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Shop outdoor pizza ovens for spring and summer

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If your perfect night in doesn't include a freshly fired homemade pizza, it probably will once you see these expertly selected pizza ovens that can achieve a perfectly bubbly and crispy crust with ease every time.

High heat pizza ovens that reach upwards of 900 F at restaurants have evolved into user-friendly appliances tamed for home cooks, with options that range from outdoor kitchens to countertops.

To search for the best pizza ovens, we turned to Chef Dan Richer of Razza Pizza Artigianale.

With five consecutive James Beard Award semifinalist nominations under his apron at the beloved Jersey City pizza spot, Richer has all the secrets that go into a truly great pie.

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What should you look for when shopping for a pizza oven?

"When choosing an oven, it's important to know what type of pizza you're trying to produce since different styles of pizza will require different baking conditions. There are so many styles of pizza, it's important to have your goal in mind before making any oven purchases.You can make great pizza in any oven that reaches above 450 F, but some styles of pizza, like New York style or Neapolitan, benefit from the elevated temperatures of a specialized pizza oven. Additionally, pizza ovens have a stone, brick or steel hearth that the pizza bakes directly on. This helps the crust bake properly leading to a crisp, caramelized, and structurally sound pizza. I love Ooni pizza ovens! The Ooni Karu 16 is the oven I use at home in my backyard. It's so versatile by design and it performs like a dream."

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What advice do you have for making pizza at home?

"You'll need some tools before you can start making pizza. Make sure you have a kitchen scale to weigh the ingredients before mixing your dough. Measurements by weight are much more accurate than measuring by volume. You'll also need a pizza stone or steel, if using your home oven. Pizza making is a process and the skills are developed through practice. Don't get discouraged when the pizza is not perfect, just make another one!"

Scroll on to shop Richer's picks and more pizza ovens to get cooking this summer.

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Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven

Sale: $299 · 25% Savings
From Ooni

Original: $399

Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven

Price: $799 · From Ooni

Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven

Price: $499.99 · From Amazon

Gozney Dome Dual-Fuel Oven in Bone

Price: $1,999 · From Crate and Barrel

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Cuisinart 3-in-1 Pizza Oven, Griddle & Grill

Price: $299.99 · From Kohl's

KettlePizza Deluxe USA Outdoor Pizza Oven Kit

Price: $249.95 · From Crate and Barrel

Gozney Roccbox Propane Outdoor Pizza Oven 12 in. Grey

Price: $499 · From Home Depot