Back in the day, I had a fast car, a true 70's "Muscle Car". Actually, it was more of a "Pony Car."
Once a month, I drove to the north side of Chicago for my monthly Naval Reserve Drill. I had to show for muster at 0700, so I'd leave home on Friday night, around midnight.
Before leaving, I'd take a Choice Beef Loin Roast,do a spice rub of garlic powder, sage, cinnamon, and whatever other spice or herb, double wrap it in aluminum foil, with some onions, carrots, potatoes, a couple sticks of celery, and a pile of mushrooms, then set it on the intake manifold of the engine. I was careful not to place it in the way of any moving parts...throttle or choke mechanism and so forth.
A 2 hour drive to the Naval Air Station at Glenview Illinois was just enough time to perfectly roast the meat, and the vegetables were tender, and flavorful.
As I drove along the interstate, and through Milwaukee, the scent of roasting beef filled my car, and always got a look of wonder from the officials at toll booths and service stations. I was the "Beef Rod".
The Marine standing guard at the Main Gate of the base would stop me and demand to know where that wonderful scent was coming from. I'd have to open my hood and show him.
The scent was the detail that let me know the degree of doneness.
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Last edited by MrKhay; 09-16-2011 at 02:07 PM..
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What made you think to even do this in the first place?
just wondering.
pk
Fords have extraordinarily good heaters. Plus, the engine in that car had some work done on it that made gave it a high output in both horsepower, and performance in general. I was thinking one day, "I could cook something on that engine"...it was for real a "Hot Engine". I figured a 2 1/2 hour drive down the interstate would be just enough time to roast a big chunk of sirloin. I was right.
OK, I have to admit that roasting on your engine really intriqued me so I went looking around the web and this is one site I thought you may find interesting:
How to Cook Food on Your Car's Engine
Nothing puts a damper on a road trip like having to stop the car, pop the hood, and check the engine--unless of course you're just checking to see if your pork tenderloin is done. Engine-block cooking is a tradition going back almost as long as the automobile itself, and now that gasoline prices are at an all-time high, it's never made more sense to ask your engine to do more than just get you from point A to point B. Start your engines and get ready to carbecue!
I looked at that site, and read their comments, suggestions, directions, and recipes. Made me want to buy a car and some food stuffs, and work up a feast!
OK, I have to admit that roasting on your engine really intriqued me so I went looking around the web and this is one site I thought you may find interesting:
How to Cook Food on Your Car's Engine
Nothing puts a damper on a road trip like having to stop the car, pop the hood, and check the engine--unless of course you're just checking to see if your pork tenderloin is done. Engine-block cooking is a tradition going back almost as long as the automobile itself, and now that gasoline prices are at an all-time high, it's never made more sense to ask your engine to do more than just get you from point A to point B. Start your engines and get ready to carbecue!
Took a trip to visit the trees I planted near Columbus. I figured the trip would be just enough time to roast a pork tenderloin on the engine.
I wrapped the meat along with the earlier mentioned vegetables in a double layer of aluminum foil, certain to remember the spice rub of salt, pepper, and cinnamon. I cut small slits in the tenderloin and inserted cloves of garlic.
The result was a tender and juicey dinner when I arrived at my destination.
If you are going to take a short trip. you may be able to whip-up an egg sandwich, or fry some potatoes on your engine while driving.
Back in the day, I had a fast car, a true 70's "Muscle Car". Actually, it was more of a "Pony Car."
Once a month, I drove to the north side of Chicago for my monthly Naval Reserve Drill. I had to show for muster at 0700, so I'd leave home on Friday night, around midnight.
Before leaving, I'd take a Choice Beef Loin Roast,do a spice rub of garlic powder, sage, cinnamon, and whatever other spice or herb, double wrap it in aluminum foil, with some onions, carrots, potatoes, a couple sticks of celery, and a pile of mushrooms, then set it on the intake manifold of the engine. I was careful not to place it in the way of any moving parts...throttle or choke mechanism and so forth.
A 2 hour drive to the Naval Air Station at Glenview Illinois was just enough time to perfectly roast the meat, and the vegetables were tender, and flavorful.
As I drove along the interstate, and through Milwaukee, the scent of roasting beef filled my car, and always got a look of wonder from the officials at toll booths and service stations. I was the "Beef Rod".
The Marine standing guard at the Main Gate of the base would stop me and demand to know where that wonderful scent was coming from. I'd have to open my hood and show him.
The scent was the detail that let me know the degree of doneness.
I'm almost waiting for the punchline here somewhere..
Hm, no funny taste with all the oil and gas fumes?
No off tastes from the engine. My engine is clean and really fine tuned. If the meat is wrapped properly, there will be no foul flavors. Just the rich flavor of perfectly roasted meat.
No off tastes from the engine. My engine is clean and really fine tuned. If the meat is wrapped properly, there will be no foul flavors. Just the rich flavor of perfectly roasted meat.
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Took a road trip to the northern Wisconsin border with Michigan. I figured there would be plenty of time to bake a nice meatloaf.
Worked out really well. The meat loaf was juicy and delicious. Baked a couple of potatoes and roasted some carrots and Brussels Sprouts along with he splendid loaf of meat.
Maybe roast a turkey on the way to Grandma's house this Christmas.. if it can be done, man will find a way.
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Originally Posted by MrKhay
Took a road trip to the northern Wisconsin border with Michigan. I figured there would be plenty of time to bake a nice meatloaf.
Worked out really well. The meat loaf was juicy and delicious. Baked a couple of potatoes and roasted some carrots and Brussels Sprouts along with he splendid loaf of meat.
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