Ooni Karu 16
Ooni
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Ooni's largest multi-fuel oven, wood, charcoal, or gas to 950F for a 16 inch pizza.
About the Ooni Karu 16
The Karu 16 is the big multi-fuel Ooni: a full 16 inch stone, a hinged glass door, and a digital display, running on wood, charcoal, or gas with the optional burner. It reaches 950F in about 15 minutes and fits a New York pie or a large Neapolitan.
At about 63 lb it is a fixed-station oven, not something you carry to the park. That mass is part of the point: it holds heat well across a run of pizzas. It is the choice for someone who wants both a wood flame and the size to feed a crowd, and is willing to pay for it.
Specifications
Strengths
- Full 16 inch stone, wood, charcoal, or gas
- Holds heat well across many pizzas
- Hinged glass door and digital temperature display
Watch for
- Heavy at about 63 lb, effectively a fixed station
- Gas burner sold separately
- One of the pricier Ooni ovens
Common questions
Is the Ooni Karu 16 too big for a home patio?
It needs a dedicated, stable, heatproof surface rather than a spot you clear each time, because it weighs about 63 lb. If you want a portable oven, the Karu 12G or a Koda is a better fit. The Karu 16 rewards a permanent outdoor cooking station.
Does the Ooni Karu 16 come with the gas burner?
No, the gas burner is an optional add-on. The oven ships ready for wood and charcoal; buy the burner if you want the option of quick, tend-free gas heat. Many owners run wood for weekends and gas for weeknights.
