BIG HORN OUTDOORS Wood Pellet Pizza Oven 12” (Black) – Portable outdoor pizza grill
Product description
The essentials
If you want proper outdoor pizza without running a full-on pizza setup, this BIG HORN OUTDOORS wood pellet pizza oven is designed for that middle ground: portable enough to move around your garden, but serious about heat for Neapolitan-style cooking. It’s built around a pellet-burning approach, with a compact form factor and a square 12” stone for a 12-inch pizza size.
The headline numbers look promising on paper: it says it’s ready to cook in 18 minutes, with temperatures up to 860°F (460°C). The idea is that you preheat, slide a pizza in, turn it during cooking, and keep things simple. It’s also positioned as a multi-purpose outdoor oven rather than a one-trick gadget, with mentions of roasting steaks, fish, burgers, and vegetables.
Key takeaways
This oven leans towards quick, practical outdoor cooking. The stainless steel construction and coated shell are aimed at heat retention, and the overall size suggests it’s meant for backyards and casual outdoor events rather than a dedicated outdoor kitchen.
One thing to be aware of is that cooking guidance here is fairly hands-on: it explicitly notes turning the pizza and keeping toppings minimal for best results. That’s not necessarily a deal-breaker, but it does mean the learning curve is part of the deal if you’re used to more “set-and-forget” cooking.
What to know before you buy
On the usability side, it’s described as ultra-portable with folding legs and minimal assembly without tools. It also mentions quick disassembly for easier cleaning and storage, which matters if you don’t have permanent outdoor space. The weight is listed as 25lb, so it should be manageable for most people, but still expect it to be something you move with intention.
The stated dimensions are useful for planning your setup: overall dimensions are 27.1”L x 14.2”W x 28”H, with a square pizza stone measuring 12”L x 12”W. If you’re planning to cook anything larger than a 12-inch pizza, this is where it can feel limiting.
For cooking performance, the oven claims pizza cook times of 90 seconds or less (after reaching temperature) and an 18-minute preheat. Whether you’ll consistently hit the quickest times depends quite a lot on your pellet burn, outside conditions, and how your oven reaches and holds temperature.
What stands out in everyday use
Where this model feels most compelling is its straightforward workflow. A practical example: you set it up, start the preheat, and once it’s at temperature you slide in a Neapolitan-style pizza with minimal sauce and toppings. During cooking, you turn the pizza rather than assuming one side will be perfect. In a short cook window, you’re also able to switch to roasting smaller items like fish or chops—at least that’s the intent.
The multi-food angle is a genuine plus if you like one outdoor cooking appliance doing more than pizza. That said, it’s still a pizza oven at heart, with the stone and pizza workflow shaping how it performs.
Tech specs
- Type: Wood pellet pizza oven
- Product size: 27.1''L x 14.2''W x 28''H
- Pizza stone size: 12''L x 12''W
- Temperature range: up to 860°F (460°C)
- Preheat time: ready to cook in 18 minutes
- Pizza cooking time: 90 seconds or less (claimed)
- Weight: 25lb
- Material: stainless steel with high temperature resistant coated stainless steel shell
- Colour: Black
- Fuel type (as described): wood pellet
Is it worth it?
It makes sense to buy this BIG HORN OUTDOORS pizza oven if you’re after a portable pellet-fired option for backyard pizzas, you’re happy to do a bit of active cooking (turning the pizza, keeping toppings minimal), and you’re specifically targeting around a 12-inch pizza size.
It may not be a great match if you want a larger cooking surface than 12 inches, or if you’re hoping for low-attention cooking where you never need to interact with the pizza during the bake. Also, if your priority is ultra-consistent results regardless of weather and technique, it’s worth remembering this is still a manual workflow based on preheat, slide-in cooking, and turning.
If you’re comparing alternatives, think of this as more “portable outdoor pizza maker” than “bespoke outdoor kitchen appliance”. That trade-off can be exactly what you want—just don’t expect it to replace larger permanent ovens.
Mini FAQ
How long does it take to get ready?
The oven is described as ready to cook in 18 minutes.
What temperature can it reach?
It’s stated to reach up to 860°F (460°C).
What size pizza can it handle?
The square pizza stone is 12”L x 12”W, so it’s set up for roughly a 12-inch pizza.
Does it need tools to assemble?
It’s described as requiring minimal assembly without tools, and folding legs help with packing away.
Can it cook other foods besides pizza?
Yes, the description mentions roasting items like steaks, fish, lamp chops, burgers, salmon, and vegetables, alongside pizza.