Bowl Cooking Part Three, Oven Bowl

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it Ulrica. I stole the hat from my brother, lol. I was happy to share. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I never had any luck filming at night but, Nick kept on and on until I tried again. He decided to cut the headlights on the truck. Now thats improvising! Ha Ha. Im glad you liked it bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@tamadrummer001]

Just letting you know Dave, I am going through all of your play lists. These are pure gold! What I find that makes these so excellent is that you take time to talk us through each piece of the process. Each video is an encyclopedia of knowledge that allows a new/beginner to really get comfortable knowing that this is all doable and it doesn’t have to be over complicated. Once again and I will say it many more time. Thank you for all of the work you have done over the years to give the greatest education we can use for practical life skills in the wild.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Brian! Some complain about the length of the videos but you get exactly why they are long! Take care and thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha. dude, I have the sound of spanish trumpets and Johnny Cash in my head now, thanks! Funny thing, you brought back memories. My dad had that album, with Johnny Cash on it with the blue background and the red rings all around him. It had the stamp on it where Dad bought it from the AFB PX where he was stationed on the Air Force base in Murfreesboro Tenn. Thanks for jogging the ole memory bro! And thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Lita! I was always griping about videos not turning out good at night so, Nick said cut the camera on bright setting, and aim the headlights of the truck on us, it worked, ha ha. I just cant film like this away from a campsite, like in a swamp. The truck would get stuck, ha ha. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@carolbrown9232]

Love all of the bowl cooking ideas, works in the bush, campground or back yard. Have one bowl that should work for soup, smoker and oven. Want another for a grill bowl. Some variations I use: BBQ skewers (got 6 per package at $ Tree) are good stands and grills, push some into the ground and feed some through the rings on the ends. Also have several folding omelet pans, opened makes 2 pans. Closed makes a great oven, can put coals on top. I cook biscuits and the small 'Jiffy' size cake mixes fit perfectly (or divide standard size mixes in half).

[@pclarin]

Biscuits are better with jam. Truer words were never spoken. Way to go Nick.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh I agree! Thanks for watching Paul

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I never thought about letting them set. I'll try that. Being from the south, I was raised on Biscuits, gravy and dads tomatos. Im still a strawberry or blueberry jelly kinda guy on biscuits in the mornings. Nick says Hi back! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hmmm, now thats a cool idea! Im not sure if Nick would go for it because he likes to camp quite normally and with a good amount of gear. He knows how to do it, he just doesnt like doing it. We would have to agree on what to carry. Very cool idea! Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks ,I wish Nick was in the other three videos but, the only time I had to film was when he was in school. I do want him to be in all of them if I can. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, make one rob. The cool thing about using a Dog Bowl is its almost always alot thicker than any stainless steel cookware you can find. The pizza pan part is where theres not many thick ones out there. Im glad you liked it, have a great weekend too brother and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Well, believe it or not, those were truck headlights, Ha Ha. nick kept bugging me about how cool it would be to film after dark, I told him it never worked. He flipped on the ole headlights and proved me wrong, LOL. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Nick and I always try to show different things. We do some really really wild stuff sometimes that doesnt work out tho, lol. Ya gotta experiment to see what works. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks John! The bowl cooking system is a ton of fun to use and it will cook just about any method you need. About half of what I show I was taught. The other half just comes from going into the woods and figuring out what I can create to make camping easier or more fun. Take care brother and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man, Im glad you liked them. the food was good and I had a fun time with these. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@axostech]

Seriously appreciate your wonderful tips.. From the tent with a floor to baking biscuits.. This makes "smoothing-it" all the better ;)

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Cool! And the neat thing about the oven is, you dont have to make anything special. Its just a bowl and a pan. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

this will do it Karen. Try a few of the small 5x3x1 mini loaf pans with the ring of fire. If you go with a bigger loaf pan, you need the pan of coals sitting on top for more heat. If you get to film it, send me the video. I love to cook outdoors and Nick loves to eat, Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hmmm, I have another design for a grill coming up, I thought about making eggs on it. I'll have to bring along the ole oven now. If smoke follows beauty, it would be attracted to the machete, Ha Ha! Thanks for the comments Mike and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! Man I hope it slows down too. It seems like every second of the day I'm doing something. Sometimes I'd just like a nap on the couch, lol. My thumb is all healed up now but man did it hurt for awhile! I'm glad you like the videos Ossie, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Finally? LOL. Well, I have made oatmeal before, just not on video that I can recall. Beans are one of my favorites but campmates hate the breeze. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats a good idea. Usually the more food in there, the more a chance of burning. I'll remember the rock tip and try that next time. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I may have to try that. I do put coals on top for pies or bread but I havent for rolls and biscuits. I just settle for them lousy. LOL. I'm glad you liked the idea. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@michaelnowak4078]

