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Ep78 – Camp Ovens with Kingbrown and Mick Viller

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At this year’s Australian Camp Oven Festival,

outdoor experts Ben and Lauren are joined by Mick Viller ‘the Camp Oven Cook’ and Ron ‘Kingbrown’ Wilson to discuss fridges.

…Kidding.

From material and make to size and shape, tune in for the origin of the camp oven, and the best practice for cleaning and care – plus, Mick and Ron’s classic camp oven collection, campsite recipes, and the backstory of their craft.

Shortcuts:

00:00 – Intro

00:35 – Introducing Mick Viller and Ron from Kingbrown

01:43 – Kingbrown’s Beginnings

04:12 – Ron’s Food Journey

07:25 – Kingbrown Camp Oven Kitchen

09:47 – Mick the Cast Iron Cook

11:45 – The Fisherman’s Championship

12:25 – Mick’s Backstory

14:33 – Dutch Oven Vs Camp Oven

15:13 – Cast Iron, Cast Aluminium, and Spun Steel

19:31 – Spun Steel Camp Ovens

20:36 – Cast Iron and Cast Aluminium Camp Ovens

23:24 – Suggested Sizes

25:28 – Ron and Mick on Camp Oven Collecting

29:37 – Ron’s Favourite Camp Oven

32:36 – The Origin of Camp Oven Legs

36:13 – Camp Oven Quality

40:24 – Cleaning Methods and Identifying Markings

42:36 – Mick Vs Ron: Camp Oven Care

48:02 – Mick and Ron’s Favourite Camp Oven Recipes

Mentioned in this Episode:

Episodes:

Ep3 – Comparing Cast Iron and Spun Steel Camp Ovens

Blogs:

Cast Iron Versus Steel Camp Ovens

Camp Oven Cooking Temperature Guide & Techniques

Guide to Seasoning Your Camp Oven

Categories:

Camp Ovens

Products:

Campfire Cast Iron Camp Oven – 9 Quart

Southern Metal Spinners Aussie Camp Oven

Other:

Mick’s website: Mick the Camp Oven Cook

Mick’s YouTube: @The Camp Oven Cook 

Ron’s website: Kingbrown Camp Oven Kitchen

Ron’s YouTube: @Kingbrown Camp Oven Adventures 

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From material and make to size and shape, Mick and Ron detail the origin of the camp oven – plus, the backstory of their camp oven cooking craft, and so much more. Credit: Campfire

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