Pringles Can Solar Cooker

thanks to Susan from GSC of Greater Mpls.

Materials

• 1 Pringles can with lid
• 1 wire coat hanger (non-coated is best)

Tools:

• wire cutter
• hammer and large nail
• strong scissors
• Sharpie marker

Instructions

1. Cut a line lengthwise down the Pringles can, about 1" from the top to 1" from the bottom.
2. Cut a line across the top and bottom of the first slice, extending 1-2" on either side of the long line.
3. Open both sides of the can out, making a window to the interior of the can.
4. Hammer the nail in the center of the bottom of the can and the lid, to make a hole.
5. Clip the straight edge of the coat hanger so that it is longer than the can. Insert the wire into the holes in the top and bottom of the can, and close the lid. (Metal skewers may also be used instead of coat hangers - credit Barb, GSC of Nation's Capital)
6. Insert the wire into the holes in the top and bottom of the can, and close the lid.
7. Have the girls write their names on the lid or the outside of the can.

According to Susan, it takes approximately 90 minutes on a hot, sunny day to cook a hot dog in this cooker (simply skewer the hot dog on the wire after threading it into the top or bottom of the cooker, then thread it through the other end).

I have also heard of people cooking marshmallows in this cooker as well as kabobs using Kielbasa and zucchini.

Placing the "oven" in an oven roasting bag will shorten your cooking time as well as keep out the bugs! (credit Barb from GSC of Nation's Capital)

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