Essentials Guide

Flame Management
What are you looking for
when cooking with fire?
Neapolitan-style pizza needs
real flame to cook a pizza in
60 seconds.
This is the type of fire to aim for for Neapolitan-style pizza; it’s the result of fuel management.
You’ll see this when fuel is given time to burn through properly and there is enough room for
airflow through the grate.
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If you are cooking with
charcoal, the flames will be
smaller. Add a small piece
of kindling 2 or 3 minutes
before you bake your pizza
to achieve the flames as in
image 1.
Ooni Karu 12 is not ready to cook a 60-second pizza when the fuel tray looks like this. If this
is your scenario, gradually build up a flame using smaller pieces of kindling, allowing for good
airflow through the grate. Always give new fuel enough time to burn properly before you start
cooking.
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