Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven – Wood and Gas Outdoor Pizza Oven with Pizza Stone & Integrated Thermometer, Pizza Oven Outdoor, Dual Fuel 16 Inch Pizza Maker, Outdoor Cooking Grill
$849.00
Description
Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven – Wood and Gas Outdoor Pizza Oven with Pizza Stone & Integrated Thermometer, Pizza Oven Outdoor, Dual Fuel 16 Inch Pizza Maker, Outdoor Cooking Grill
In-Depth Review
I’ve always loved cooking outdoors, but mobile pizza ovens have been something I’ve been eyeing for a while. I finally took the plunge and picked up the Ooni Karu 2 Pro. Right out of the box, I was excited to get started, and I knew I was in for a treat.
**First Impressions**
When I first unboxed the Ooni Karu 2 Pro, the sleek design and sturdy build really caught my attention. You can tell that it’s made for serious outdoor cooking. The instructions were clear and simple, which made assembly quick and easy, even for someone like me who usually ends up fumbling through DIY projects.
**Build Quality & Design**
The oven is made of stainless steel, which not only looks great but seems durable enough to withstand the elements. It has a good weight to it, sitting at about 33.7 pounds, so I don’t worry about it tipping over during windy days. The glass door provides a nice view of the cooking process, which is great for show-off moments during gatherings with family and friends. Plus, the integrated thermometer gives you a quick way to monitor your heat without having to open the door.
**Performance & Daily Use**
Now for the important part: how does it cook? I’ve tested it out a few times now, and I have to say, the performance is impressive! It heats up quickly—within about 15 minutes—and can easily reach temperatures over 800°F. I’ve made classic Margherita pizzas, and they come out with that perfectly charred crust and gooey melted cheese. The dual-fuel capability (wood and gas) is a game-changer because I can use it for those nights when I want a quick setup (gas) and for when I have a little more time to enjoy the process (wood). Each fuel source brings a unique flavor to the pizza, and I’ve loved experimenting with both.
**Who This Is Best For**
The Ooni Karu 2 Pro is ideal for anyone who loves outdoor cooking, whether you’re a novice or an experienced chef. If you frequently host gatherings or simply love making pizza at home, it’ll serve you well. The portability also makes it perfect for camping trips or tailgating if you’re looking to impress friends with delicious food.
**Pros and Cons**
There are, of course, a few things to keep in mind. On the plus side, the oven is versatile with its dual-fuel options and easy to operate. It also cooks pizzas in about a minute, which is incredible. However, the only downside I’ve experienced is that it takes a bit of skill to master the perfect pizza cooking time and temperature, especially with the wood. If you’re not careful, you might end up with a burnt pizza—but practice makes perfect!
**Final Verdict**
Overall, I’m really happy with my purchase of the Ooni Karu 2 Pro. It has transformed my outdoor cooking game, allowing me to prepare pizzas that rival what you’d find at a restaurant. Its build quality, performance, and design make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor cooking experience. If you’re considering making the investment, you won’t be disappointed.
Technical Specifications
Additional Information
| ASIN | B0DLH28V1D |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| Date First Available | October 30, 2024 |
Warranty & Support
Specification
Overview
| Brand Name |
ooni |
|---|---|
| Model Info |
Karu 2 Pro |
| Item Weight |
33.7 pounds |
| Product Dimensions |
16 x 24 x 37.5 inches |
| Item model number |
Karu 2 Pro |
| Capacity |
12 Cubic Centimeters |
| Installation Type |
Countertop |
| Part Number |
UU-P2EE00 |
| Special Features |
Portable |
| Oven Cooking Mode |
Solid Fuel or Gas |
| Burner type |
Solid Fuel or Gas |
| Color |
Black |
| Voltage |
1 Volts |
| Wattage |
1 KW |
| Fuel type |
Solid Fuel or Gas |
| Material Type |
Stainless Steel |
| Included Components |
Pizza Oven |
| Batteries Included? |
No |
| Batteries Required? |
No |
| ASIN |
B0DLH28V1D |
| Date First Available |
October 30, 2024 |
Customer Reviews
12 reviews for Ooni Karu 2 Pro Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven – Wood and Gas Outdoor Pizza Oven with Pizza Stone & Integrated Thermometer, Pizza Oven Outdoor, Dual Fuel 16 Inch Pizza Maker, Outdoor Cooking Grill
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Frankie –
Restaurant-Quality Pizza at Home
If you’re serious about making high-quality pizzas — or even occasional roasts and steaks — right at home, the Ooni Karu 2 Pro is, in my opinion, an excellent investment. It offers the rare combination of wood-fired authenticity and gas-fired convenience, giving you full control over flavor and fuel type depending on the day. The oven blends power, versatility, and a surprisingly forgiving learning curve (once you spend a little time practicing), consistently delivering restaurant-worthy results straight to your backyard.With a maximum temperature of 950°F (500°C), the Karu 2 Pro gets hot enough to cook a true Neapolitan-style pizza in about 60 seconds. Its minimum temperature of 320°F (160°C) also makes it suitable for lower-temperature bakes, slow roasts, or finishing dishes. The built-in digital temperature hub with Bluetooth connectivity allows you to monitor both ambient oven temps and food probe readings from your phone, helping you maintain accuracy while you cook.For anyone even moderately dedicated to outdoor cooking or homemade pizza nights, the Karu 2 Pro earns a strong “highly recommended.” Just keep in mind that dialing in the fire takes a little practice — and you’ll likely want the optional gas burner for maximum flexibility.
