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  • Page 1 C BO - 5 0 0 U s e r M a n U a l Fire Up the Good Life . ® Welcome to a whole new way of entertaining!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Assembly Instructions Neapolitan-Style.Herb.and.Vegetable.Sauce....30 ..........3-11 New.York-Style.Stone.Baked.Pizza........30 Customized Enclosure Designs ......12 Pizza.Margherita................30 Spinach-Stuffed.Pizza..............31 Wood-Fired 101 Thai.Chicken.Pizza................31 Curing.Your.Oven................13 Wood-Grilled.Chicken.Pizza.with.Radicchio.....31 Firing.Your.Oven................14 How.the.Oven.Works............15-16 Seafood Cooking.in.Your.Oven.

  • Page 3: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions CBO-500.ovens.should.be.installed.by.a.professional.. or.suitably-qualified.individual. Support Base The.CBO-500.Oven.Support.Base.must: The.Support.Base.surface.must.be.flat,.level. and.strong.enough.to.support.the.total. •. be.constructed.of.masonry.or.metal combined.weight.of.the.Oven.(300.lbs.).and. •. have.at.least.the.same.area.dimensions.. the.Decorative.Cover.design.you.choose. . as.the.external.footprint.of.the.Oven The.two.vertical.support.feet.of.the.Support. You.must.check.with.your.local.Building. Base.are.typically.made.of.concrete.block.. Department.to.determine.the.amount.of. The.horizontal.Support.Base.is.typically.made. clearance.required.by.local.building.codes. of.a.4"-thick,.steel-reinforced.concrete.slab.. between.the.Oven.and.Decorative.Cover.. The.standard.height.of.the.horizontal.part.of. CBO.recommends.you.add.at.least.8".for.the. the.Support.Base.is.42. " width.(4".per.side).and.5".for.the.depth.(on.the. Note: Imagine the Oven’s Support Base as a back.side.of.the.Oven).to.accommodate.the. table. The table’s legs are concrete blocks and Decorative.Cover.and.Insulation.
  • Page 4 Assembly Instructions Hearth Insulation Sub-hearth Insulation Board (supplied) Your.CBO-500.Oven.comes.with.an.Insulation.Board. (shipped.in.three.pieces).that.is.placed.under.both.pieces. of.the.Hearth.for.insulation Place.the.Insulation.Board.between.the.Oven.and. Support.Base..Do.not.use.any.materials.(mortar,.cement,. glue).to.attach.the.Oven.to.the.Insulation.Board..It is very important that the entire Oven Base come in contact with the Insulation Board. There should be no holes in the Insulation Board since there is a gap inside the Oven, between the Hearth and the Dome.
  • Page 5 Assembly Instructions Line.the.Front.Hearth.piece.up.with.the. front.of.the.Oven.base..As.you.can.see,. the.Insulation.Board.is.not.exposed.to.the. elements.and.covers.the.entire.Main.Hearth. Push.the.Main.Hearth.in.place.so.there.is.a. tight.fit.with.the.Front.Hearth..Once.again,.the. Insulation.Board.should.be.under.the.Main. Hearth.and.there.should.be.nothing.between. the.Hearth.and.Insulation. Remove.the.Front.Hearth.piece.and.place.the. Dome.over.the.top.of.the.Main.Hearth..Make. certain.the.front.of.the.Oven.is.lined.up,.then. replace.the.Front.Hearth..Attach.the.Flue. Adapter.to.the.top.of.the.Oven. Lay.the.Insulating.Blanket.over.the.top.of.the. Oven..Cut.out.a.hole.for.the.Flue.Pipe,.and.cut. the.Insulation.to.line.up.with.the.front.of.the. Oven..If.you.have.any.extra.insulation,.put.it. on.the.top.of.the.Oven.
