are “safer” versions of non stick saucepans out there now which we try to use. Also, we have an Instant pot mini which I sometimes take in the van. That is low watt (700) and stainless steel. I’ve filmed it in use and will be putting a vlog out on it when we have time to edit it 🤣. May be worth a look? 😊❤️

[@GaiaCarney]

@Wizardinthewild - I need to get the Instant Pot mini, 3 quart stainless steel pan, while it’s still available! Thanks!

[@BigPaco213]

thinking of buying one for work and just cooking instead of ordering food. gonna save a lot of money!!

[@Wizardinthewild]

Yes we feel they are excellent. So versatile. There is a link in the description on the video if you want the same one. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 👍🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🚐🙏

[@david_akerman]

I love my kitchen gadgets, and that's my style of cooking, so I think I shall be making a purchase soon .... :P

[@Wizardinthewild]

I use one indoors too David. That’s how much I like it🤣. saves so much energy as it’s really easy to cook a whole meal in one pot. Hope you enjoy using it if you decide to treat yourself. Happy new year 😊

[@LeisureBit]

Ellie the Deliah of the campervan world! Great vlog, lovely looking meal, delicious! What time do you want us? I will bring the cheddar! Rachel PS: so glad they are out of stock otherwise David might of bought one!!!! ( we already have one)

[@Wizardinthewild]

Thank you. Glad you liked it. The pots are very versatile and great for off grid. Ellie got a second one for indoors. 🤣🐶🐶🚐🙏🧙‍♂️

[@RickandHeather]

Watching the Wizards whilst parked next to them is surreal 😂 good bit of kit that, next recipe “Graham cooks Naan Bread” 🖤🏴‍☠️

[@Wizardinthewild]

Even more surreal being parked next to the “Mighty Pearl the CV20” Not sure about me cooking. I have been known to burn soup 🍜

[@karlospappy8908]

Well done Delia, driveway cooking I love it and for free if the batteries were up. I suspect you were being very reserved 🤐🤐when Graham was directing cleaning operations. I was bought a 🐵Ridge Monkey for Christmas a couple of years ago leaving it languishing on a shelf in the garage until we went to the Med a few weeks ago and it was so good we now use it in the house rather than putting the grill on, have a great weekend Cheers K.

[@Wizardinthewild]

That’s a good idea with the Ridge Monkey. For some reason ours seems faulty. It keeps coming apart. But interestingly only when Ellie uses it. I think maybe I (Graham) need to supervise her a bit closer. Who knows if she improves with the monkey I might even get the Naan. 🤣🐶🐶🚐🙏🧙‍♂️

[@karlospappy8908]

@@WizardinthewildThinnest of thin ice Graham 😂😂

[@getawaygeese]

Well guys just ordered the hytek so hopefully the link gives you a bit of commission - finally increased my portable battery so I am hoping I can use this now - 🤞

[@Wizardinthewild]

Great news and thanks. Really hope it works out for you. We have two now. What battery bank did you go for ?👍🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🚐

[@getawaygeese]

@@Wizardinthewild getting the next size up from Bluetti as we need to keep it as small as possible - all got to be tested first but should work

[@The-Good-Life-Off-Grid]

I just got on to look at have you cook meat in it I mean frying up meat thanks for sharing

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi. Yes you can cook meat in it. Either by frying or making a stew. Sausages and burgers work well in it too. We also boil hot dogs in it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😊👍

[@The-Good-Life-Off-Grid]

Thank you 😊

[@timw2973]

What a great vlog and that's from a non/bad cooking person. I so wanted to say after the second ingredients there wasn't "mushroom" left in the pot 🙈. Nice one Ellie and Graham was brave to say you had missed a bit on the cleaning - hopeyou return the favour next time he washes the van 🤣🤣

[@Wizardinthewild]

I think I am safe there Tim. If she can’t spot a tiny sauce spot ………. I also wanted to do the mushroom remark. Must be a man thing. 🙏🐶🐶🚐👍🧙‍♂️

[@paulpowell1259]

I am going to do that in my Ninja mini this weekend at Barnard castle, my need my eyes checked. How much paste did you use?

[@Wizardinthewild]

Nice! 👀🤣 did you mean pasta? If so, 140g approximately. Sauce was 350g jar. Just add water gradually so it gets absorbed. Hope you enjoy it! 😊

[@countryvanlifeuk]

I feel a “Wizard in The Wild” new series coming “Carry on Van Cooking with Ellie” a very informative and a great detailed review both 👊 Hugs 🦋🚐🐾😘👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

Thanks Stephen. It is a great little pot. What a good idea for a series. Just hope Naan breads make an appearance 🤣🐶🐶🚐🙏🧙‍♂️

[@heyholetstow]

Looks delicious and vegan x what sauce did you use please ? I’m definitely interested in one of these little pots

[@heyholetstow]

Just bought the grey one on Amazon for £37 ! Cheers for the review

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi. The sauce I used was a vegan pasta sauce mr Organic healthier choice bolognese sauce. Basilico is also nice. If you check out the link in the description on the vlog it will take you straight to the little pot on Amazon. We love it! So economical to run. 😊👍

[@jampam-jf8mt]

How does this compare to the pan you also demoed?

