Solar Cooking: What I’ve Learned from Two Months of Real-World Use
Over the past two months, I’ve been cooking with my GoSun Solar Cooker. This post shares practical lessons for anyone considering a solar oven—especially for prepping, off-grid cooking, or homesteading. 🧪 Testing Under Real-World Conditions To gather meaningful experience quickly, I’ve used my solar cooker as my primary oven for more than a month. During this time, I’ve cooked a wide variety of meals—breads, rice, steamed vegetables, curries, meats, and stews. Overall rating? Positive—but always have an alternative available. My trial period coincided with the seasonal shift from autumn into winter, revealing several practical challenges I hadn’t considered when I first purchased the unit. 🕒 A Typical Solar Cooking Day Planning ahead is essential. Here's how I generally manage the process: Weekly Meal Planning : As part of this, I check weather forecasts and plan accordingly. Morning Setup : Confirm weather conditions. Prepare ingr...