Big Horn 12″ Dual Fuel Pizza Oven Review – Affordable Outdoor Pizza Power
If you’re craving that crispy, restaurant-style pizza but don’t want to shell out big bucks, this pizza oven brings real heat and flexibility to your backyard, patio, or outdoor kitchen without making your wallet cry.
Dual-Fuel Flexibility That Stands Out
This grill meets oven meets pizza lab thanks to dual-fuel versatility — it’s designed to run on both wood pellets and electric heating elements. That means you’re not locked into just one way of cooking: you can go electric for quick, clean sessions or switch to wood pellets for smoke-kissed, wood-fired flavor.
That kind of flexibility is rare in this price class, especially when most budget pizza ovens stick to a single fuel type. And if you’ve ever wanted options — indoor convenience paired with outdoor pizzazz — this model delivers.
Heating Power & Cooking Speed
With 1500W of power in electric mode, this pizza oven claims to reach temperatures up to 1000°F, which is hot enough to singe a chewy-crisp crust in as little as about 2 minutes — much faster than your countertop oven. That high heat means charred edges, bubbling cheese, and those pizzeria vibes we all chase.
The included 12″ pizza stone helps distribute heat evenly, promoting a crispy bottom crust — a must for any serious pizza fan. Folding legs and a relatively compact footprint let you position this oven where you need it most, whether that’s a deck, patio table, or campsite.
What Works Really Well
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Versatile Fuel Setup: Electric or wood pellets gives you two distinct styles of cooking in one oven.
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High Heat, Fast Results: Up to 1000°F lets you cook pizzas in minutes, not tens of minutes.
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Portable & Compact: Foldable legs and simple assembly make it easy to use and store.
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Stainless Steel Build: Durable construction stands up to outdoor use and heat.
Room for Improvement
No pizza oven is perfect, and a couple of practical points are worth mentioning:
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Learning Curve: Switching fuel types isn’t just flipping a switch — you’ll likely spend a couple of cooks figuring out the best settings and timing for each method.
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Fuel & Accessory Needs: If you go pellet mode, you’ll need a good quality supply of wood pellets. Likewise, if you want to explore tool accessories like peels or peel racks, they’re not included.
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Portion Size: This unit is sized for 12″ pizzas — perfect for personal or small family use, but not ideal if you’re tossing 16″ pies for a crowd.
Final Verdict
For the price range, the Big Horn 12″ Dual Fuel Pizza Oven punches way above its weight. It blends high heat performance with the flexibility of two fuel types, and serves up pizzas that taste as if they came straight from a wood-fired oven. The stainless steel build and smart design make it a solid choice for anyone who wants outdoor pizza magic without spending big.
If you’re after convenience, versatility, and tasty results — whether you’re cooking on the patio or under the stars — this oven delivers genuine value and performance.
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