Cajun microwaves

14 gauge aluminum. I remember there was this site my dad's friend had sent him with directions for when we built one in I think the Summer of '12. I'll try to fish it up later and get back to you.

That link will answer all your questions, but when I get home I'll go mess with it and get you more in-depth details. 14 gauge aluminum is the only thing I remember for sure, the rest of your questions I have a decent idea but don't want to accidentally screw up explaining it and make it more complicated.

I just use heavy duty aluminum foil and replace it each time. It comes apart so it stores virtually flat. It ain't pretty but it cooks just as good as the rest. I build the whole thing out of one 5/8" sheet of plywood, save for the steel pan up top which has to be welded.

I can cook up to a 55# pig if I cut off the head, 35# if I leave the head on.

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what are the advantages of a cajun microwave?

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You cook low and slow with radiant heat. It allows you to cook large quantities or a single large item (like a pig). The meat comes out tender and juicy since the heat and moisture has nowhere to go. Most importantly, it gives you an excuse to sit outside for 6-8 hrs, poke a fire and drink beer while "cooking."

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last coco, any more pics?

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What kind of pics you want? If you want the plans and how to build one, e-mail me:

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It's a breeze to clean up. Dump the drips pans, pull out the foil, unscrew several screws and the whole thing stacks up or stands up pretty darn flat.

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What y'all thing about this? Cost and quality wise.

Caja China

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It's probably fine. My biggest reason for building mine is ease of storage. It stores flat and out of the way. I don't have anywhere to store a 4'x3' item. For $200, it's not going to be a super durable product, but it'll work if you use it a couple of times a year. I will probably have to re-make mine in a year or so as the plywood takes a beating when you use it, but the steel pan will outlast me and several microwaves.

The Al Simons ones run in the 1000's but sure do look nice.

Al Simon's

They sure are. All cypress and stainless. Hand made. Great guy as well.

shite son, dig a hole and put ya pig in there and build a fire on top

yea thats what I've read so far, 14 gauge. any link would be of help. TIA