Clean thoroughly an empty 1-gallon paint can, using a scrub brush and hot water to remove all traces of paint.
Use a knife to poke three 1-inch holes on one side of the can. Locate each hole about 1 inch apart and 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch from the bottom of the can.
Poke three more holes on the other side of the can. Position these holes about 1 inch apart and about 1 inch from the top of the can.
Position the stove so that the lower of the holes you punched face the wind. This will allow circulation to keep your fire burning hot.
Pack kindling and wood loosely into the bottom half of the can.
Pour a little lighter fluid on the wood and kindling, then light it with a match. The wind should act as a bellows through the lower ventilation holes, escaping through the higher holes on the opposite side of the can. Place a pot or pan on top of the can. To bake, put the lid on the can, then place the pot or pan on the lid.