  • Page 6 Assembly Instructions Cut.the.back.of.the.Insulation.with.a.razor. blade.and.tuck.it.into.place..Pull.the.sides.of. the.Insulation.around.the.back.of.the.Oven.. You.can.tie.the.Insulation.with.metal.straps,.. or.aluminum.tape,.or.just.leave.it.in.place. In.this.picture,.you.will.see.we.have.a.Metal. Shroud..If.you.are.building.a.Stone.or.Brick. Shroud,.it.should.follow.the.contour.of.the. Oven,.but.not.rest.on.the.Arch. Your.are.now.ready.to.mortar.the.Arch.to.the. Dome..Use.the.refractory.mortar.provided.to. completely.seal.the.space.between.the.Arch. and.Dome..You.will.also.put.some.mortar.on. the.Front.Hearth.under.the.Arch. You.don't.need.too.much.mortar,.just.enough. to.make.a.seal..Place.the.mortar.all.the.way. around.the.Arch.and.on.the.Hearth.on.both. sides.under.the.Arch.
  • Page 7 Assembly Instructions Be.very.careful.to.not.get.any.mortar.in.the. mounting.holes.for.the.Arch.and.Door..If.you. do.get.mortar.in.the.holes,.attempt.to.clean. it.out.immediately;.the.bolts.will.not.go.in.all. the.way.if.mortar.is.present. Line.up.the.Arch.and.put.the.two.top.bolts.in. place..Tighten.the.bolts.to.hand-tight..Upon. completion.of.the.install,.you.will.tighten.the. bolts.more;.at.this.time.you.just.want.to.hold. the.Arch.in.place. Attach.the.Metal.Door.and.insert.the.bolts.to. hold.it.in.place..Once.you.have.all.four.bolts. in.place,.you.should.tighten.them,.but.do.not. force.it..You.should.create.a.nice.seal.between. the.Arch.and.the.Dome.with.the.mortar.. you.used. Use.some.mortar.to.finish.off.the.install..If.the. Shroud.is.brick.or.stone,.you.should.also.use. mortar.around.the.top.of.the.Arch..If.you.are. using.a.Metal.Shroud,.use.a.high-temp.silicone. on.the.top.of.the.Arch.to.seal.the.joint.with.. the.Shroud. Note: Each year you will need to touch-up the mortar and/or silicone for cosmetic reasons.
  • Page 8 Assembly Instructions Chimney Arch Dome Insulation Blanket Very important for correct functioning When.building.the.Chimney,.it.is.important.to. refer.to.your.local.building.code.standards. and life of the CBO-500 Oven! Every.CBO-500.Oven.comes.with.a.standard. The.Oven.Dome.must.be.covered.with.the. Anchor.Plate.that.works.with.a.Simpson. supplied.Ceramic.Fiber.Insulation.Blanket..The. Duravent.Stainless.Steel.Double.Wall.Pipe. Blanket,.which.withstands.high.temperatures,. (Model.#9405SS). should.cover.the.entire.surface.area.of.the. Dome..You.can.cut.the.Ceramic.Fiber.to.insulate. You.can.buy.this.pipe.in.24".sections.from.any. around.the.Metal.Damper.assembly..Since.most. local.Simpson.Duravent.dealer. heat.loss.will.occur.at.the..Metal.Damper.and. One.24".pipe.section.is.the.minimum..You. top.of.the.Oven,.you.should.ensure.these.spots. can.add.additional.24".sections.as.required.. are.well-insulated..You.can.choose.to.insulate. (The.chimney.pipe.cannot.have.a.total.bend. the.Oven.further.by.packing.Vermiculite.or. of.more.than.360° . . .)..The.taller.the.stack.is,.the. other.non-flammable.insulating.material.above.
  • Page 9 Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions Please follow these instructions exactly A.good.suggestion.is.to.build.a.fire.in.a. as written. Failure to follow instructions separate.location.and.place.the.coals.into. may cause permanent damage to your the.Oven..You.will.generate.heat.without.the. Oven and your warranty may be void. flame.and.the.Oven.will.cure.as.required. Although.your.Oven.may.seem.dry.once. Due to thermal expansion, small cracks will you.complete.the.installation.process,.there.
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions Other Cautions •. The first two times.you.cook.in.your.new. •. CBO-500 Ovens are designed and Oven,.cook.something.simple.(for.example,. marketed for "outdoor residential a.pizza.shell).then throw it away without. use" only. Local regulations about actually.eating.what.you.have.cooked..The. wood-burning equipment should third.time,.you.can.begin.enjoying.what.you. be consulted. have.cooked.in.your.new.Oven. •. CBO-500 Ovens should be installed •.

