Built specifically for the Ooni Karu 16, this custom-fit pizza steel is designed to maximize heat retention, improve cooking performance, and help you create incredible restaurant-quality pizza at home.
Crafted from solid North American mild carbon steel, this pizza oven steel transfers heat faster and more evenly than traditional pizza stones, helping produce crispier crusts, beautiful browning, and faster recovery between pizzas.
Whether you're cooking classic Neapolitan-style pizzas, artisan flatbreads, or experimenting with high-heat baking, this steel is built to get the most out of your Ooni Karu 16.
Features
- Designed to fit the Ooni Karu 16
- 16.7" x 16.7"
- Available in:
- 1/4" thick — approx. 19.5 lbs
- 3/8" thick — approx. 28 lbs
- Precision laser cut with rounded edges
- Dual-sided cooking surface
- Excellent for pizza, flatbreads, and high-heat cooking
- Canadian made
Choosing Your Thickness
1/4" Thickness
- Heats faster
- Slightly lighter and easier to handle
- Great for everyday pizza making and general use
3/8" Thickness
- Maximum heat retention
- Better for back-to-back pizzas
- Excellent for high-volume cooking and ultra-consistent performance
Why Use a Pizza Steel?
Unlike traditional pizza stones, a pizza oven steel absorbs and transfers heat rapidly and evenly, helping you achieve:
- Crispier pizza crusts
- Better browning and caramelization
- Faster recovery between pizzas
- More consistent high-heat cooking
- Greater durability with no cracking
Care Instructions
Your steel arrives with a sandblasted finish and is ready to season.
- Apply a thin coat of high smoke-point oil before first use
- Heat gradually to build seasoning over time
- Clean with warm water and dry thoroughly
- Avoid soaking or prolonged moisture exposure
- Lightly oil after use to help prevent rust
- Surface will naturally darken and develop a seasoned patina similar to cast iron
Designed for serious pizza enthusiasts, this Ooni Karu 16 pizza steel delivers exceptional cooking performance and long-lasting durability for years of incredible pizza nights.
