Since the pandemic, the popularity of outdoor pizza ovens has skyrocketed. It seems that almost every home now has one. After all, the backyard has been everyone's go-to place for over a year. Pizza ovens have been around for a long time, but with the addition of portable designs, they have re-emerged as a new and glamorous cooking appliance. Many of us, too, seem to love the idea of making our own pizza.

The best outdoor pizza ovens are fun to use and can be a quick and tasty way to cook for yourself or guests. However, with their growing popularity comes an increased risk of fire, especially for those new to pizza ovens. Here is a guide to using a pizza oven safely and correctly.

Whether you already own a pizza oven or are buying one for the first time, there are things you can do to make your pizza oven safer to use:

That's right! As long as you follow safety precautions, cooking with a pizza oven is safe, enjoyable, and yields delicious results. Pizza baked in a pizza oven will look and taste more traditional than pizza baked in a microwave. The smoky flavor unique to pizza ovens can be tasted.

Laws vary from state to state and county to county, but check your municipality's regulations, as a pizza oven permit may be required. Even if your municipality allows it, you should check with your community association.

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