  • Page 11: Regular Maintenance

    Assembly Instructions Regular Maintenance Your CBO-500 Oven will last years if securely.into.the.Flue.Connection/Anchor. you follow these simple, regular Plate..If.you.are.using.a.Single-Wall.Pipe,. maintenance tips: check.for.rust..If.rust.is.found,.replace.the. Flue.Pipe. •. Brush.out.the.ash.after.each.use.with.your. CBO.Wire.Brush. •. Inspect.your.Flue.Cap.to.ensure.there.is.no. buildup.blocking.the.flow.of.air..If.you.have. •. Never.use.any.cleaning.products.inside.the. any.buildup,.you.can.use.a.wire.brush.to. Oven!.Heat.the.Oven.properly.to.clean.it. clean.it. •. The.Decorative.Door.will.occasionally.show. •. Touch-up.the.mortar.around.the.Arch.to. wear..Take.a.piece.of.steel.wool.to.the.Door,. maintain.a.nice.finished.look..You.can.use. lightly,.and.repaint.the.door.with.black.. any.refractory.mortar.found.at.your.local.

  • Page 12: Customized Enclosure Designs

    Customized Enclosure Designs However.you.plan.to.install.your.CBO.Oven— Here.are.just.a.few.examples.of.how.other. as.a.stand-alone.unit.or.as.part.of.a.complete. homeowners.have.customized.their.CBO. outdoor.kitchen—and.whatever.your.material. wood-fired.ovens.and.created.their.ultimate. preference—stone,.brick,.stucco,.etc.—your. outdoor.cooking,.dining.and.entertaining. design.choices.for.creating.a.customized. spaces..Visit chicagobrickoven.com and enclosure.are.as.limitless.as.your.imagination. view our gallery for more inspiration.

  • Page 13: Curing.your.oven

    Curing Your Oven Note: Although.your.oven.may.seem.dry.once.you. Due to thermal expansion, small complete.the.installation.process,.there.are. cracks may appear in the dome or hearth small.amounts.of.moisture.pockets.that.need. during the curing process. Don’t worry; this is to.work.their.way.out. normal and the quality of your oven will not be compromised. The.initial.fire.must.be.started.slowly..When.

  • Page 14: Firing.your.oven

    Firing Your Oven Once.you’ve.properly.cured.your.oven,.you’re. ready.to.fire.it.for.cooking. Always.start.with.dry.kindling.placed.10".from. the.front.of.the.oven..Never.use.chemicals.or. starter.fluids;.you.will.not.need.them. Once.the.fire.is.going,.add.small.pieces.of. wood.to.build.the.fire..You.want.to.raise.the. temperature.slowly,.so.avoid.building.a.huge.fire. that.pours.out.of.the.mouth.of.the.oven. We.recommend.adding.large.chunks.of.wood.to. the.fire.once.it’s.going.strong..Add.these.chunks. and.start.moving.the.fire.to.the.back.of.the. oven—about.20.minutes.after.the.fire.is.going. You’ll.notice.the.oven.dome.turning.black..As.the. temperatures.rise.and.more.heat.is.stored.in.the. dome,.it.will.turn.a.whitish.grey..Your.goal.is.to. heat.the.oven.in.a.way.that.the.entire.dome.turns. whitish.grey.

