Insta-Fire Ember Oven (Compact, Off-Grid, Camping, Emergency)

This little oven works great. It takes a while to heat up but once it does it really does a good job. I cooked a little pizza in it and it came out great and in less time than I expected. The heat actually got away from me but that was my fault. I used a couple of old sterno cans that I found in my basement and when the oven reached the desired temp I tried to put them out with the snuffer and cap and they wouldn't go out. Just kept flaming wildly. Tried water and that didn't work either. Finally got them out but had a very smoky room. Scorched the snuffer so that the paint bubbled up on it but it's not badly damaged and will still work fine. So I'd say the quality is very good. Just be sure you use newer cans of fuel. :-)

Works as intended. 35 mins to preheat to 350 degrees. I made a boxed cake and put it into a round Insta cake pan and 2 mini loaf pans. Took 35 mins to cook the round cake and 35 mins to cook the loaf cakes (together). I’ll be getting other pans for this (baking box is approximately 11” long x 7.75” deep for those wondering). I do recommend a pair of heat gloves as oven mitts will be clumsy with this. I used a pair I had from my kick ash basket on my mini egg smoker that worked well. Temp held between 280 and 320 for most of the cook duration (but that was likely due to the fuel, as I used some leftover from heat trays I had at a recent party. Went from 350 degrees to 320 degrees after about 15 mins into the first cook, and held there til about 25 mins left in the second, then gradually decreased to 280 when the loaf pans were done. I Will be getting some of the insta fire brand as it shows a higher burn temp as well as a longer burn time). Overall, I do recommend.

Seemed to be very well built , it kept a perfect 300 degrees for 4 hrs on brick charcoal. The oven door sounds like a luxury car door when you close it,very solid. I like it ... Update... Had this thing for a while ,Best backed potato ever ... Start potato in a cold oven , cook till done , I use it a lot , very durable , it's pricey but quality is expensive

I am rarely eager to try out a product I order, but with this mini oven, I was. Having a cooking alternative that is versatile and portable was my aim. I have two small propane camper plates, so this rounded out the "camper kitchen" area. It is simple to use and has 4 heating options. This small oven is perfect for one or two people, but not large enough for a bigger family (but given the price, buying several might be worthwhile for baking larger quantities). The cast-iron look makes the oven heavier and more difficult to overturn, but it remains light and compact enough for easy carrying and storage.

I’m happy with this little oven so far. It heats to about 350°F using sticks or a mix of sticks and charcoal. It requires occasional tending to keep a steady temperature, so expect to feed it fuel every 15-20 min. When using fuel cans (indoors), it only maintains a temperature around 275-300°F. There are a few minor design flaws that don’t significantly impact cooking but could be improved. The handle on the front vent is positioned awkwardly, right where the vent opens, and it’s plastic, which melts when the vent is used. For now, I solved this by covering it with aluminum foil. The temperature gauge will get covered in black buildup from the front vent, so keep a razor blade handy to scrape it clean, to be able to read it. Also, the wooden covers on the side handles don’t fully wrap around, leaving some metal exposed. Overall, I’m happy with this little oven. I’ve successfully baked potatoes, veggies, mini lasagnas, and zucchini bread. It’s a great option for outdoor off-grid cooking, and I’d recommend it, especially if future models address these small issues.