Essentials Guide
Which fuel should you use?
Ooni Karu 12 has been
designed for use with solid
fuels, including real wood
and charcoal, as well as
propane gas with the use of
the Gas Burner accessory.
Whichever fuel you choose,
Ooni Karu 12 will cook
incredible dishes.
Ooni Karu 12 preheats super
quickly and will heat most
eciently when topped up
with fuel gradually, which
creates the best environment
to allow for proper airflow.
Top up little and often
to maintain consistent
temperatures. Solid fuels
should never overflow out of
the grate and the fuel hatch
should always be able to fit in
place and close comfortably.
Before you cook, use a hard-
wearing brush to clean any
excess ash or fuel residue
from the grate so that the
air can flow through the
perforations.
Cooking with fire is as much
an art as it is as a science –
the following table will give
you an idea of the results to
expect from each fuel:
* Please note that the above figures are estimates and are
dependent on weather and ambient temperatures.
** Gas Burner available at ooni.com. Region dependent.
Fuel Temperature Benefits
Charcoal &
Wood
Up to 950°F
(500°C)
Lighting a base layer of charcoal keeps a steady, even
temperature; adding wood will give a burst of heat and wood-
fired flavor, which is perfect for pizza.
See page 16 for lighting instructions.
Wood Up to 950°F
(500°C)
Cooking with wood alone is the fuel of choice for Neapolitan
pizza purists. Wood is also ideal for any food that enjoys a fast
cooking time, such as steak, fish and vegetables.
See page 16 for lighting instructions.
Charcoal Up to 950°F
(500°C)
Bake amazing bread, meat and more with charcoal. We love
the option for low and slow cooking with charcoal and it gives
you the option to bake thicker-crust and deeper-dish pizza.
Charcoal will give a base temperature without excess flame.
See page 18 for lighting instructions.
Gas ** From 482-950°F
(250-500°C)
For cooking with ultimate speed and reaching super high
temperatures very quickly, use the Ooni Gas Burner to create
the ideal temperature for cooking pizza and so much more.
See your Gas Burner manual for lighting instructions.
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Never use water to clean
the grate.