  • Page 15: How.the.oven.works

    How the Oven Works Wood.burning.brick.ovens.are.specially.designed.to.take.. full.advantage.of.all.three.cooking.methods—radiant.heat,. convection.and.conduction. FlameRoll ™ Only.our.proprietary.low-dome.construction.creates. the.perfect.FlameRoll™. from.front.to.back..In.this.unique. cooking.method,.the.vent.pulls.the.flame.horizontally. across.the.top.of.the.dome.and.then.vertically.back.down. the.side..Not.only.does.this.“funnel.effect”.create.higher. temperatures.for.superior.cooking,.the.rolling.flames. being.drawn.across.the.dome.are.aesthetically.beautiful,. giving.you.a.full.wood-fired.cooking.experience..In. competitive.high-dome.brick.ovens,.the.flames.get. trapped.in.the.upper.portion.of.the.dome,.too.far.away. from.the.food.to.properly.cook.it.. Radiant Heat Radiant.heat.comes.from.a.direct.source..In.a.wood- fired.oven,.radiant.heat.can.come.from.two.direct. sources—the.fire.and.the.heat.that’s.stored.in.the.oven. walls.and.hearth..Radiant.heat.is.very.even.and.will.cook. food.from.all.directions..The.special.shape.of.your.CBO. oven.reduces.all.cold.spots.and.ensures.that.the.stored. radiant.heat.is.used.efficiently..By.slowly.building.the. oven’s.stored.heat,.you’ll.be.able.to.take.advantage.of. the.radiant.heat.for.longer.periods.of.time..You’ll.also.be. able.to.use.radiant.heat.by.leaving.a.fire.or.hot.coals.in.the. oven..Use.this.method.of.cooking.if.you.want.high.heat. and.a.short.cooking.time,.especially.for.pizzas.
  • Page 16 How the Oven Works Convection Convection.is.heated.air.circulating.in.an.oven..Cool.air.is. drawn.into.the.oven.through.the.access.hole.(when.the. exterior.door.is.closed).or.the.oven.opening.(when.the. door.is.open)..As.the.cool.air.is.drawn.into.the.oven,.it’s. rapidly.heated.by.the.fire.and.the.stored.heat.in.the.oven.. This.heated.air.passes.over.the.food.evenly..As.the.air. continues.to.heat,.it.passes.to.the.back.of.the.oven.and. rises..The.heated.air.now.again.passes.over.the.food.on.the. way.out.of.the.oven.flue..This.draw.causes.a.steady.flow.of. heat.to.pass.over.the.food,.causing.convection... You.can.also.take.advantage.of.convection.with.closed- door.cooking..For.example,.when.you.add.cool.dough. to.the.hot.oven,.convection.will.take.place.through.the. moisture.in.the.dough..As.the.hot.air.comes.in.contact.with. the.dough,.the.heat.is.transferred..The.air.comes.off.the. dough.cooler,.and.then.is.heated.again.by.the.oven.. Conduction The.third.method.of.cooking.in.your.wood-fired.brick.oven. is.through.conduction..Conduction.occurs.when.a.cooler. object.comes.in.contact.with.a.warmer.object.and.heat.is. transferred..The.amount.of.conduction.that.takes.place. depends.on.two.things—the.temperature.difference.of.the. two.items.and.the.material.(if.any).that’s.between.them.. For.example,.you.may.want.to.sear.a.steak.by.placing.a.cast. iron.grill.in.a.very.hot.oven..Make sure any cooking device you put into your oven is at 75°F or above to avoid thermal shock to the hearth..Once.the.grill.is.at.temperature,.you’ll.

