Great idea Kory, never thought of using a thermos that way. I have a thermos container I bought a few years back to use for car camping in cooler weather.
I really like reheating food in my thermos. I use to have a small plastic one that didn't keep things hot for very long but it worked great at reheating food. This stainless one works really well and I'm really excited I found it.
You can cook Spaghettio's in a metal thermos by placing it in a pot of boiling water. Just put something in the bottom of the pot to keep the thermos from touching the bottom (3 stones works pretty well). .. I think you just gave me an idea for a video of my own! Keep up the good work.
Have you tried cooking lentils in it? They need to cook for a few minute before they are put into the thermos, but they are healthier food than noodles. You can also use the thermos to cook beans in but they need to be soaked over night and then boiled around 10 minutes before you put them in.
I mostly just use mine for Ramen noodles and half a bag of Mountain House meals. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks cooking in a thermos is a great way of saving time.
@@newageselfreliance Because of my work I sometimes get home early in the morning. If I then put beans in the thermos then they are ready to eat when I wake up for lunch.
I got a 40 oz. widemouth thermos at a thrift store for just 80 cents. It keeps hot and cold for 24 hours. Yes, it's big, but can you say fresh corn-on-the-cob?
They fit into the Pathfinder water bottle bag really well. With the alcohol stove in the nesting cup and the thermos on top of that. It really is a good little system.
That is a great idea. I never thought about cooking hotdogs. You could even cut up the hotdogs and put them in the Ramen and cook them at the same time. I might have to try that.
Because the thermos is cold without preheating it with hot water, and the hot dogs are cold, the boiling water getting poured in will cool off. Keep this in mind, because if people use raw meat or raw chicken/fish instead of something that is precooked, it could be a problem. Many who use thermos cooking for more complicated recipes precook the meal for ten minutes on the stove while the thermos is warming up with hot water poured into it, and then the food is put in the thermos for several hours. This is necessary for raw vegetables, raw meats, etc. For instant meals, what he did is sufficient. Also look up passive cooking, as it is the same principle using only a few minutes of fuel, and using a very insulated box, bag or pot wrapping to keep the heat in. I used a quilt and totally wrapped the hot pot after ten minutes, then left it for a few hours. Works great, and really cuts down on electric/fuel. In summer, we don't need hot plates heating up our homes, which causes the a/c to work overtime.
I just noticed your Pathfinder brand. Yesterday I got a much anticipated stainless steel canteen set from them that turned out to be aluminum. Even the box says stainless steel, but magnets say otherwise. I paid a lot for the danged set, so feel extremely cheated.
I'm pretty sure they are not aluminum. They are made of 304 food-grade stainless steel. This is from Google: Since most food-grade stainless steels are austenitic, food handling products are typically non-magnetic. One exception is kitchen knives, which are often made from magnetic martensitic stainless steel. For food-grade stainless steel racks, non-magnetic austenitic grades are generally preferred.
Time for a thermal cooking channel using insulated bottles. It is not well known but very practical . Make sure to preheat your thermal bottle and the heat will last longer. Then you can cook stews or long cooking oat groats.
@@newageselfreliance You pour boiling water in the thermos, cap it and let is sit for 4 or 5 minutes. Then pour the boiling water out and depending on what you are cooking, either bring food to a boil and put it in the thermos or as in oat meal, put the dry oatmeal in and then pour the boiling water into thermos with the oatmeal, cap and shake well. Wrap in a wool blanket or scarf and turn on its side. You will have perfect oatmeal after about 30 minutes. With a stew, just bring to a boil and put in the thermos. Stew will continue to cook until thoroughly cooked. You can cook pinto beans this way also.
For Ramen and Rice Sides, I just use a pint freezer bag instead of a thermos. Just pour the water into the freezer bag. I was able to make real long grain rice in a thermos, by first boiling rice for 4 minutes, then pouring the mix into the thermos and letting it sit for an hour. Pinto beans didn't work using this method, but lentils or peas might,. I think I will use freezer bag cooking instead of a thermos.
I don't like using ziplock bags because they get to hot to hold. Also I'm always worried about them melting or the opening not sealing. I myself prefer the sturdiness and insulation of the thermos. To each their own I guess. What's important is that the food tastes good.
