Trout on the Manifold

There’s a book called “Manifold Destiny” by Maynard and Scheller that inspired this dish. Believe it or not, many people have recounted similar cooking methods during road trips. I guess you could say that hunger is the mother of invention. How would we survive without foil or duct tape?

Lay out the sheets of foil (doubling up will prevent scorching the bottom).
Layer in the sliced potatoes, onions and carrots, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Place the fish on top and add salt and pepper.,

Cover the fish with the sliced lemons.

Gather up the sides of the foil and fold to seal. Wrap the ends up to create an air-tight parcel.

Place the foil package on the manifold and secure with pieces of foil. This is especially important if you are travelling on back roads or if you are a lousy driver.

The fish will be cooked in around 30 minutes of highway driving but use your good judgement. You may have to do this a few times until you really get the hang of your engine heat and the degree of doneness you desire. Good travelling!

Trout on the Manifold