Cru Ovens Model 32 G2
Cru Ovens
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A hand-built Portuguese wood-fired oven with a tall opening that fits a 15 inch pizza.
About the Cru Ovens Model 32 G2
The Cru Model 32 G2 is a wood-fired oven with a rounded, well-insulated chamber and a roughly 15 inch (38 cm) stone. It reaches about 900F and is designed to hold heat evenly, giving a gentler learning curve than a bare wood box.
It is a fixed-patio oven at about 56 lb, aimed at cooks who specifically want wood fire and a slightly larger cooking floor than a 12 inch oven. Wood firing brings the usual tending, but the insulation helps it stay steady once it is up to heat.
Specifications
Strengths
- Well-insulated chamber holds heat evenly
- About 38 cm stone, larger than a 12 inch oven
- Reaches about 900F on wood
Watch for
- Wood only, needs tending
- Fixed-patio weight at about 56 lb
- Pricey for its size
Common questions
Is the Cru Model 32 good for a beginner?
It is more forgiving than a bare wood box because the insulated chamber holds heat evenly, but it is still wood-fired, so expect a learning curve of managing the fire while you cook. A gas oven is easier for a true beginner; the Cru suits someone set on wood.
How big a pizza does the Cru Model 32 fit?
Its roughly 38 cm stone takes about a 14 inch pizza, larger than a standard 12 inch oven and enough room to turn a Neapolitan comfortably. That extra floor space is part of what you pay for over a smaller oven.