I suppose if you can carry the extra weight why not carry the thermos. Heck I might even have a cooked meal in there already if going for a day hike. Nice video and insight! Cheers
I forget to mention how you can seal it shut and eat hours later. Just open it up and everything should still be hot when it's time to eat. Thank you so much for watching.
The food jar I use in this video is small and fits inside the nesting cup. If combined with a water bladder, the food jar and cup I think it would make a really good system.
I would love to buy the thermos, alcohol stove and cooking/boiling container. I've looked all over your site and haven't found those exact items. Amazon has a few stoves but I like the low profile compact setup your illustrating. I also get the impression that the black mesh thing on your alcohol stove might be a protective sleeve to keep from burning your hand when it's hot. I've seen no such alcohol stove with this. Would you mind providing links to what those exact items are that you are using. Thanks.
I use a Premium vacuum insulated stainless steel food jar that I got from Wal-Mart. I don't think they make the food jar anymore (or at least I couldn't find it on the Wal-Mart website) but Thermos makes a slightly different version of the same thing (amzn.to/3lPGFAP ). When it comes to the alcohol stove I use the Pathfinder Alcohol Stove ( amzn.to/2QWuVhO ) I have been using it for years and still really enjoy using it. EDIT: I linked the wrong Thermos I fixed it now.
Great video and very week done your right there a great addition. Yeah people was prob freaking out thinking you was gonna add to a stove lol. But your right I want one but I didn't no they made small ones only seen the big so never got me one. But small one yea I'll deff look the next time at Wally world. Thanks for the video. God bless
The one I got was over by the Tupperware it wasn't with the other thermos. I really like it though it holds a lot and keeps things hot for a very long time.
Thermos cooking is fabulous. In fact, it really should be in everyone's kit...whether camping or SHTF. Soups are very easy to make in a thermos and will give more bang for the buck and nutrition (hydration and food). What I have seen...far too much of, really...is people "prepping" with a bunch of commercial crap. Knowing nutrition, how to prepare whole foods, cooking many different recipes with basic ingredients to fulfill nutritional requirements, how to make many of the essential items for hygiene/cleaning/etc/etc. The wasted money, time, effort is crazy to me... People should learn...at the very least...some basic first aid and acquire necessary supplies.
That is a good idea. I just have a plastic thermos That I sometimes bring with me. I think I will be buying a similar steel one soon. Thanks . I am For it.
Another part I forgot to mention is that because it is sealed you can put it in the water bottle pocket of your pack. That way you can hike for as long as you need to and your food will be cooked and still hot when you do finally stop again. I think it's a really good multi use system.
It's a Premium brand I found at Walmart. There are expensive ones online but if you are looking to get one I would just go to your local Walmart and look by the Tupperware.
For me, it''d have to be the right size thermos. I'd likely use it for all day coffee or tea if it's going to be a busy day in the woods. When I eat, I sit and eat it right when I cook it. So, I don't think I'd need it for that. I'd likely go with a larger, taller thermos over a shorter one, but that is just personal preference depending on your needs. This is an excellent idea for another container in your kit. Super Useful!
The bigger the Thermos the heavier it's going to be. There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a thermos, but they can all be used in more ways than I assume people realize.
@@newageselfreliance weight had dropped down a lot since they started using stainless steel on the inside instead of glass...the larger ones aren't that bad anymore...especially if they aren't already filled with liquids when you don't have to...
Stop eating those too much. Not saying they re poison, obviously are not, but are hard to control the ingredients of. Try extra fine bulgur. It's cooked dried cracked wheat. Just add boiled water and salt and let it soak. It's cooked. In your cup. Add anything you like, I like adding diced tomatoes and green onion and such greens and olive oil a dash of. Sort of like rice salad. But is wheat so tastes different. You can add meat or similar protein too, there is no rule. But is craaaazy convenient. Literally, if you have a deep cup, not a plate that you eat out of, you can cook(in truth soak and hydrate) in it.
@@newageselfreliance it has different sizes. Medium must be cooked. But fine bulgur is basically just soaked. Very convenient. And much healthier. It's usually affordable but don't know how much it will cost other side of the Atlantic.
Ok, so you really aren't cooking. You are reconstituting dehydrated meals including soup. It's not the same as putting raw foods into the main pot and actually cooking it. The definition of cooking is "The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients." So I can agree with you, the idea of using an insulated jar to aid in what you are doing is or can be a good idea particularly in cold climates where the wait time for dehydrated foods causes them to become cold without things like cosy covers. But like you said, more kit to take but it works for you and you are the one hauling it. It's not 'cooking' it's re-constituting or re-hydrating let's be clear about that. Good video.
