Ooni Karu, Essentials Manual

Page 1: ...Ooni Karu Essentials Guide How to set up use and look after Ooni Karu plus handy tips and recipes ...

Page 2: ...l times around Ooni Karu Ooni Karu will get hot Do not touch the outer shell while in use Contents Say hello to Ooni Karu 2 Getting the most from Ooni Karu 4 Ooni Karu features 6 What s in the box 8 Tools for cooking 10 Which fuel should you use 12 Chimney vent 14 Cooking with Wood 16 Charcoal 18 Gas 20 Flame management 22 Top tips for making great pizza 24 Top tips for launching pizza 26 Recipes ...

Page 3: ...e same high heats Ooni Karu heats to 932 F 500 C and is ready to start cooking awesome pizza in just 15 minutes create authentic Neapolitan style pizza plus incredible steak delicious roasted vegetables and more Like all Ooni products cooking with Ooni Karu is simple fun and unique Whether you re a beginner or pro the Essentials Guide will help you to enjoy the Ooni Karu experience Be sure to hold...

Page 4: ...it s essential to allow Ooni Karu to cool first before attaching the Gas Burner Cooking Ooni Karu has been designed to run at up to 932 F 500 C If your oven exceeds this temperature simply stop adding fuel You can also remove the hatch to lower the temperature If you are taking a break from cooking give Ooni Karu a rest too stop adding fuel or switch off the Gas Burner Everybody loves 60 second pi...

Page 5: ...3 feet 1 metre of space around the oven for proper airflow Remember to remove the chimney cap and leave the door on for optimum performance Gas Remove the chimney and door when cooking with gas You can add the chimney cap to the oven body to create a seal 06 The door will be hot while cooking so be mindful of where you place it when it is removed ...

Page 6: ...the rear of Ooni Karu when cooking with wood or charcoal to control flames 5 Door Thick and fully insulated to retain heat with a cool to touch handle The door must be off when cooking with gas 6 Burner Carefully designed to help Ooni Karu reach optimum temperatures when firing with wood and charcoal The holes in the grate serve a dual purpose to increase airflow through the fuel and to allow exce...

Page 7: ...at least 752 F 400 C when baking Neapolitan style pizza Ooni Premium Natural Firestarters Ooni Premium Natural Firestarters are made from 100 natural wood shavings and are free from chemical aromas for a pure and quick fuel ignition in your Ooni Karu Ooni Pizza Peels Range Our pizza peels have been designed specifically for use with Ooni pizza ovens and are sleek and easy to transport and store Ha...

Page 8: ... weather and ambient temperatures Gas Burner available at ooni com Region dependent Fuel Temperature Benefits Charcoal Wood Up to 932 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 932 F 500 C Cooking with wood alone is the fuel of choic...

Page 9: ... your chimney vent is open and chimney cap is removed This will provide maximum airflow and top temperatures through the oven Open chimney vent increases the draw of air through the oven creating more powerful flames and an increased heat Closed chimney vent reduces the draw of air for a smokier effect and a lower heat 14 Are your pizza toppings cooking faster than the pizza base Simply close the ...

Page 10: ...ith high resin content such as pine or spruce might add unwanted flavours to your cooking 1 Start with 3 6 pieces of wood in your grate and light with natural firestarters You can also light with a blowtorch 2 Refuel when the wood has mainly burnt to embers but before all visible flames have disappeared 3 Add fuel little and often and do not overfill wood must not overflow the grate 1 2 3 Size We ...

Page 11: ...will block the holes in the grate resulting in reduced airflow 1 Start with 2 3 pieces of charcoal in your grate and light with natural firestarters 2 Ooni Karu is not ready to cook when the charcoal is black and producing smoke When your charcoal is glowing white with red centre it is ready to cook 3 Top up little and often to maintain a good base temperature Always leave room for airflow through...

