All About Wood Fired Pizza Ovens

Wood fired pizza ovens are considered to be "low tech" but highly efficient. Because of advanced thermal engineering and materials used in the design and construction of these types of ovens, foods can be prepared very quickly. For example, if cooking a raw, fully topped pizza in a regular gas or electric oven takes up to 20 minutes, it can be ready in two to three minutes in these type of outdoor pizza ovens.

How is this done? Well, a fire is built inside the oven and as it burns, the heavy, insulated walls and dome of the oven heat up. Once that domed chamber is "white hot", the fire is either allowed to die down or is kept very low. The oven itself remains hot for hours because the heat that is stored in the oven walls and domed ceiling is radiating out and now allows you to cook or bake in extremely high temperatures immediately or lower temps when it starts to cool with passing time.

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Because the construction of wood fired pizza ovens has the goal of even heat distribution and a balance of heat sources, cooking is relatively consistent throughout the cooking chamber. This means that items put into the chamber, or oven, are cooked evenly, without the need for turning or rotating. You will want to make sure, however, that the wood you use is dry and similarly sized. If you use wood that is all different sizes, your fire could burn unevenly and it would take longer for your oven to heat to the proper temperature. Also, beware of treated woods (painted or stained) as they can produce toxins when burning.

Your best choice for firewood is to purchase seasoned, split and ready to burn standard cords of wood. If you are able to, look for woods that have a high BTU (British Thermal Unit), as they have a higher production of energy when burned. Oak and Almond are examples of hard and clean burning woods.

If you are very interested in building a variation of masonry home pizza ovens, there are several specialist sites that offer information and instructions on how to go about this task. Some even have superb kits with full assembly instructions.

All About Wood Fired Pizza Ovens

Jane May is a writer on consumer products. She enjoys writing about cooking and cooking aids. Visit her site http://www.PerfectPizzaOvens.com to find out relevant information on building, buying and using wood fired pizza ovens today!

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