Heat coals in a charcoal chimney. 2. Once hot, place 12 coals on bottom (camp table, fire pit, etc). 3. Nestle camp oven on top of the coals. 4. Recipe construction 5. Cover with the camp oven lid. 6. Place heated coals over the entire lid. 7. Cook per recipe directions. 8. Use a lid-lifter to remove lid when done.