  • Page 17: Cooking.in.your.oven

    Cooking in Your Oven Once.the.oven.has.been.heated.to.the.point.the.entire.dome.. has.turned.a.whitish.grey,.you’re.ready.to.cook.using.either.the. open-door.or.closed-door.method. Open-Door Cooking Open-door.cooking.is.used.to.cook.pizzas,.and.other.foods.that. require.medium.to.high.temperatures..Keep.the.fire.going.in.the. back.of.the.oven..Sweep.out.the.front.of.the.hearth.with.a.wire. brush.and.you’re.ready.to.cook..The.oven.will.become.hot.enough. and.the.small.fire.on.top.will.generate.radiant.heat..For.pizzas,.the. purpose.of.the.flame.is.to.melt.the.cheese.and.crisp.the.top. Closed-Door Cooking Spread.the.fire.throughout.the.oven..You.will.store.heat.in.the. hearth.and.dome.by.burning.your.fire.hot.for.at.least.one.hour.. The.longer.you.burn.your.fire,.the.more.heat.will.be.stored.in.the. hearth.and.dome.and.the.longer.you’ll.be.able.to.cook. The.entire.dome.of.the.oven.should.turn.a.whitish.grey..Once.the. fire.has.burned.down,.remove.all.coals.and.ashes.into.your.ashbin.. Sweep.the.hearth.and.you’re.ready.to.go..Load.your.oven.with.breads,. roasts.or.casseroles.and.seal.the.oven.with.the.insulating.door. Note: For closed-door cooking, the quality of the wood isn’t a concern; you’re mainly concerned with building heat and storing it in the oven.

  • Page 18: Using.flavored.wood

    Using Flavored Wood Just.imagine.the.aroma.and.mouth-watering.taste.of. Apple.Wood.Turkey,.Orange.Wood.Duck.or.Maple.. Wood.Steak! To.maximize.your.cooking.experience,.there’s.nothing. better.than.using.a.fine.cooking.wood—alder,.apple,. apricot,.cherry,.grape,.hickory,.lemon,.maple,.mesquite,. nectarine,.orange,.peach,.pear,.pecan,.plum,.white.oak. Which Kind of Wood to Use Hard,.dry,.aged.wood.burns.hotter.and.cooks.faster..The. best.burning.hardwoods.are.arbor,.ash,.beech,.bower,. maple.and.oak..Soft.woods,.such.as.linden.or.poplar,.create. about.50%.less.heat.than.oak..The.energy.that.comes.from. combustion.doesn’t.depend.on.the.type.of.wood.you.use,. but.on.its.degree.of.dryness..The.ideal.stacking.period.for. wood.is.six.months.in.the.open.and.two.years.(up.to.three. years.for.oak).in.a.dry,.protected.spot..The.wood.can.also. be.dried.in.the.oven.after.you.make.sure.there.are.no.coals. or.embers.left,.so.the.wood.will.not.ignite. Which Wood Not to Use Resinous.and.treated.woods.are.not.recommended.and. can.be.dangerous.to.your.health..Waste.wood.should.. also.not.be.used.because.your.wood.burning.oven.is.a. cooking.instrument.

  • Page 19: Maintaining.your.oven

    Maintaining Your Oven Following.these.maintenance.and.operating.tips.will.help.keep. your.oven.looking.and.performing.at.its.best. •.The.inside.of.the.oven.is.self-cleaning..If.cheese.from.a.pizza. or.sauce.from.a.roast.spills.onto.the.bottom.tiles,.simply.push. some.glowing.coals.over.the.spills.and.they.will.disappear. •. When.using.any.CBO.accessory,.please do not allow.any.type. of.liquid.to.touch.the.hearth.or.dome..For.example:.When. cooking.steak.on.the.grill.grate,.you.need.to.create.a.bed.of.coals. underneath.the.grill.grate.to.“catch”.the.drippings..You.could.also. use.the.griddle.as.a.“catch.basin”.underneath.the.grill.grate. •. Sweeping.the.flue.once.a.year.is.recommended.and.is.an.easy,. do-it-yourself.project. •. Always.use.dry.wood..If.you.see.moisture.coming.from.the.logs. while.they.are.on.the.fire,.the.wood.is.not.dry..Using.wood. that’s.not.dry.will.cause.the.oven.to.throw.off.smoke..The.high. moisture.content.can.also.damage.the.oven. •. If.the.outdoor.temperature.is.cold.or.below.freezing,.take.extra. time.to.slowly.heat.your.oven..The.fire.should.be.built-up.over. at.least.one.hour..Start.with.a.small.fire.and.carefully.add.more. firewood.to.gradually.raise.the.temperature. •.Over.time,.the.metal.door.may.become.discolored.from.oxidation.. Once.a.year,.you.can.scrub.it.with.steel.wool.to.remove.the. deposits.and.repaint.the.door.using.a.high.temperature-resistant. paint.to.restore.its.patina..For.aesthetic.reasons,.some.people. prefer.an.aged.look.to.their.oven..In.that.case,.leave.the.door.as.is— the.oxidation.will.not.harm.it.or.affect.the.oven’s.performance. •.For.exposed.metal.hoods,.you.can.buy.an.inexpensive.grill.cover. to.help.protect.the.oven.from.the.elements.when.not.in.use.

