haybox

British

/ ˈheɪˌbɒks /

noun

an airtight box full of hay or other insulating material used to keep partially cooked food warm and allow cooking by retained heat

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The practice of digging bean-holes, recently revived in the New York Times’ food section, goes back to the Native Americans; DIY haybox cooking was popular among the pioneers.

From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2014

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