I would agree that cooking is an art that is not being performed in this video. I almost never cook anything in the woods. Everything is just reheated or rehydrated for the most part. I just wanted to share that a thermos can be used in more ways than just holding a hot drink for work. Thank You so much for your feedback I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Great idea Kory, never thought of using a thermos that way. I have a thermos container I bought a few years back to use for car camping in cooler weather.
I really like reheating food in my thermos. I use to have a small plastic one that didn't keep things hot for very long but it worked great at reheating food. This stainless one works really well and I'm really excited I found it.
I cook with thermos all the time. It is called thermal cooking and there were kitchen devices used when fuel was in short supply for this purpose.
That makes a lot of sense. Thank you for sharing.
Pre heat it for a few minutes first for optimum results.
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You can cook Spaghettio's in a metal thermos by placing it in a pot of boiling water. Just put something in the bottom of the pot to keep the thermos from touching the bottom (3 stones works pretty well). .. I think you just gave me an idea for a video of my own! Keep up the good work.
Everyone is so quick to judge the thermos. I can't wait to see your video. I think more people need to be educated on what a thermos can actually do.
You can even add a wire bail, or turn a piece of wire into a handle on your thermo jar to make it look more like a realistic cook pot.
this is awesome
Thank You I really appreciate the support.
You can even turn a thermo into a wood gas stove. :)
Good tip!
Have you tried cooking lentils in it? They need to cook for a few minute before they are put into the thermos, but they are healthier food than noodles. You can also use the thermos to cook beans in but they need to be soaked over night and then boiled around 10 minutes before you put them in.
I mostly just use mine for Ramen noodles and half a bag of Mountain House meals. I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks cooking in a thermos is a great way of saving time.
@@newageselfreliance Because of my work I sometimes get home early in the morning. If I then put beans in the thermos then they are ready to eat when I wake up for lunch.
I got a 40 oz. widemouth thermos at a thrift store for just 80 cents. It keeps hot and cold for 24 hours. Yes, it's big, but can you say fresh corn-on-the-cob?
I have made corn on the cob in a large cooler many times. I think a large thermos would work just the same. That would make for a great lunch option.
We done I’ll be doing this
I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
What a clever idea to turn a thermo jar into a cook pot! Genius! It's the right size for the pathfinder alcohol burner, and its pot stand! :)
They fit into the Pathfinder water bottle bag really well. With the alcohol stove in the nesting cup and the thermos on top of that. It really is a good little system.
That idea seems like a no-brainer, but I've never thought of it! Apparently, I have no brain! Thanks for sharing! Brian
The simplest things are always the most overlooked. Thank You so much for watching.
I just cooked three hotdogs in my Thermos. Just put the hotdogs in, pour in boiling water, and wait five minutes.
That is a great idea. I never thought about cooking hotdogs. You could even cut up the hotdogs and put them in the Ramen and cook them at the same time. I might have to try that.
Because the thermos is cold without preheating it with hot water, and the hot dogs are cold, the boiling water getting poured in will cool off. Keep this in mind, because if people use raw meat or raw chicken/fish instead of something that is precooked, it could be a problem. Many who use thermos cooking for more complicated recipes precook the meal for ten minutes on the stove while the thermos is warming up with hot water poured into it, and then the food is put in the thermos for several hours. This is necessary for raw vegetables, raw meats, etc. For instant meals, what he did is sufficient. Also look up passive cooking, as it is the same principle using only a few minutes of fuel, and using a very insulated box, bag or pot wrapping to keep the heat in. I used a quilt and totally wrapped the hot pot after ten minutes, then left it for a few hours. Works great, and really cuts down on electric/fuel. In summer, we don't need hot plates heating up our homes, which causes the a/c to work overtime.
I just noticed your Pathfinder brand. Yesterday I got a much anticipated stainless steel canteen set from them that turned out to be aluminum. Even the box says stainless steel, but magnets say otherwise. I paid a lot for the danged set, so feel extremely cheated.