David, Bowl Cooking, great idea, I'll have to try it. thank you for the great idea, keep up the GREAT WORK!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, that stupid smoke follows me no matter where I move to. Thanks for watching bro.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool name! I wished I thought of that when I was filming these. I guess it is kind of a super bowl, it will darn near cook in every process that I can think of. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That sounds like fun but I cant even find time to go myself anymore. Im really hoping life slows down at some point. Everything I have going on right now is overwhelming me. You guys can go for now and it will be fun. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, I hear ya man. Everytime I watch outdoor cooking vids it does the same thing to me. I love carrying potatoes on these trips, they dont get smashed in my pack and they are very good fried in the oil. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Man, thats another good idea. I can see it, have one bigger fire and just get the coals out of it. Yes, my dad had that Johnny Cash album when he was in the air force. I remember it from when I was a kid. I kept thinking about it everytime I said "Ring of fire" Ha Ha. Yes, give the ole bowl and pizza pan oven a try. Its really lightweight and does a great job of on the trail baking. thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man, I am very very lucky to have so many places to go. I hear of alot of people that have no place to camp, hike or cook. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The first time I was shown this, it amazed me that there was no coals or fire under the pan but, the stuff got cooked anyway. Theres a tremendous amount of heat in that ring I suppose. The pan the biscuits are on get pretty hot too. God Bless you and your family too bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive ate tomato sandwiches all my life. I havent tried a straight tomato biscuit. I had a biscuit a few times with tomato and sausage. That was pretty good. Dads got tomatos running out his ears already. I'll try that soon. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, give it a shot. It works pretty darn good. Just dont be tempted to put any fire under the pan, just all around it. Fire under the pan burns the bottom everytime. Nick says "Hello" Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you liked it bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I have seen the Bemco oven and its really nice looking. The ole Bowl and pizza pan is a good cheap way to cook. Using the ring of fire usually keeps the food from burning on the bottom quite well. Im glad you liked it, thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'll say the Mora is way way better quality than the smaller Cold Steel blades so , the Mora is the better choice. Most Moras come in a hard plastic sheath but them cold steel blades come in a cordura pouch so they are easier to attach to my machetes. Stainless welding rods are expensive no matter where you but them. I use a hot glue gun to attach the ends of the fabric sleeves to my bungees. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thats sounds good to me. I always just throw the biscuits on the pan and into the ring of fire and sometimes they rise, and sometimes they dont. I can preheat the pan and bowl with nothing in it and see what happens next time. I absolutely love cooking outdoors. the eating part is fun too, LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Nick! I do love making these cooking vids, I get to eat very well! Ha Ha. thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

