Gozney Dome Gen 2 Review: The Ultimate Backyard Flex

(One word about the bracket, though — it reduces the width of the oven slot from 16.5 inches to about 13 inches. I learned the hard way one night that many pizza peels no longer fit; Including oversized Gozney models. Make sure you have a peel that is 12 inches or smaller.)

Also, thanks to the large ceiling height, the Dome is a more versatile oven than its competitors as it can be used to cook meals other than pizza. Steaks, fish or other fryer meals are safe so they don’t splatter on the ceiling, and the two included meat probes can be connected to show the temperature in real time on the Gozney display. (Among the dome’s accessories is A Rack designed for Extend the cooking surface for things like skillets and Dutch ovens, as well Door with wooden handle To surround the oven with bread.)

King of the road

Photo: Kat Merck

While Gozney is not a permanent installation, except in the case of spring For wheel stand ($500)You will need a sturdy, semi-permanent space in which to live, as well as moving assistance. The 30mm stainless steel and cordierite construction weighs a total of 150 pounds in the package—the instructions recommend four people to lift the box, though my husband and I were able to lift it ourselves onto a raised surface. Gorilla buggy To carry it to its testing location on deck.

There are straps at the bottom of the oven for maneuvering, but the dome only needs to be lifted once; You won’t carry it in and out of the garage like the Oni. There is a cover for either The oven on its own or On her positionBut like all accessories, it is not included.

Talking about Oni: like Max codeDome heavily touts its size as being ideal for cooking “up to two pizzas at once.” However, if you’re purchasing a dedicated pizza oven, you’ll likely want high heat, and if you do want high heat, this requires frequent flipping of the pie — usually every 30 seconds — to ensure it cooks evenly. (Nutshell: $80.) Having multiple pies in the oven will complicate the arrival process, not to mention logistical issues. You’ll also likely find yourself needing to move the pie to the side furthest from the flame on occasion, to avoid charring your cornice.