  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What beside pizza can I cook in What accessories come with the my wood burning brick oven? purchase of a CBO oven? There.is.no.limit.to.what.you.can.cook.in.your.CBO. Every.CBO.oven.comes.with.insulation,.decorative. wood-fired.brick.oven..Anything.you.can.cook.in.your. door.and.pizza.peel..(The.CBO-750.model.also. home.oven,.you.can.cook.in.your.CBO.oven—whole. includes.an.insulating.door.) turkeys,.bread,.grinders,.chicken,.steaks,.chops,. vegetables,.stews,.empanadas,.desserts.and.more. When.using.any.CBO.accessory,.please do not allow What else will I need to do to any.type.of.liquid.to.touch.the.hearth.or.dome..For.
  • Page 21 Frequently Asked Questions Is the oven safe around children? What size oven should I purchase? Any.time.you.have.fire.there.is.some.potential.danger.. Bigger.is.better!.We.think.you.should.purchase.the. The.outside.of.the.oven.will.be.hot.to.touch;.just.how. largest.oven.you.can.afford.and.that.will.fit.into.. hot.depends.on.your.design.and.use.of.insulation..If. your.space.. installed.properly,.the.oven.should.not.pose.any.more. danger.than.a.BBQ.grill. How much do the ovens weigh? They.are.heavy.and.do.require.a.properly.poured. How long does it take to heat foundation..You.can.read.the.spec.sheets.to.get.the. the oven? exact.weight.for.each.model.of.CBO.oven..

  • Page 22: Appetizers And Breads

    Recipes Whole.roast.turkeys,.bread,.steaks,.vegetables,.seafood,.stews,.empanadas,.desserts.and,.of.course,.pizza... Anything.you.can.cook.in.your.home.oven,.you.can.cook.in.your.wood-fired.brick.oven.. Appetizers and Bread Cibatta Empanada Ingredients Ingredients 3/4. cup.finely.chopped.Spanish.chorizo.. Starter (cured.spiced.pork.sausage;.3.ounces) 3/4. cup.warm.water. 2. tablespoons.olive.oil 1. teaspoon.active.dry.yeast.(save.the.rest.of.the.. 2. onions,.finely.chopped.(2.cups) package.for.use.in.the.dough). 3. garlic.cloves,.finely.chopped 1. cup.bread.flour. 1. red.bell.pepper,.finely.chopped. . pinch.granulated.sugar 1/2. green.bell.pepper,.finely.chopped.(1/2.cup) 1. Turkish.or.1/2.California.bay.leaf Dough 1/2. teaspoon.salt .. 1.1/4. teaspoons.active.dry.yeast.(remainder.of.the. 1/4.

  • Page 23: English.muffin.toasting.bread

    Appetizers and Bread English Muffin Toasting Bread Fresh Herb Focaccia Ingredients Ingredients 3/4. cup.milk 2. tablespoons.yeast 3/8. cup.water. 1. tablespoon.sugar 3. cups.bread.flour. 2. cups.lukewarm.water 1. teaspoon.salt. . 5.1/2. cups.flour 2. teaspoons.sugar. 1. teaspoon.salt 1/4. teaspoon.baking.soda. 1. teaspoon.fresh.chopped.garlic 2. teaspoons.yeast. 1. teaspoon.fresh.chopped.rosemary.or. .