A book would be cool to write but, Im not well known enough to sell many books so it would probably be a money loser. I have no idea how much Nick will be involved with the channel in the future. Thanks for watching brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, how cool. Wally world, kmart, target. They all have bowls, pans, pizza pans and stuff that can lead to a world of creating cheap outdoor cookware. This oven does really good as long as theres no fire under it. Just around it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I was shown the original idea by one of my old mentors. He used two pie pans. I just refined the idea with a pizza pan and a bowl. Try it with anything you would bake in an oven. Its a pretty good way of evenly baking on the trail. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, no mud or water in this one. Just an actual campground for a change. I'm getting softer the older I get, LOL. I do love the mountains but, theres a ton of animals and critters that you get to see in the wetlands thats no where else. Peaceful too, I cant say as I ever bumped into anyone in a swamp, Ha ha. thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Peter! It may be lighter but, Im sure its not as heavy duty. It does a pretty good job of baking tho. The ring of fire looks easy to maintain but, its alot more work than a single fire. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That does sound good. I have never tried to cook any meat this way, just biscuits, muffins, cornbread, pies, stuff like that. I may try to bake a bird and see what happens. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks ,Im happy that it turned out ok. I havent had any luck with filming at night so far. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Youll love it, the cool part is all it takes is a bowl and a pizza pan. You dont have to make a bunch of special stuff for the set up. Just remember, if youre gonna bake something big like pizza or a cake or pie, you need the tray full of coals on top too. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I try to have as much fun as possible but, as I get older, the adventure becomes eating, ha ha. I do love cooking out in the bush. I wish the four parts of this bowl cooking had gotten more views. Alot of people dont know how versatile a bowl can be. Take care and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, I have made some really good cookies in this oven. One tip, if you make them thin, the fire has to be at least a foot away or they will burn. theres a tremendous amount of heat inside that ring. I make thick cookies usually tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks bro. Nick made a pig out of himself as usual and the monkey man only got two. I did have a power hidden in my pack tho, ha ha. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, ok Johnny Cash, I think a bunch of folks missed these Bowl videos because the views were pretty low on them. It may not be the easiest oven but, all four videos have different cooking processes using the same bowl. Now thats a multi use piece of gear. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I really needed some butter and jelly tho. LOL. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! That ones a good one because you dont have to make anything. It just takes a plain ole bowl and pizza pan. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, yes sir, Theres nothing you cant do with some good ole stainless steel welding rods. I use em for everything. Gutter nails or tent pegs can be used too but, thats not as manly as carrying welding rods. Ha Ha. Im glad you like it bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I like the kit and sheath that came with it but as far as keeping an edge, this one always got dull quick so I never used it much. the sheath sling shot is awesom tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It does look bad, at least the pain went away, Ha Ha. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

LOL, sorry , I do love to wat and cook! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

they werent bad at all considering there was no jelly, ha ha. I used to have a pizza pan that didnt fit the bowl right and it let some smoke in. It made the biscuits taste kinda smokey in a bad way. This new pan fits really good. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Try the pizza thing but ,remember, sometimes some baking needs to have the tray of hot coals on top. Almost always with pies or cakes and sometimes with pizza. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@karenchakey]

Another great cooking video David and Nick! I want to bake a little loaf of bread out on the trail! Thanks for sharing, I enjoy it when you cook!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

No, I hadnt thought of that but, sometimes I put hot coals in a pan and set the pan on top of the bowl. It helps heat up the air in the top side. Ive made blackberry cobbler like that before. It does take alot of coals tho. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Jelly would have been really good, after a heavy slopping of butter! I dont know about the rising part. Sometimes they do, sometimes they dont. Someone mentioned preheating everything ahead of time before I put the biscuits in. I'll give that a try next time. thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks man! Sometimes they rise and sometimes they dont. Someone else had an idea that if I allowed the pan and bowl to preheat before I put the biscuits in, it would help them rise. I was wondering if the bowl and pan didnt seal up good, if the hot air escaping did it. I'll try the preheat thing. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh you could cook a pizza in this set up easy. anything you can bake in an oven you can bake this way. You just have to make sure and not have too many coals underneath or it may burn. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I havent checked the Harbor Freight catalog in years so Im not sure. I get them at the local welding supply shop and alot of times you can get them pretty check online. Just type in Stainless Steel TIG rods into shopping and see what comes up. Lots of online retailers. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Whats really cool is if you do not put any coals under the pan, they will never stick. When I first started doing this, I ruined a lot of food by putting fire under the pan. It felt weird to just surround the pan with fire, it makes you think it wont cook but, all youre doing is heating the entire outside of the bowl which super heats the air inside the bowl. Kinda like a hot air cooker. Neat aint it? Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive made a few, and ruined a few too, Ha Ha. With a pizza, it works best to have the ring of fire just a little further away from the bowl and you need to use the pan of hot coals on top. Give it a try! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, yes it does, The older I get, the less I like roughing it, and the more I like smoothing it. Why be miserable when in the woods? Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Chillis? You mean the resturant? Dude, now Im confused. For some reason a ring is so much harder to keep going than just a pile of wood. It actually takes a small ring of fire tho, theres alot of heat going into the center. Im glad you liked it bro. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Criminal? Oh no, not me, I aint done nothing wrong, Ha Ha. thanks for watching Tim.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It probably would have been more simple than this yes but, I did it this way to make it a part of the bowl system because the pan and bowl were part of it anyway. I just threw in an oven since the stuff was there. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yes, this is the least favorable use of a bowl but, its ok to use as an oven when nothing else is around. If you do not put fire right underneath it does a great job of baking. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@snaponjohn100]

Once again another fantastic video. U2 are amazing ideas that you come up with are fantastic God bless you both

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Great idea! I'm sorry you are so busy and hope life slows down for you. Sorry about your thumb too, that had to hurt! Thanks for taking the time to make all these terrific videos. Sincerely, Ossie

[@3zonker8]

Another great video! Thanks for the idea! I will be trying this on our camp out! PEACE! (And hello to Nic! Keep up the good work!)

