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Tools of the Trade

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If you want to be a master chef with your brick oven, you have to have the right tools of the trade! What you actually get is up to you, but here are some suggestions to think about so that you will be ready when outdoor oven time comes! The very first thing you need to get in an infrared thermometer . When cooking with your outdoor brick oven, you have to have that right temperature, and those temperatures are high! The infrared thermometer will allow you to get an accurate measurement while still keeping you safe. Pizza Peel A pizza peel should be next on your list. The pizza peel is a long handled large spatula that allows you to place the entire pizza inside your oven. Make sure you have one that has a long enough handle to reach all the way into where the pizza will bake the best. A turning peel is also something you might want to consider. It does not have as large of a plate as a pizza peel because it is only for turning food in your pizza oven. Cleaning supplies

Making Savory Ribs in Your Brick Oven

We just had a decent sized snowstorm in Ohio, but that isn't going to keep us from using our brick oven to make a delicious meal. One of our favorites is ribs! Ribs are a meal that you can have any time of the year! The only obstacle to using your brick oven during the winter is your own ability to stand outside while you get it lit! Once it's going, the oven keeps the nearby area quite warm, and you'll really enjoy the time outside! So try this recipe, adapted from a recipe from allrecipes.com , even when the snow is falling! It might become a wintertime favorite! Ingredients 2 (2 pound) slabs baby back pork ribs coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper 2 1/4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup minced onion 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons liquid smo