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George Foreman 12 inch pellet oven: 10.8 kg with carry bag
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Wood pellets give pizza a smoky edge that gas cannot quite match, and the George Foreman GFWPPO1SSPC tries to make that easy to carry around. It is a stainless steel oven for 12 inch pizza with tuck-in legs and a carry bag, plus a paddle and pellet shovel. For anyone with a small garden, a car boot to fill or a shed shelf to store it on, the light build and modest footprint are its main appeal.
- Fuel
- Wood pellets
- Footprint (D x W x H)
- 55 x 36 x 72 cm
- Weight
- 10.8 kg
- Heat-up
- 18 minutes
In its favour
- At 10.8 kg and 36 cm wide it is one of the lightest and narrowest ovens in this guide.
- Comes with a pizza paddle, wood pellet shovel and carry bag for storing and moving it.
- The maker states 18 minutes to cooking heat and 12 inch pizzas in 1 to 2 minutes.
Good to know
- Pellets need feeding through the cook, which takes more attention than a gas knob.
- No maximum temperature is stated, and the guarantee is 1 year.
Our take
Heat-up time and cooking range
George Foreman states the oven reaches cooking temperature in 18 minutes and bakes 12 inch pizzas in 1 to 2 minutes once fully hot. No top temperature is given anywhere in the listing, so it is hard to compare its peak heat against the BIG HORN pellet oven, which quotes 460°C.
Beyond pizza, the maker lists steak, roast potatoes, focaccia and slow cooked pulled pork or ribs. That last suggestion implies lower, steadier fire control, which pellets can do with practice.
Dimensions that matter on a patio
The bullet gives 72 cm high, 36 cm wide and 55 cm deep, with a weight of 10.8 kg. Height includes the chimney, so measure under any awning or parasol. With the legs folded and the oven in its bag, it should slip into a shed or garage corner without much fuss.
The stone is described as heat resistant and meant to mimic a brick oven floor. Its exact size is not given, but the oven is sold for 12 inch pizzas.
Running it on pellets
A pellet oven asks for more attention than gas. You top up the hopper with the included shovel during the session, watch the flame and clear ash afterwards. Smoke is part of the appeal, but it can drift towards neighbours, so think about wind direction and where windows sit.
The finish is listed as powder coated over a stainless steel body and base, which the maker says helps spread heat evenly.
Compared with the BIG HORN and the Mimiuo
The BIG HORN OUTDOORS 12 inch pellet oven is almost the same footprint and a touch heavier, with a square stone and a stated 460°C, but no paddle or bag. The Mimiuo upgraded pellet oven adds a fuel funnel and viewing holes, though at 81 cm it stands taller. The George Foreman wins on the extras in the box.
Verdict
Pick the George Foreman pellet oven if you want real wood pellet flavour from a light, narrow oven that comes with its paddle, shovel and bag. The guarantee is 1 year. If a stated maximum temperature matters, the BIG HORN OUTDOORS oven quotes one, and if you would rather not deal with pellets at all, a gas oven such as the NutriChef is simpler.
Compared with alternatives in: Best 12 inch pizza ovens, Best pizza ovens for a small garden or balcony, Best portable pizza ovens for camping and taking to friends, Best wood-fired pizza ovens
Amazon listing title: George Foreman Outdoor 12 Inch Wood Pellet Portable Wood Fired Pizza Oven Stainless Steel with Paddle and Carry Bag, BBQ Oven & Smoker, Foldable Legs GFWPPO1SSPC