Thomas Peterson –
Absolutely Amazing Wood and gas It’s really fun making pizza.
The Karu 16 pro is an amazing unit. I was using a different dual fuel pizza oven previously. On the Ooni the fuel container for wood / charcoal is large enough to get very high heat (easily over 1000). Can adjust the temp by closing one of the dampers. Fuel lasts a good deal of time (no rush reloading). Open the back and add more wood or charcoal. Like any wood fired oven, if you use poor quality wood, or too much at a time, it can smoke and soot up the class. Needs a little practice for wood management. On gas can easily get well over 900 with clean adjustable fuel. On low gas gets me over 600 (ballpark) perfect for a thin and crispy type pizza. Gas is far easier, gas attachment works great, runs clean and is very adjustable. Best of all, it runs / cooks well right out of the box. My other pizza oven needed a better stone for good results, and really never worked that good on wood. This is a very good pizza oven, that does not need upgrades to make the best pizza. Highly recommended. IMO – using a turning peel to mange the bake is 1/2 the fun of making pizza. A self turning unit would take away from the experience. The entire process is rather fun. I use the Ooni far more often than my Blackstone. Per the description this is a fairly heavy unit (over 60 lbs), and can be tough to move. That would be true if you keep it all together. But you can easily remove the stone (keep the original packing for the stone) and move the oven without the stone. With the stone removed, it’s very portable. Honestly one of the better things I have purchased. Recommendation when just learning how to make Pizza, consider cooking at lower temps. At over 900, things move really fast. You can go from near perfection (browning) to some char is just seconds. Some pizza styles actually work better at lower temp. You can get it hot, launch the pizza, and turn it down for a slower cook. Some of my best pizza’s were launched 725 +_ and then turned down. If needed, turn up the gas mid cook.
Paul Lucht –
It does great on the temperature hold
This product is well made
Nalbert –
Prefect pizza every time
We have been using this for a couple of months now. It was easy to put together. The 16in size has been more than enough room for the pizzas we have made. Heats up quickly and cooks pizzas in about 90 seconds. Compared to what other units can cost this is a great deal for what you get.
Amazon Customer –
Stained door glass on the first day.
My wife says that I will not be able to keep it like new, I am a picky person, I like to keep my equipment like new, that is why after use, I give it an extra official cleaning, to my surprise the glass door was stained, let’s say 8%, I tried to clean it with some traditional glass cleaners, but nothing, it seems that the stains are embedded inside the glass, which disappoints me quite a bit, since I chose this oven precisely because it had a glass door and you could see the process, I think that if I use it about 20 times, the glass of the door will not be visible at all from the inside, I suspect that using this burner to the maximum will be responsible for the stains on the glass of the door, since it easily reaches the glass. I will try to use this oven more in charcoal mode, since the flame would be calmer, if Ooni has any advice on how to clean this glass, I wish you could enlighten me. As for the OONI App, it’s great. It tells you everything you need to know to control your heating time and keeps a record of the time and heating, also in a table analysis. If OONI has any advice for me regarding the successful cleaning and maintenance of this glass, I would appreciate it. However, I will not return it; I will adapt to the problems. Rating so far: 4 stars 🌟.
Steven –
Makes the BEST homemade pizzas I’ve ever had.
Fantastic oven. This is my first time making pizza at high temperatures which is definitely intimidating, but with some light researching I was able to make some nice pizzas. If you’re thinking of getting this, my number one tip is to watch some videos before using. First pizzas will have a learning curve, but practice makes perfect. Overall, this is an excellent pizza oven and I would highly recommend.
Amazon Customer –
Best family time ever!
Cannot recommend enough! This was worth the money! We have only used it with wood so far but that’s because it’s awesome! We can’t wait to use it for other meals besides pizza but it is so easy to use, clean and the environment it creates is so unique. The wood burning smells amazing and its brings the whole family together. Putting this together took no time at all-Ooni has an exceptional library of videos on their website to guide through the process that is super quick.
Adrián González –
A pesar de su elevadísimo precio, el horno es increíble, con muy poca leña alcanza los 400°C en menos de 15 minutos. Al ser de 16″ hay espacio para girar cómodamente la pizza y que se haga uniformemente. Para el que sea amante de las pizzas es una buena inversión
Michael Renken –
Wer Pizza liebt, braucht diesen Ofen.Temperatur bis 550 Grad CelsiusPerfekte Pizza in nur 60-90 SekundenBluetooth Thermometer funktioniert sehr gut, auch ohne Anmeldung.Absolute Empfehlung
Katmtm –
طبعا ما عليها كلام فرن بيتزا ممتاز و جودة في التصنيع و مبطن لكن لازم تشتري موقد الغاز لكي تستطيع استخدام الغاز و الحطب حسب رغبتك أروع فرن للخبز و البيتزا لن تحتاج غيرة في المستقبل
Adex –
Was torn between one of these and a Gozney, but this was physically a little smaller in size and fits perfectly where I wanted to put it without being overbearing. Easy to use and makes good pizzas!
Marco –
Bellissimo prodotto. Raggiunge i 400 gradi in poco tempo ed ha una buona coibentazione. Le pizze vengono fenomenali. Non vedo l’ora di provare a fare il pane