Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven

The Ooni Karu 12 is a compact multi-fuel pizza oven for outdoor cooking with wood or charcoal, with gas use requiring the appropriate compatible accessory. Its 30 x 30cm cooking area suits smaller stone-baked pizzas. Argos states the oven can reach around 500°C in about 20 minutes and cook a pizza in as little as 60 seconds after preheating. The steel body weighs approximately 12kg, which makes it practical to move between suitable outdoor locations when cool. This is the 12-inch Karu model, distinct from the wider and heavier Karu 2 Pro; check fuel and accessory requirements before ordering. For cooking, place the oven on a stable, heat-resistant surface outdoors, with the clearances and ventilation stated in the instructions. Preheat the cooking stone fully, then turn the pizza during cooking so the base and toppings finish evenly. Cooking time depends on the fuel, ambient conditions, dough and toppings rather than a fixed timer. Wood and charcoal can both be used in the Karu 12 as supplied, giving a choice of solid fuel for outdoor cooking. If gas is preferred, confirm the exact burner accessory for this model and buy it separately. The smaller stone surface is intended for a 12-inch pizza; allow enough room outside the opening to turn and retrieve it. At around 12kg, the unit is more portable than the Karu 2 Pro, but it must cool before it is handled. The chimney and fuel tray form part of its solid-fuel arrangement, so follow the manufacturer’s lighting and cleaning directions.