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TooRisky
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| 03/22/2009 2:28 AM |
 Alert | I was a trucker for over 12 years, eating on the road and staying healthy is a real challege, now some of these ideas are more for a hot meal rather than healthy eating. Put your mind to it you have a oven running at, at least 250 degress when you go out is a real treat some just dont take advantage of.
1) fore thought is the key, prepare your meal ahead of time so you can just pop the hood and let it cook..
2) Sandwiches are preferred, poor boys the best
3) never put a can of anything on the manifold, preasure builds and well...cause a huge mess
4) dont forget desert, a hostess apple, berry or what ever pie wraped in alum. foil is suppurb...
5) left overs from dinner re-heat perfectly
6) Nachos....hmmmmm
7) stir fry...mixed veggies
your mind only limets you, experimant with time on your vehical and have fun....
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| Benny Benson
| | 03/22/2009 12:30 PM |
Alert | | The EGR pipe on the Jackaroo's engine hase a perfect spot for holding two frozen burritos wrapped in foil. Stick em in there wwhen frozen and when you stop for lunch they are nice and toasty. | |
Chuck Norris doesn't always drink beer, but when he does, he has the Dos Equis guy serve it to him in a dress! | |
| Craig Miller
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| | 03/22/2009 12:39 PM |
Alert | If I put something on top of my manifold, it would be glazed in 10w40 by the time it was ready... need to take care of that next week. :)
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| Ryan Mishler
| | 03/23/2009 5:28 PM |
Alert | | Several of the guys in my XJ group have a habit of doing that for a run. Steven is right, left overs work GREAT. We discoverd last fall that chicken pot pies don't hold together so well though Haha | |
-Ryan M
Hey, you're a dog. Whats up with that? | |
| Joe Koegler
| | 03/23/2009 9:26 PM |
Alert | A cookbook for everything...
Search Amazon.com for "Manifold Destiny" | |
"Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." - Douglas Adams | |
| Andy Hough
| | 03/25/2009 1:34 PM |
Alert | Here are some resources about engine cooking:
http://www.wisebread.com/cooking-great-meals-with-your-car-engine-the-heat-is-on
http://www.slashfood.com/2006/06/23/step-by-step-car-engine-cooking/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cooking...-with-your-car/
Also, here are some recipies from the manifold destiny book that was mentioned earlier (copied from one of the previously listed webpages for lazy folks, the comments are not mine they are the authors):
Cruise-Control Pork Tenderloin - Cooking distance: 250 miles
I like this one because it's soft and tender, and is a great treat for the end of a long journey (hey, I'm a Brit...250 miles is along way to me).
Ingredients:
1 large pork tenderloin, butterflied
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp dry white wine
1/2 cup red onion, minced
2 tsp rosemary (fresh), crushed
Salt & pepper
Blend together all of the ingredients (except the pork) and spread across the inside of the pork tenderloin. Close up the pork, triple-wrap in foil and place on a medium-hot part of the engine. Turn once (125 miles) during cooking.
Any-city Chicken Wings (sweet) - Cooking distance: 140-200 miles
Is there a better snack food than buffalo chicken wings? I can't think of one, personally. So imagine my delight when I discovered a car-engine recipe. Feel free to swap out ingredients according to how hot/spicy/tangy you like your wings. This is my take on the recipe (the optional ingredients).
Ingredients:
18 chicken wings
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp molasses (optional)
1 cup red wine vinegar
1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
4-6 minced jalapenos
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp honey (optional)
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
Pinch of salt
Fresh black pepper (optional)
Splash of Tabasco Chipotle sauce (optional)
Splash of Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Blend together all of the ingredients (except wings) and pour over chicken wings. Cover tightly in the fridge for at least 24 hours. Drain wings (save the marinade) and divide into three foil packages. Brush with marinade, then triple-wrap each package tightly and place on medium-hot part of the engine. I like my chicken well done so I do the 200 miles, or around 3 1/2 hours.
Good & simple Cajun Shrimp/Crayfish - Cooking distance: 35 miles
I love shrimp, and this is a quick journey. For most, it's an average morning's commute. What a way to start the day...Cajun Shrimp for breakfast.
Ingredients:
1 pound large shrimp or crayfish tails, in shells.
6 small green hot peppers
2 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Butter or spread
Salt & pepper
Remove seeds from peppers (ouch, they are hot) and mince with the onion and garlic. Butter your foil, add the shrimp and cover with your spicy mixture. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper, then triple-wrap and place in a medium part of the engine. Delicious, seasoned, spicy shrimp or crayfish await.
Eggs On Cheese Pie - Cooking distance: 55 miles
Another good breakfast food, or anytime food. Legend has it that the recipe (minus the cooking method) originated in medieval monasteries. A holy treat.
Ingredients:
Breadcrumbs (Italian or fresh homemade)
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cubed
6 eggs (free range folks....be good)
Diced Canadian bacon (optional)
6 empty tuna-fish cans for cooking
Pinch of cayenne and paprika (optional)
Butter or spread.
Salt & pepper.
Wash 6 empty tuna cans and butter the insides. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs into each can and shake to cover the base evenly. Dump out excess. Now cover with mozzarella (and bacon if desired) then crack an egg on top of each, add seasonings and spices on top, then cover with mozzarella. Wrap cans tightly in foil, place on a hot part of the engine with good contact for the base of each can, and after 55 miles they should be good. If not, keep driving till the cheese has melted.
Pat's Provolone Porsche Potatoes - Cooking distance: 55 miles
Good for vegetarians and a great side dish, this is simple, tasty car engine cooking.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound new potatoes
1 cup milk
1 cup water
2 ounces grated aged provolone (or my favorite, aged cheddar)
Butter
Salt & pepper
Peel and slice potatoes to 1.4 inch thick. Place in a saucepan with the milk and water and simmer 10 mins. Drain, then spread onto heavily buttered foil. Sprinkle with your cheese (or cheeses, experiment with flavors) and seasonings. Sprinkle with butter, triple-wrap and place around medium-hot parts of the engine. Delicious.
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DD: 2009 Chevy HHR 1LT
Toy: 1999 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 | |
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