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi jampan. I use the low watt hot pot for both frying and cooking one pot meals as it’s so versatile. I also have a small instant pot. Not sure if you mean that one. It’s also very good and has a slow cooker/ keep warm/ and pressure cooker setting. As well as a sauté setting. It’s a bit bigger though and takes up more room in the van. So I don’t always pack it as it doesn’t fit in any of the cupboards. So gets stored under the bed. Great in the winter for stews etc though. The hot pot fits in a drawer as it’s much smaller so lives in the van full time. Both are great off grid as frugal with electric 😊

[@jampam-jf8mt]

@@Wizardinthewild yes the electric pan you previously demonstrated. I have seen another brand of electric pans, steamers and pots called Audecook. They do a 1.5 and 2 litre pan...looks very similar to yours but not sure if they're as good..

[@b_uppy]

I tried that pot, and it gets too hot on low. I wanted it for toasting pastries.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Thanks for watching. Yes. It could maybe do with a third, lower setting. I find it great for simmering and frying. I’m planning on trying pastries/ toasties too. May try turning it off intermittently if it gets too hot. ❤️👍😊🚐

[@b_uppy]

@@Wizardinthewild I liked the appearance of it a lot. It was the most attractive option and reasonably priced. Those things may be low wattage but they heat incredibly fast. A third, lower temp of about 200w or so would be perfect. I forget if that is ceramic or Teflon-like. Wanted ceramic. Did find one that looked very similar on Amazon, but the ceramic was always chipped.

[@Wizardinthewild]

@@b_uppy it would. It’s small light and frugal. Ticks a lot of boxes

[@b_uppy]

@@Wizardinthewild Btw, I edited my previous answer because I accidently tapped the send button...

[@peterbellizzi5943]

What is the name of this pot please

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi Peter the pot is called a Hytric. Amazon sell them. There’s a link and all the spec for it detailed in the vlog should you wish to buy one. Safe travels 👍😊❤️

[@ivanbenkocky3290]

how to calculate consumption. Could be usefull for solar nerds. 1 minute = 0,0167 hour. So lets say you want to cook soap which takes 20 minutes. So lets say 320 wats x (0,0167*20 minutes) = 320 x 0,334 = 106 Wh from power bank or solar station. It could be lower when you turn off and on device when it must be done because of big babbling, lets say 100 Wh. How much time is needed to "top 100 Wh back" to your battery or solar power station? 100 watt panel = 1 hour 200 watt panel = 30 minutes formula for calculation ( 0,0167*30minutes*200 watt power from solar panel =100 wh) 300 watt panel = 20 minutes 400 watt panel = 15 minutes 500 watt panel = 12 minutes 600 watt panel = 10 minutes 700 watt panel = 8,5 minutes 800 watt panel = 7,5 minutes 900 watt panel = less than 7 minutes 1000 watt panel = 6 minutes

[@Wizardinthewild]

Thanks for that you have put a lot of effort in to help us. Appreciated. I tend to monitor the apps to see what is going out. Obviously weather affects what’s coming in on solar. If we are getting a bit low I turn on my B2B when driving. With the alternator, b2b and solar I can get over 40amps charge. My batteries are x2 120ah lithium. Difficult to say exactly how long it takes to charge them to full as there are so many variable. So I just monitor them. If need be I get Ellie to only cook on gas instead of the inverter. It works well for us. Thanks for you you time and effort. 🐶🐶🐶🧙‍♂️🚐👍🙏

[@dorisshanks7295]

To finish the cleaning, spray or wipe with a mixture of vinegar and water

[@yodaami]

Doesn’t the bowl come out? Well that’s not very good.better off with a rice cooker, you can take the pot out and clean it better.

[@Wizardinthewild]

Thanks for watching and for commenting❤️. We don’t really have an issue with cleaning the pot. It’s worth noting it’s also used for frying and all in a very compact size. I tend to find comparable devices like my InstantPot mini take up more room and weigh more. That was fine in our motorhome. But there’s not as much room in Merlin. Safe travels ❤️😊👍

[@colinwade7005]

What about that naan bread Graham...😁👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

I was very disappointed Col. not happy about that. Hopefully Ellie will improve. 🤣🐶🐶🚐🙏🧙‍♂️

[@lynnwalsh1397]

Let's hope they all receive a massive dose of karma. The most important thing is that both of you and the dogs are ok xx

[@Wizardinthewild]

Hi Lynn. Thank you. Just such a shock. Pretty sure it was youngsters with their first car. So random. Wrong place wrong time for us I guess. Very scary because of what could have happened. Hope the family are well x

[@FreedomMountainHomestead]

only Vegan food, guess Ill pass...lol

[@Wizardinthewild]

🤣. You do know that you can cook bacon and sausages in it right ? It doesn’t actually come with the food. You choose the food 😉🤣. Thanks for watching. What kind of things do you like to cook? ❤️👍😊🚐

[@FreedomMountainHomestead]

Im just kiddin ya, I live Off Grid in the Ozark Mountains, I have been looking at 12 volt cookers and yer video happen to pop up. Hope all is well@@Wizardinthewild