[@NorthCarolinaPrepper]

I look forward to trying this. This seams like a really good idea.

[@kentuckbohique9923]

Love all your videos,long time viewer,Now I subscribed.Thanks for all your ideas,they are inspiring.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Luis, I'm glad you like them all. Thanks for the sub and for watching

[@Leafpeekers1]

I'm thinking if you do the biscuits again, or cinnamon rolls, add hot coals to the top with the extra pan. Then they will rise. I made crescent rolls over the camp fire last weekend. I had no heat on the top, same results. But I used the foil pan and grill grate, and foil on top of pan. Smelled great cooking! Thanks for the idea!

[@ronhart288]

Nice job, very well explained, nice looking biscuits.Thanks

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

+Ron Hart Thanks Ron!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, it does suck to be me. I was going film this week but we had a big breakdown at work. Now Im looking at 12 hours all week and weekend. See what I mean? Man thats very cool that you can watch my videos on the TV!

[@georgettewood8894]

You are so welcomed. Thank you time well spent.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Georgette Wood Im glad you liked it and Thanks for watching Georgette.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

cool, when I was with the scouts, we used to try to make pizza in a dutch oven. It worked about half the time tho.LOL.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha Hah! dude, you have got the comment of the year award! Nick and I both died laughing when we read this! You made my day. thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend.

[@RonRay]

For some reason, your oven reminds me of an old Johnny Cash song... :] Seriously though, a second fire would be nice to prove the coals, so that the temperature would be a little more controllable; especially if you had more things to bake. Thanks for making these videos David. I've never thought of this idea before now, but will definitely try it.

[@jimcarr1975]

Man nothing like biscuits over an open fire. neat idea for the oven got a couple ideas in mind now for myself now a run to wally world LOL

[@karenchakey]

I remember making pizza for my kids when camping in a cast iron skilet on the fire "deep dish", it was fun!

[@Gullrica]

Nice job and nice hat! :-) Thank you for sharing this, my friend.

[@bandit1bandits]

you finally made something I would eat. someday I hope to see you make oatmeal. oh, and I like beans too. they generate a good breeze at night.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I bet fish would do good in this one since it cooks so quick.

[@tonybright7897]

man that really sux to be you!!!! i can't imagine not having time to get in the woods. but hey we was watching you on tv. i get youtube thru my big tv in the living room. my son in law likes your ideas.

[@Andersbork]

Great work and those cookies smelled delicious!:o) You made me want to make a dog bowl cooking system i have been thinking about makeing for some time now:o)) I bet night time shoot beat swamp side shoot LOL Always a pleasure to tune in! Have a great weekend my friends:o) Rob

[@MyBigThing2010]

Thanks! for the response and!!! the info....next time it'll be a Mora for me then....

[@ddunnable1]

thats cool to know i have never cooked like that in a bowl before but i do see a lot of benefit from it not sticking is just one wonder how baked fish would turn out thanks for another great vid

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ha Ha, ole frank Zappa had some really really cool lyrics!

[@belsoft2144]

I'd really want to see a pizza cooked with this setup ! Bon appétit ;-)

[@kan-zee]

@Reallybigmonkey1 What a great vid ! Good point Camera man, about the Jam and Biscuits, are best friends.lol ☆★☆★ We gonna give this a try with Bannock, Pizza, etc. Thank you for posting. Always a pleasure to watch your vids RBM..Cheers ;-))

[@WhatsUpWithSheila]

I would love to try this !! Except I'm scared I'd burned the place down.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, ah just make sure the leaves are all cleared out. Thanks for watching Sheila!

[@TheGreatOutdoors111]

great video man , wish i had a place to go to do what you do ,Keep it up :) love watching

[@lita9281]

hey they look darn good to me, i think you did good, it worked, thanks for doin a nighttime...great video mister. !! lol....lita

[@huntersouth345]

as always dave i will watch your videos