How to Make a Pizza Box Solar Oven

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain a pizza box.

   Order a pizza and save the box, or just ask for one at the local pizzeria.
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   Step 2: Line the bottom with black construction paper.

   You can also paint it black.
   
   The color black absorbs heat well. , This reflects sunlight on to the food. , Don’t use raw meat.
   
   It might not cook all the way through.
   
   Try a slice of pizza or a hotdog.
   
   Put the food on a preferably dark colored plate.
   
   Put it in the bottom of the pizza box. , This makes it so no bugs land on your food. ,, Solar ovens work slowly, so don't do this on an empty belly. , Make sure it is not raw. , If not put it back in and check at 30-minute intervals. ,
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   Step 3: Line the top with aluminum foil.

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   Step 4: Select the food you want to cook.

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   Step 5: Wrap plastic wrap on top of the bottom and secure with tape.

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   Step 6: Go outside and using string

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   Step 7: fix the top side of the pizza box to reflect the most sunlight on the food.

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   Step 8: Wait an hour or so.

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   Step 9: Pull the food out and test for being cooked.

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    Step 10: If it is cooked

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    Step 11: To reuse

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    Step 12: just put new plastic wrap on and occasionally change the black paper.

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