I'm pretty sure they are not aluminum. They are made of 304 food-grade stainless steel. This is from Google: Since most food-grade stainless steels are austenitic, food handling products are typically non-magnetic. One exception is kitchen knives, which are often made from magnetic martensitic stainless steel. For food-grade stainless steel racks, non-magnetic austenitic grades are generally preferred.
@@newageselfreliance thanks. i'll dig deeper.
Time for a thermal cooking channel using insulated bottles. It is not well known but very practical .
Make sure to preheat your thermal bottle and the heat will last longer. Then you can cook stews or long cooking oat groats.
How do you pre-heat your Thermal Bottle?
@@newageselfreliance You pour boiling water in the thermos, cap it and let is sit for 4 or 5 minutes. Then pour the boiling water out and depending on what you are cooking, either bring food to a boil and put it in the thermos or as in oat meal, put the dry oatmeal in and then pour the boiling water into thermos with the oatmeal, cap and shake well. Wrap in a wool blanket or scarf and turn on its side. You will have perfect oatmeal after about 30 minutes. With a stew, just bring to a boil and put in the thermos. Stew will continue to cook until thoroughly cooked. You can cook pinto beans this way also.
That was a great gear review! I will be a regular here.
I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. I can't wait to hear from you more often.
We have the same camp mug Kory. It is a damn good mug for the price though.
The Pathfinder mugs get the job done. I'm not a big fan of the handles but they are made of good quality.
For Ramen and Rice Sides, I just use a pint freezer bag instead of a thermos. Just pour the water into the freezer bag. I was able to make real long grain rice in a thermos, by first boiling rice for 4 minutes, then pouring the mix into the thermos and letting it sit for an hour. Pinto beans didn't work using this method, but lentils or peas might,. I think I will use freezer bag cooking instead of a thermos.
I don't like using ziplock bags because they get to hot to hold. Also I'm always worried about them melting or the opening not sealing. I myself prefer the sturdiness and insulation of the thermos. To each their own I guess. What's important is that the food tastes good.
I suppose if you can carry the extra weight why not carry the thermos. Heck I might even have a cooked meal in there already if going for a day hike.
Nice video and insight! Cheers
I forget to mention how you can seal it shut and eat hours later. Just open it up and everything should still be hot when it's time to eat. Thank you so much for watching.
My advice straight from the Army is: If you can ruck it, fuck it. Take what you're willing to carry. Luxuries are your personal business.
thats looks pretty interesting guess it would depend on weight/benefit value
The food jar I use in this video is small and fits inside the nesting cup. If combined with a water bladder, the food jar and cup I think it would make a really good system.
I would love to buy the thermos, alcohol stove and cooking/boiling container. I've looked all over your site and haven't found those exact items. Amazon has a few stoves but I like the low profile compact setup your illustrating. I also get the impression that the black mesh thing on your alcohol stove might be a protective sleeve to keep from burning your hand when it's hot. I've seen no such alcohol stove with this. Would you mind providing links to what those exact items are that you are using. Thanks.
I use a Premium vacuum insulated stainless steel food jar that I got from Wal-Mart. I don't think they make the food jar anymore (or at least I couldn't find it on the Wal-Mart website) but Thermos makes a slightly different version of the same thing (amzn.to/3lPGFAP ). When it comes to the alcohol stove I use the Pathfinder Alcohol Stove ( amzn.to/2QWuVhO ) I have been using it for years and still really enjoy using it.
EDIT: I linked the wrong Thermos I fixed it now.
@@newageselfreliance look at a thrift shop
Great video and very week done your right there a great addition. Yeah people was prob freaking out thinking you was gonna add to a stove lol. But your right I want one but I didn't no they made small ones only seen the big so never got me one. But small one yea I'll deff look the next time at Wally world. Thanks for the video. God bless
The one I got was over by the Tupperware it wasn't with the other thermos. I really like it though it holds a lot and keeps things hot for a very long time.
Thermos cooking is fabulous. In fact, it really should be in everyone's kit...whether camping or SHTF. Soups are very easy to make in a thermos and will give more bang for the buck and nutrition (hydration and food). What I have seen...far too much of, really...is people "prepping" with a bunch of commercial crap. Knowing nutrition, how to prepare whole foods, cooking many different recipes with basic ingredients to fulfill nutritional requirements, how to make many of the essential items for hygiene/cleaning/etc/etc.
The wasted money, time, effort is crazy to me...
People should learn...at the very least...some basic first aid and acquire necessary supplies.
