DID YOU KNOW:
...That during the Depression people would use their car’s engine to cook food? There are even cookbooks today dedicated to recipes that share what to make and how to do it. Some car crazy people (like us) have even tried it ourselves, and might add that the roast with potatoes, turns out very nice. So, in the interest of bringing back the lost art of Manifold Cooking, "Automotive Did You Know" welcomes Amy from Mustang Sally’s Diner right here at Ford Country to share her recipes with us once a month on how to use your engine’s heat for making dinner, or lunch, or breakfast (or maybe a snake).
Amy has encouraged us to start out simple and work our way up to a roast this year. So for this month, she recommends starting with a grilled cheese and ham.
Prepare your sandwich in your home kitchen and wrap completely in aluminum foil.
Place the package on a secure spot lighter in the engine directly or near it in the engine compartment.
Avoid the exhaust manifold as those average around 850-1100 degrees — too hot for any meal. "Automotive Did You Know" can’t take responsibility for the end result, because we can’t control where and when people place their food on or near the engine.
Engine designs vary and driving distance will be a learned art as you experiment with Manifold Cooking.
When bringing this subject up, one of the first questions is "Won’t the food taste like gasoline or diesel?" Todays fuel management systems are so sealed that, when in proper working order, they don’t transfer vapors to the food.
Foil and placement are the keys to not starting a fire, but common sense will advise you on your best and safest location to place your food.
Warnings aside, this can be great fun to do and will often prepare a delicious meal at the end of a long drive.
So, happy motoring and have fun cooking! Watch "Automotive Did You Know" for more recipes and our year-end cook off right here at Ford Country.
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