Does Ooni Need Another Wood-Fired Pizza Oven?

Ooni Karu

Ooni, the portable pizza oven giant, has just unveiled their new pizza oven Kickstarter campaign. They are calling it “Karu,” which we are told is the Finnish word for “rugged.” The Ooni Karu is a smaller, lighter oven than its bigger wood and charcoal-burning sibling – the Ooni Pro. And, with about $80k pledged just hours into the campaign, the question posed in the title of this article seems to have an answer already.

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Cedar Plank Salmon on the Ooni Pro (Uuni Pro)

Cedar Plank Salmon

Cedar Plank Salmon on the Ooni Pro

Cedar plank Salmon is one of those summer-time treats that really shines in the Ooni Pro (formerly the Uuni Pro). We love cooking with wood as a fuel, but using a cedar plank as a cooking surface is something else. In this cook, we used lump charcoal so we could easily get the oven up to speed fast. Be sure to check out the video, but read on for more details. Continue reading “Cedar Plank Salmon on the Ooni Pro (Uuni Pro)”

The Benefits of Cooking with Wood

Benefits of Cooking with Wood

The Beauty and Benefits of Cooking with Wood

Wood has been used as a cooking fuel for millenia. This was particularly true among ancient peoples who did not have the whole spectrum of gas and electric cooking options we have today. However, cooking with wood has made a recent comeback, because many people are discovering that it imbues the food with extra flavor, while also creating a fun experience and providing health benefits over conventional cooking or grilling methods. In fact, you’re sure to find that cooking with wood is… Continue reading “The Benefits of Cooking with Wood”