  • Page 24: Peanut.sesame.flatbread

    Appetizers and Bread Peanut Sesame Flatbread If.you.work.away.from.home.during.the.day,.or.even. if.you.work.at.home,.you.can.make.up.a.sponge,.using. Ingredients about.half.the.flour..Dissolve.the.yeast.and.sugar.in.the. . 1.1/4. cups.warm.water. warm.water..Add.1/4.cup.of.the.all-purpose.flour..Stir. 1. envelope.dry.yeast. with.a.whisk.and.let.sit.for.10.minutes.to.give.the.yeast. 3. tablespoons.corn.syrup. a.chance.to.get.going. 1/4.. cup.olive.oil,.plus.2.tablespoons.divided . 3.1/2. cups.bread.flour,.plus.more.for.flouring. When.you.get.back.to.the.sponge.later.on,.add.the.salt. . the.worktable and.enough.flour.to.make.a.dough.that’s.a.bit.stiff–one. . 1.1/2. teaspoons.salt. . Cornmeal.for.dusting you.can.easily.knead.by.hand..Turn.the.dough.out.of. 1/3. cup.peanut.butter. the.bowl.onto.a.floured.surface.and.knead.it.until. 1. cup.Asian.sesame.dressing smooth.and.bouncy,.adding.only.enough.additional.

  • Page 25: Pizza

    Pizza Basic Pizza Dough BBQ Chicken Pizza Ingredients Ingredients . 1.1/2.. cups.warm.water.(about.110°F.to.115°F) . Pizza.dough.(see.recipe) 1/4.. ounce.active.dry.yeast . BBQ.sauce 1.. teaspoon.sugar . Chicken . 3.1/2. cups.all-purpose.flour . Cheddar.cheese.(sharp) 1/2. cup.semolina.flour.or.fine.ground.. . Monterey.Jack.cheese . yellow.cornmeal . Scallions. 1/3. cup.olive.oil,.and.extra.for.coating.the.bowl . Cilantro 1. teaspoon.salt 2.

  • Page 26: Brier.hill.pizza

    Pizza Brier Hill Pizza Preheat your oven. Reserve.1.cup.sauce.for.dipping..Divide.dough.into.4. Ingredients balls..Work.each.ball.into.an.8".round.shape..Divide.the. . Pizza.dough.(see.recipe) ingredients.evenly.among.the.4.dough.balls..Spread. some.Romano.evenly.and.lightly.over.the.ingredients. Sauce and.follow.with.the.tomato.sauce,.half.the.provolone. 2. cans.pizza.sauce.(or.tomato.sauce.&.oregano) cheese,.hard.salami,.capicola,.basil,.pepperoni.and. 2. 15-ounce.cans.petite.cut.tomatoes prosciutto,.then.finish.with.the.rest.of.the.provolone.. 1. garlic.clove.(chopped) Fold.the.dough.over.the.ingredients.and.form.a.half. 1. red.bell.pepper.(chopped) circle..Seal.the.dough.with.your.fingers..Dust.the.pizza. 1. green.bell.pepper.(chopped) peel.(or.pan).with.cornmeal..Place.the.calzones.on. . Romano.cheese.(grated) the.pizza.peel.and.brush.with.olive.oil..Make.sure.to. . Asiago.cheese.(grated) cut.slits.into.each.calzone.to.allow.the.steam.to.vent.. . Basil. Bake.until.golden.brown..Remove.from.oven.and.allow. .

  • Page 27: Chicago-Style.deep.dish.pizza

    Pizza Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza Melt.the.butter.with.the.olive.oil.in.a.10".frying.pan. over.medium-high.heat..Add.clams,.garlic.and.white. wine..Cook.until.garlic.is.fragrant.and.clams.are. Ingredients thoroughly.heated..If.needed,.add.clam.juice..Spoon. 1. pizza.dough.(see.recipe) a.small.amount.of.the.juice.from.the.pan.onto.the. 3. tablespoons.olive.oil dough..Top.with.clams,.Parmesan.and.mozzarella. 1/4. pound.ground.sweet.sausage cheeses..Cook.until.the.cheese.is.bubbly.and.the.dough. 3. medium.thinly.sliced.green.peppers crisp..Remove.from.oven.and.garnish.with.fresh.parsley. 2. medium.white.onions.cut.in.half.and.thinly.sliced 4. cloves.minced.garlic 6. ounces.thinly.sliced.provolone.cheese Escarole Calzone: Calzone di 8. ounces.shredded.mozzarella.cheese 1/2. cup.tomato.sauce Ricotta e Escarola 1/4. cup.grated.Parmesan.cheese Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali.