Soups and stews are great ways of filling up and is easy to ration. There is a lot of healthy recipes that can be made with a simple garden.
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bsolutely! the benefits are tremendous... I am practicing different ways to cook in a thermos...so far so good!
Thank you for showing this demo. Could you please tell me if I can cook oats in this way? If so, how long should I keep them in the thermos?
Yes, I have made Oatmeal in my thermos lots of times. I usually let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes and it comes out really well.
A big thank you and all the good wishes to you and the channel. A really clear and to the point presentation.
That is a good idea. I just have a plastic thermos That I sometimes bring with me. I think I will be buying a similar steel one soon. Thanks . I am For it.
Another part I forgot to mention is that because it is sealed you can put it in the water bottle pocket of your pack. That way you can hike for as long as you need to and your food will be cooked and still hot when you do finally stop again. I think it's a really good multi use system.
I have found used ones in the thrift stores for a fraction of the cost of new
Is this all you eat? Or is this more for camping? Lol
It's for camping or power outages. I do really like Ramen Noodles though.
what thermos is that?
It's a Premium brand I found at Walmart. There are expensive ones online but if you are looking to get one I would just go to your local Walmart and look by the Tupperware.
When I do this it gets all soggy
What are you cooking?
@@newageselfreliance ramen noodles
Maybe if you use less water it might help.
@@newageselfreliance thanks! I’ll try
rehydrating noodles isn't really cooking.
You can make oatmeal or any kind of soup. You can make instant mashed potatoes. Having a hot meal always feels good even if it is just noodles.
@@newageselfreliance still just rehydrated food 😅
What do you consider cooking? Making a steak or any kind of meat is nothing but heating it up. Most real food is nothing more than just adding heat.
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I really do appreciate your support.
For me, it''d have to be the right size thermos. I'd likely use it for all day coffee or tea if it's going to be a busy day in the woods. When I eat, I sit and eat it right when I cook it. So, I don't think I'd need it for that. I'd likely go with a larger, taller thermos over a shorter one, but that is just personal preference depending on your needs. This is an excellent idea for another container in your kit. Super Useful!
The bigger the Thermos the heavier it's going to be. There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a thermos, but they can all be used in more ways than I assume people realize.
@@newageselfreliance weight had dropped down a lot since they started using stainless steel on the inside instead of glass...the larger ones aren't that bad anymore...especially if they aren't already filled with liquids when you don't have to...
Stop eating those too much. Not saying they re poison, obviously are not, but are hard to control the ingredients of.
Try extra fine bulgur. It's cooked dried cracked wheat.
Just add boiled water and salt and let it soak. It's cooked. In your cup. Add anything you like, I like adding diced tomatoes and green onion and such greens and olive oil a dash of. Sort of like rice salad. But is wheat so tastes different. You can add meat or similar protein too, there is no rule. But is craaaazy convenient. Literally, if you have a deep cup, not a plate that you eat out of, you can cook(in truth soak and hydrate) in it.
I do like to add chicken to my noodles. I really like rice but I have never had Bulgur. I will have to see if I can get some here in the States.
@@newageselfreliance it has different sizes. Medium must be cooked. But fine bulgur is basically just soaked. Very convenient. And much healthier. It's usually affordable but don't know how much it will cost other side of the Atlantic.
If I find some I will defiantly try it out.
thats not cooking
What do you do with your Ramen before you eat it?
Ok, so you really aren't cooking. You are reconstituting dehydrated meals including soup. It's not the same as putting raw foods into the main pot and actually cooking it. The definition of cooking is "The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients." So I can agree with you, the idea of using an insulated jar to aid in what you are doing is or can be a good idea particularly in cold climates where the wait time for dehydrated foods causes them to become cold without things like cosy covers. But like you said, more kit to take but it works for you and you are the one hauling it. It's not 'cooking' it's re-constituting or re-hydrating let's be clear about that. Good video.
I would agree that cooking is an art that is not being performed in this video. I almost never cook anything in the woods. Everything is just reheated or rehydrated for the most part. I just wanted to share that a thermos can be used in more ways than just holding a hot drink for work. Thank You so much for your feedback I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Actually, by your definition, this IS "cooking".
Btw, those noodles are uncooked...hence, they are "raw".
cooking - "the practice of combining, mixing and heating"
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You can hard boil eggs. It's cooking.