That shuttle chef is the best thermal cooker you have in front of you. Interesting that you did not mention it. I had marginal results with the Saratoga Jack. Don’t know about any of the thermal sacks. But I do know that a wool blanket around any of those pans will give good results.
Hi please tell me if all of them can cook anything if you remove the pot from the stove once boiling point have been reached and place it in the shell. What is the brand of the 3.5 litres and how long does it take to cook chicken compared to the others? thanks for your reply and the video
the one on the left looks like MR Ds thermal cooker.He has a 5 litre version too and I think they were made mainly for boating and caravaning so size was kept down. You can still buy them and Ive just got the same one you are showing there.
If you are making the hope sack at home I recommend you try making it out of an old duck down or wool duvet inner.. they are excellent for holding in heat. I do think heavy based pots will work better too, iron or heavy bottom stainless steel.
Yes. I made my own out of polystyrene box, old towel and sheep wool. I covered the box to make it look nice. The polystyrene and sheep wool was free with delivery items. And I always use cast iron pots. I made an extra large one for two pots. When not in use it’s a small table. Cast iron pots work the best for me.
Do you have a video or link anywhere that explains what a Hope Sack is made of. I can see it in your video above, and you talk about how great it is, but I can't find what it consists of anywhere. Thanks. Great video!
Sure - You are right - I don't have much information about what is in the HopeSaC outside of some of my presentations and the pattern course I just finished. Most of the time I fill it with shredded foam. But it can be filled with several things including batting or fabric scraps. If you are interested here is the link to the course which is a step by step video presentation about how to make the HopeSaC. www.thermalcooking.net/online-store/Digital-Cookbook-Online-Course-&-HopeSaC-Pattern-c48082132 Use the coupon code patspecial2020 for a nice discount.
The video was comparing the efficiently of the different types of cookers - Basically the types of insulators they use. So if you want the best quality - find a thermal cooker that is a vacuum sealed unit. If you want a good cooker but don't want to spend a lot of money - get a foam unit like a Saratoga Jack. Homemade ones can be as efficient as any of the purchased ones, its about the quality and amount of insulation. With the decrease in volume size, the efficiency decreases in all cooker.
That shuttle chef is the best thermal cooker you have in front of you. Interesting that you did not mention it. I had marginal results with the Saratoga Jack. Don’t know about any of the thermal sacks. But I do know that a wool blanket around any of those pans will give good results.
I've been thermal retention cooking since I was 12, some old timers taught me
Hi please tell me if all of them can cook anything if you remove the pot from the stove once boiling point have been reached and place it in the shell. What is the brand of the 3.5 litres and how long does it take to cook chicken compared to the others? thanks for your reply and the video
Great video!
Thank You!
the one on the left looks like MR Ds thermal cooker.He has a 5 litre version too and I think they were made mainly for boating and caravaning so size was kept down. You can still buy them and Ive just got the same one you are showing there.
Yes - I love my Mr D thermal cooker!
What about hope sack with shuttle chef inside?
Wonder if one can put a layer of two of Reflectix and maybe place a thick blanket underneath?
You. sure can yet...the reflectix might melt and it is not a good insulator. Give it a try and report back.
If you are making the hope sack at home I recommend you try making it out of an old duck down or wool duvet inner.. they are excellent for holding in heat.
I do think heavy based pots will work better too, iron or heavy bottom stainless steel.
Thanks for the great suggestions.
Yes. I made my own out of polystyrene box, old towel and sheep wool. I covered the box to make it look nice. The polystyrene and sheep wool was free with delivery items. And I always use cast iron pots. I made an extra large one for two pots. When not in use it’s a small table. Cast iron pots work the best for me.
Wouldn’t the down duvet hold moisture and start to stink after a while?
Great information. Is the book with the same name of your channel written by you?
Yes it is
Nicely done. Thank you for the information.
Do you have a video or link anywhere that explains what a Hope Sack is made of. I can see it in your video above, and you talk about how great it is, but I can't find what it consists of anywhere. Thanks. Great video!
Sure - You are right - I don't have much information about what is in the HopeSaC outside of some of my presentations and the pattern course I just finished.
Most of the time I fill it with shredded foam. But it can be filled with several things including batting or fabric scraps.
If you are interested here is the link to the course which is a step by step video presentation about how to make the HopeSaC.
www.thermalcooking.net/online-store/Digital-Cookbook-Online-Course-&-HopeSaC-Pattern-c48082132
Use the coupon code patspecial2020 for a nice discount.
@@letsmakesenseofthermalcook6324 Thank you so much for responding!
Just wondering what brand the 3.5litre model is?
Mr D's thermal cooker - mrdscookware.com/
If you're comparing different brands, it seems really odd that you didn't name the brands so viewers could know what you're talking about.
I second that comment. I am looking to buy a TC and am searching for comparison tests and reviews of real use.
The video was comparing the efficiently of the different types of cookers - Basically the types of insulators they use.
So if you want the best quality - find a thermal cooker that is a vacuum sealed unit. If you want a good cooker but don't want to spend a lot of money - get a foam unit like a Saratoga Jack. Homemade ones can be as efficient as any of the purchased ones, its about the quality and amount of insulation. With the decrease in volume size, the efficiency decreases in all cooker.
Thankyou!!
I think saratoga jacks made in china. rusting. cheap stainles steel. don't buy