I'm looking at under $200 wood/charcoal pizza ovens, anybody have tips on which is best?

[Chasdev]

There's lots of under $200 wood/pellet/charcoal pizza ovens on Amazon, anyone done the research on these?

 

[in. pred]

look up rocket stove pizza ovens. build yourself for cheap.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Do you by any chance have a Weber kettle?

 

[SMOKEOCD]

Amazon.com : Pizza Oven Wood Fired Outdoor with Pizza Stone, Outside Backyard Pizza Oven for Traeger/Pit Boss/Camp Chef Wood Pellet Smoker Grills Attachment : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Pizza Oven Wood Fired Outdoor with Pizza Stone, Outside Backyard Pizza Oven for Traeger/Pit Boss/Camp Chef Wood Pellet Smoker Grills Attachment : Patio, Lawn & Garden

a.co

I have this one. Meh reviews, unintelligent buyers. This specific one isn’t available, tons of copycats just like it. I make great pizza with it.

 

[Chasdev]

Do you by any chance have a Weber kettle?

I do, but I'm not leaning into using it for pizza.

 

[Chasdev]

Amazon.com : Pizza Oven Wood Fired Outdoor with Pizza Stone, Outside Backyard Pizza Oven for Traeger/Pit Boss/Camp Chef Wood Pellet Smoker Grills Attachment : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Pizza Oven Wood Fired Outdoor with Pizza Stone, Outside Backyard Pizza Oven for Traeger/Pit Boss/Camp Chef Wood Pellet Smoker Grills Attachment : Patio, Lawn & Garden

a.co

I have this one. Meh reviews, unintelligent buyers. This specific one isn’t available, tons of copycats just like it. I make great pizza with it.

Interesting, but I'm dreaming of 800/1000f temps.

 

[SMOKEOCD]

Interesting, but I'm dreaming of 800/1000f temps.

Wouldn’t that depend on your grill and not this stainless steel doghouse? Absolutely not trying to talk you into it, just wondering and continuing the conversation.

 

[Chasdev]

I could rig a blower fan on the inlet port on my Weber 22 , that would allow me to get to 800+ degrees but I don’t think the Weber would live long at that temp.
The pizza igloos claim 800+ so I sort of have to take their word for it.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

I do, but I'm not leaning into using it for pizza.

I get it. I bought this one over 6 years ago and still going strong. They never have it in stock but it looks like it is and cheap now too. Gets up to 900. Just figured I’d throw it out there

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PP47H4S?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Chasdev]

What temps do you see?
Or rather how long to crisp up a loaded pie?

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

It will get up to 8-900*. I use about a chimney and a half of charcoal and will throw some wood chunks in right before I put the pizza in. Cooks in about 4-6 minutes

 

[Chasdev]

Now that’s sounds good!

 

[pi guy]

Check out Facebook Marketplace. I found a Vevor 12" dual fuel (wood pellet or propane) that a guy was selling, with a cover and a big cart, all in practically unused condition for $80!!
I think people like the idea of the outdoor pizza ovens, but when they get them they realize there is some work that goes into figuring out how to properly use it to make great pies. Because of that they try it a few times and give up, and sell them for cheap just to get them out of the way.

Here is what I got for $80 (minus the mailbox on the bottom shelf):

 

[pi guy]

I get it. I bought this one over 6 years ago and still going strong. They never have it in stock but it looks like it is and cheap now too. Gets up to 900. Just figured I’d throw it out there

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PP47H4S?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

That is cool!!

 

[chopsaw]

I have the only fire spinner / pizza combo . Only used it for pizza twice ,

Then my Son got the Solo Stove Pi pizza oven , and I've since bought a Chefman electric ( great pizza oven )

I need to try the weber again sometime , but the other 2 make great pizza .
Pi Pizza ,

The Chefman rules the thin crust .

 

[PolishDeli]

Fire bricks from ace hardware

 

[Chasdev]

I did some reading on the subject and I think I agree that there's a bit more involved than I'm comfortable with...first off it takes a while to heat up and I'm an instant gratification sort of guy.
That and the war dept recently approved my purchase of a Vevor holding oven and that my friends depletes this years mad money funding.
I already have the 22 Weber and if I'm clever I can combine a pizza cook and something else using the same batch of charcoal, now to figure what I can grill first and then stack some firebricks for the pie, or vice versa.

 

[jond36]

I am late to the party, but for lower cost I would recommend the Chefman also or the Gourmia for American, NY style, and thin crust. I know they are electric but they are cheap and efficient. You could always get a very thick steel for the oven if you like NY style.

From my experience 1000 is too hot. My Ooni has hit 1015F before my thermometer couldnt read higher. It's way too hot. I like the 650 to 750 range. 800 max.

AVPN: https://www.pizzanapoletana.org/en/ recommends a cooking surface temperature of approximately 380–430 °C (716–806 °F) and a dome temperature of 485 °C (905 °F).