Page 12: ...oor off at all times when cooking with the Gas Burner Never leave Ooni Karu unattended when cooking with gas Always disconnect from the gas bottle when not in use Your Gas Burner will perform best when it is stored inside when it is not in use Lighting Push in and slowly turn the control knob anticlockwise until you hear a click and the burner ignites Continue to push and hold in the knob for 5 se...

Page 13: ...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 Ooni Karu 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 ...

Page 14: ... the flames 3 Using your Ooni Infrared thermometer aim for at least 752 F 400 C in the centre of your stone baking board before you launch a pizza into the oven 4 Rotate your pizza every 20 30 seconds to achieve an even bake on your crusts and toppings 5 Top up your fuel little and often and allow new fuel to burn for a couple of minutes before adding food 6 Check out the recipes and guides availa...

Page 15: ...oppings stop and shake the peel to check that your dough is moving freely If it s stuck pick it up and add more flour to the peel You have to do this before you add toppings Keep your toppings light Heavy ingredients will weigh down your dough and make it harder to lift off of the peel Work swiftly there s no need to rush but remember dough that rests on the peel for too long will be more likely t...

Page 16: ... minutes until it is firm and stretchy Return the dough to the bowl Cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 2 hours If mixing with a mixer Fit the mixer with the dough hook and place the flour in the mixer bowl Turn the machine on at a low speed and gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour Once combined leave the dough to keep mixing to at the same speed for 5 10 minute...

Page 17: ...for Neapolitan pizzas Method Place the oil in a pan over a medium heat When warm add the garlic and fry until softened but not brown Add all the remaining ingredients then simmer on a low heat for 20 minutes or until the flavor has deepened and the sauce has thickened slightly This sauce can be used straight away or placed in an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to a week ready to...

Page 18: ...a while it heats up Using a small amount of flour dust your Ooni pizza peel Stretch the pizza dough ball out to 12 and lay it out on your pizza peel Using a large spoon or ladle spread the sauce evenly across the pizza dough base Next add the cheese and slide the pizza into the pizza oven Slide the pizza off the peel and into your Ooni pizza oven making sure to rotate the pizza regularly Once cook...

Page 19: ...ur Skillet and place the skillet into your oven Note that the Skillet handle will become very hot and should be handled with care remember to use Ooni Gloves or a dry dish towel and to place the skillet on a heat proof surface Remove the hot skillet from the oven Place the chicken skin side down onto the hot Skillet and leave the chicken to sizzle untouched for 3 minutes or until the skin starts t...

Page 20: ... stainless steel cleaner to remove any marks or smudges How do I clean the stone baking board Your stone baking board can be cleaned by running Ooni Karu at top temperatures If you need to remove hard to budge debris from the stone use our Ooni Pizza Oven Brush Only cook pizza and dry bread based dishes directly on the stone baking board If you are cooking meat vegetables or other dishes then use ...

Page 21: ...mber to store your Ooni Karu indoors when it is not in use I can see soot inside Ooni Karu Soot is natural when burning solid fuels Excess soot can be wiped down using a dry paper towel or the Ooni Pizza Oven Brush when Ooni Karu has completely cooled You can reduce the amount of soot through efficient fuel management as described on page 22 Remember to open the chimney vent fully and remove the c...

Page 22: ...y stone baking board looks dirty Your stone baking board may change colour during your cook but this will not affect performance If you want you can scrape away any excess flour or food with the Ooni Pizza Oven Brush Once the stone baking board has completely cooled you can flip it over for the next time you cook the high temperatures inside Ooni Karu will naturally clean the underside My burner g...

Page 23: ...ore trying again Do not try to reignite rapidly and in quick succession 7 Return to your propane tank and open up the gas flow fully I can t see a spark the gas won t ignite Remove the Gas Burner from Ooni Karu A 1 Wipe the piezo ignition tip clean with a dry paper towel 2 Ensure that the piezo ignition tip is 3mm away from the flame output as pictured The flame will not stay alight The Burner onl...

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