First off, I have NEVER made a pizza oven pizza in my life.I purchased this for an upcoming family fun night.
I watched several videos before using the oven, both on the company website and on youtube which is advised, but this oven is very easy to use.
My tips for a perfect pizza are:
The first time I tried to light the grill it was admittedly difficult. This is not an unusual problem for any gas grill regulator. Make sure the oven is off when you turn the propane tank on. Also, I wasn't getting good gas flow until I turned the regulator so the hose was vertical (hose sticking straight up or down). This is the trickiest part of using the oven. Don't get frustrated.
Preheat at max flame for 15-20 mins.
Make it as thin as you think you can.
Don't try to make a pizza that is too big to fit in the oven. The smaller the pizza the easier it is to maneuver.
After getting the oven as hot as possible (at least 15-20 minutes), turn the flame down as low as you can but still see a decent flame
Keep the pizza as close to the front as possible. You want it as far from the back as you can get it. You will be turning the pizza, so don't worry about the front not cooking. Keep a close eye on the back of the pizza so as not to let it burn.
Turning the pizza: YOU NEED TO TAKE THE PIZZA OUT OF THE OVEN TO TURN IT. So many complaints are about turning the pizza in the tiny little oven. Unless you have some magical pizza peel, I don't see any other way to do this. It is very simple, pull it all the way out, turn it by hand 180deg on your peel, put it back in.
For the best results, turn your fire back up to max after you pull your finished pizza and give your stone a few minutes to get back up to temp. This isn't absolutely crucial, but helpful.
This may sound like a lot of work, and it is I suppose, but if you are having fun making the pizzas and everyone is freaking out over how cool your new gizmo is and delicious the pizzas are, isn't that what it's all about? A little practice and maybe one or two trial pizzas and you will be an expert in no time!
| Brand Name | Hungry Chef |
|---|---|
| Model Info | HG-600 |
| Item Weight | 30.3 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 26.5 x 17.2 x 11.1 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | HG-600 |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Part Number | Hungry Chef |
| Oven Cooking Mode | Conduction |
| Fuel type | Natural Gas |
| Included Components | Product |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
