Since I finally learned how to post pictures, this PLog may be more entertaining than reading this normal dry commentary.

I filled the solar cooker this morning at 10:30, and set it in the sun. It held 8 oz dry white rice, and added was enough water to fill the jar to 16 oz.

At noon the rice was done and piping hot. It measured 20 oz of cooked rice, so rice expands by about 250% after cooking.

It is the perfect measurements for the 20+ oz interior cooking jar.

The temperature measured, while cooking about 250 degrees, which is more than enough to kill pathogens.

Don't see why a small roast wouldn't work, if you can get it in the jar. Probably cut into big chunks.

Regarding its performance, so far, I would not at all be hesitant to eat meat cooked in it.

Follows is a pictorial on how to build this cooker.

Also, read on this website the instructions under winebox solar rice cooker, as found on the right edge of the main page.

It will give written directions, and this PLog will give photos.

Good luck, let the kiddies build one, and remember, it gets VERY hot, you must not set hot glass on metal or uninsulated materials, it will break and possibly burn you.

Do not tighten the lid of the inner cooking jar too much, as it may explode. Leave enough for hot gasses to escape.

After the inner jar is removed, and cooled somewhat, it will get a vacuum, which helps keep it from spoiling.

 Parts needed laid out

 Cardboard covered with glue and ready to foil

First panel foiled

Gluing bottom support in position

 Ready to cook.

All in all this is one of the better cookers I have built, especially with its recycling function, and its cheapness and simplicity to build.

Enjoy!