Best Low-Tech Cooking Methods During a Power Outage?

[MeadowWhisperer]

Looking to get opinions on the most reliable low-tech cooking setups for extended outages. Anyone favor rocket stoves over Dutch ovens in a firepit? Trying to balance fuel efficiency with simplicity—open to any recommendations or tips for sourcing materials, too.

 

[EchoTangoFox]

Rocket stoves win out on fuel efficiency, hands down—can get a meal cooked with twigs and scrap wood, which saves your main woodpile. Dutch oven over a firepit’s more forgiving though if you don’t wanna fuss with airflow or if you’re cooking bulkier stuff. For materials, old metal cans or bricks can make a sturdy rocket stove with a little know-how. Anyone here tried cooking bread on a rocket stove? Curious if it’s worth the effort compared to firepit baking.