Made a Horseshoe Sammie & Made Electricity By Burning Wood Only

[Bob Correll]

Did both on a Biolite stove.
I'm not a gadget nut, or a Prepper, but this little stove captivated me, until I saw the $130 price tag.
Found a new one on eBay for $90 w/shipping, and a quick search showed used ones were selling for that, so I jumped on it.
They make a grill for it ($60) that I'm not buying.

The horseshoe sandwich is popular in Springfield, IL and surrounding area.
Bottom to top: toast, meat, fries, and topped with cheese sauce.

Last night's setup:

I put foil on the battery/fan top in case of stray embers.
Had to wait for the flames to die down.

Should have used a larger skillet, had to be careful to not create a grease fire.

Burger next.
Weird perspective, looks like a tiny skillet.

Tested out my USB LED laptop lights.

Then my phone.
I was ready to eat, so I didn't let it charge long.
It is more of a trickle charge, and the fire needs to stay hot since the blower takes priority over handing out the extra juice.

 

[Bob Correll]

Time to dine.

Dessert, I only had the mini marshmallows.

Nothing but a few ashes were left.

The food was good, and the fun I had was worth at least a third of what the stove cost.
It was easy, compared to cooking over a campfire, but has it's challenges.
Most buyers of the stove will only heat water for freeze dried meals, coffee, etc.
But I like playing with food and fire.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

[ChuckO]

That is pretty cool, charging your phone off a flame, that would be very handy in deer camp. Nice cook too, but that's expected outta you Bob

 

[Ed M.]

Wow, how cool is that!

Sure would love to be fillin' my belly with a plate of this deliciousness right about now.

Spectacular cook and pics, Bob!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bill Schultz]

Interesting stuff my friend, I am always looking at cooking stuff for my woods roaming. Any idea how long the battery life would be on that thing?

Oh yea, nice meal bud

 

[Jeff F]

So, is that named for the Horseshoe grill in Collinsville? Love that place...they used to let you grill your own steak. Standing around the pit with others and the house cooks was a great treat in itself...never mind that their case was always filled with really nice beef.

EDITED TO ADD:

Darn good looking grub...great job on the fries.

 

[Jim Lampe]

Unreal!
i gotta see this on my big screen to believe it(on phone now)
Bob, you know I saw the HS Sandwich earlier, but hells bells dude
I gotta read closer I guess
dinner looks GREAT !!

what does RETIREMENT do to some folks???? I wanna find out more

 

[ChuckO]

what does RETIREMENT do to some folks???? I wanna find out more

I can let you know starting 01/01/21

 

[John Solak]

Great cook and cool stove. Looks like it would be a great gadget to take camping!

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Very unique, Bob. That plate looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kurt]

Great meal and nice grill

 

[James Lake]

Interesting gadget....it sure put out a great sammie!

 

[Tony R]

Cheesy goodness.

 

[John Wheeler]

Cool post. Just what I need... Another gadget I don't need, will hardly use, but really cool and have to have one now! Lol

 

[CLasko]

Crazy! In the most awesome kind of way.

 

[Bob H.]

Great Horseshoe Bob! Hey, can you jumpstart a car with that Biolite?

 

[Wolgast]

I have seen that charger before...Really cool. And whatta meal! The potatoes looks unreal, and added to that bun.....OverTheTop! Great one B0B!

 

[Luke P]

I'd eat that sandwich/burger.

 

[Barb D]

That is one different kind of gadget, but your meal is incredible great job!

 

[Brian Dahl]

Will wonders never cease?
That's a good lookin' slammie from a hand full of twigs!