Can you cook anything else in a pizza oven?

The amazing thing about wood fired pizza ovens is just how versatile they are. Just like with your regular oven in your kitchen, you can pretty much cook anything you like – all you need is the right tools and to find the right temperature.

Are pizza ovens only for pizza?

You're probably wondering what can you cook in a pizza oven besides pizza? The answer is PLENTY! Anything you can make in your regular oven or on the grill, you can make even better in a traditional brick wood-fired oven; from chestnuts for snacking to fish for lunch, to warm and hearty stews for dinner.

Can a pizza oven be used for baking?

Although wood-fired pizza ovens are typically used to bake pizza at a super-high temperature, they can also be used to bake cakes. As a general rule, you can bake cake in a wood-fired pizza oven as long as the temperature stays around 350°F.

What else can I cook in an Ooni pizza oven?

Can you cook burgers in a pizza oven?

When that craving for burgers calls, fire up your Ooni pizza oven: our cast-iron flame-cooked double smash burger is stacked with gouda cheese, pickle, red onion, lettuce and tomato, and served between sweet butter-toasted brioche buns.

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Are wood fired pizza ovens worth it?

A traditional wood fired oven is made from bricks, clay, and stone. They are very heavy and they take a long time to construct. Although they are excellent at cooking pizza, they are not practical or affordable for most people.

What is the best wood to use in a pizza oven?

Oak is generally the best all-round wood for your wood-fired pizza stove, and it can be used alone or with small amounts of fruitwood added for a more nuanced flavor. If you're unsure which wood to go for, go for oak firewood for your pizza oven, you won't be disappointed.

Can you cook meat on a pizza stone?

Press your meats

Take that pizza stone out of the oven and put it to use as a grill press! Since it's heavy and can handle hight heat, it will help large cuts of meat or whole birds have better contact with the grill grate and your cooking time will be decreased. You'll get some superior grill marks too!

Can you cook meat in an Ooni?

The extreme heat from Ooni pizza ovens provides the ideal cook for a juicy, tender, and succulent steak. With the Ooni Dual Sided Grizzler Plate, you can cook multiple steaks at a time – using the grizzler ribs to create those picture perfect sear marks. Simple but effective. You'll thank us later!

What else can you use a pizza maker for?

Can glass go in a pizza oven?

Note: Never use ceramic, glass, or inexpensive aluminum utensils inside a wood fire pizza oven. Your utensils will almost directly come in contact with flames, so do not even use 'oven-proof' glass utensils as well. All of those materials will instantly crack or bend when in proximity to the flame.

What is special about a pizza oven?

Crispier crust – The high temperatures produced by the radiant heat from the fire and heat bouncing off the inside walls of the oven makes the outside of the pizza crisp quickly. Any moisture in the dough is quickly sealed off, preventing the base of the dough from becoming soggy.

Can I use cast iron pan in Ooni pizza oven?

MULTI-PURPOSE: Great for use in any Ooni pizza oven, the Ooni cast-iron skillet pan can be used over open fires and on a domestic hob or stovetop.

What else can you cook in Ooni FYRA?

The Fyra is also great for cooking steak, bread, meat, vegetables, and more. You'll be blown away not only by what all you can cook in an Ooni Fyra, but the flavor that the wood pellets and high temperatures add to your food. The Ooni Fyra preheats in 15 minutes, which is comparable to the average kitchen oven.

What other things can you cook on a pizza stone?

Can you roast vegetables on a pizza stone?

Roast those vegetables

A pizza stone is the secret to the crispiest, crunchiest roasted vegetables ever. Just toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper, lay them out on the stone, and roast until tender.

Can you cook fish on a pizza stone?

I rubbed the fish with olive oil, but everything else I grilled straight on the stone, and it easily lifted off when finished. Kitchen equipment comes and goes, but my love for this humble pizza stone is here to stay.

What wood should you not cook with?

Type of Wood

Softwoods such as pine, redwood, fir, cedar and cypress are not ideal for cooking because they contain terpenes and sap. This gives the meat a bad flavor. Each wood produces a different flavor. The climate and soil in which it grows greatly impacts the flavor.

Can I use wood chips in pizza oven?

For steady, longer burning times, you must use wood chunks, not wood chips, in your KettlePizza. Fist-sized chunks burn long and steady and create the hot oven you're looking for. Chips are just for quick smoky flavor that you might use to flavor a steak or chicken.

Can I use charcoal in a pizza oven?

Yes! It's super common to use charcoal in a pizza oven. It's the best way to achieve that unique flavour for meats, veggies, fish and a range of other dishes. However, not every pizza oven is designed for charcoal.