Ooni
Karu 12 - 1st Generation
Experience authentic outdoor cooking with the Ooni Karu 12, a rugged and ultra-portable 12-inch multi-fuel pizza oven. Weighing just 26.5 lbs, it offers exceptional portability for any adventure. Choose your fuel – wood, charcoal, or an optional gas burner – to reach intense heat up to 950°F (500°C) and cook restaurant-quality pizza in as little as 60 seconds. Its compact, foldable design makes it ideal for balconies, backyards, or camping, versatile enough for pizzas, wings, and steaks.
$399.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
214
/ 278
#214 in Pizza Makers & Ovens
Price vs Category Average
-82%
Below average
Material
Oven Body: Stainless Steel; Internal/Base/Legs: Stainless Steel; Back/Front Nose: Aluminum; Visor: Borosilicate glass
/ Oven Body: Stainless Steel; Internal/Base/Legs: Stainless Steel; Back/Front Nose: Aluminum; Visor: Borosilicate glass
Who it's for
- True Multi-Fuel Capability
- Rapid High Heat Attainment
- Highly Portable Design
Who should skip it
- Subpar Heat Retention
- Challenging Fuel Management
- Basic Door Design
Key Specs
Material
Oven Body: Stainless Steel; Internal/Base/Legs: Stainless Steel; Back/Front Nose: Aluminum; Visor: Borosilicate glass
Maximum Temperature
950 °F (500 °C)
Weight Unboxed
26.5 lb (12kg)
Fuel Type
Wood, Charcoal, or optional Gas Burner
Dimensions Unboxed
Length: 31.5in, Width: 15.8in, Width: 30.3in
Cordierite Stones Thickness
0.6in (15mm)
Regulator
37mBar
Warranty
Free 5 Year Warranty (only on ca.ooni.com)
Features
- Multi-fuel versatility for wood, charcoal, or gas
- Reaches 950°F for rapid cooking
- Cooks pizza in 60 seconds
- Ultra-portable at only 26.5 lbs
- Compact with foldable legs
- Flexible for various foods
- Authentic wood-fired flavor
- Durable stainless steel construction
What customers say
Enthusiastic praise centers on the Karu 12's ability to create authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, a significant upgrade for home cooking. Users value its robust build and rapid heating capabilities for achieving perfect, quick cooks. A consistent theme, however, is the learning curve associated with mastering multi-fuel use. Achieving and sustaining the necessary high temperatures with wood or charcoal demands patience and practice, often leading to initial struggles with consistency. While the optional gas burner offers easier temperature control, purists prefer the solid fuel flavor. For those committed to the craft, the results are spectacular, making it an essential tool despite the initial effort required to perfect the technique.
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