  • Page 28: Kielbasa.(Polish.sausage).And.egg.pizza

    Pizza Bring.the.dough.together.with.your.hands.and.turn. Preheat your oven. it.out.onto.a.floured.board.or.marble.surface..Knead. for.about.6-8.minutes,.until.you.have.made.a.firm,. Grate.and.mix.Cheddar.and.Monterey.Jack.cheeses. smooth.dough..Place.it.in.a.clean,.lightly.oiled.bowl. (half.&.half)..Sauté.kielbasa.pieces.in.pan..Brush.a.thin. and.cover.it.with.a.towel..Let.it.rise.in.the.warmest.part. coat.of.pizza.sauce.over.the.entire.pizza.shell..Spread. of.the.kitchen.for.45.minutes. a.generous.coating.of.the.cheese.mixture.over.shell.. Spread.kielbasa.pieces.over.pizza..Beat.4.eggs.and. Cut.the.dough.into.4.equal.pieces.and.knead.it.into. pour.over.pizza.(add.light.dusting.of.cheese)..Top-off. rounds..Let.rest.15.minutes. with.scallions,.if.desired. For.the.filling,.bring.3.quarts.of.water.to.a.boil. Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough Remove.leaves.from.escarole.head.and.rinse.of.all.sand. and.dirt..Drop.the.leaves.into.the.boiling.water.and. Ingredients cook.until.tender,.about.12-14.minutes..Remove,.shock. 1/2. cake.compressed.fresh.yeast in.ice.water.till.cool.and..drain..Stack.the.leaves,.cut. 2. cups.warm.water.(80°F.to.90°F) them.into.1/4".thick.ribbons,.and.set.aside..In.a.12"-14". 1. cup.pastry.flour saute.pan,.heat.oil.over.high.heat.until.smoking..Add. 1.1/2.. tablespoons.sea.salt garlic.and.cook.2-3.minutes,.until.light.golden.brown.. . 5 .1/2-6.cups. unbleached.all-purpose.flour Add.the.capers,.anchovies,.olives,.currants.and.pine.

  • Page 29: Neapolitan.margherita.pizza

    Pizza Neapolitan Marinara Pizza Preheat your oven. Divide.dough.into.6.rounds..Form.each.round.into. Ingredients a.circle.1/4".thick.leaving.the.edge.slightly.thicker.. . Neapolitan-style.pizza.dough.(see.recipe) Each.circle.should.be.about.10".in.diameter..Place. 8. ounces.fresh.or.canned.(drained).tomatoes,. the.rounds.on.a.flour-dusted.pizza.peel..Brush. finely.chopped the.surface.of.the.dough.with.olive.oil..Divide.the. 6. cloves.thinly.sliced.garlic mozzarella.cheese.evenly.among.the.dough.rounds,. 3/4. teaspoon.dried.oregano spreading.evenly.to.cover.the.surface.and.leaving.a. . Sea.salt 1/2".rim..Spread.the.artichokes.and.roasted.peppers. 2. tablespoons.extra-virgin.olive.oil over.the.surface.of.the.dough..Garnish.with.Parmesan. cheese..Slide.each.assembled.pizza.into.the.oven.and. Preheat your oven. bake.for.2-3.minutes.or.until.the.edges.are.golden. brown..Remove.from.oven.and.serve.at.once... Divide.dough.into.6.rounds..Form.each.round.into. Makes.6,.10".pizzas. a.circle.1/4".thick.leaving.the.edge.slightly.thicker.. Each.circle.should.be.about.10".in.diameter..Place.the. rounds.on.a.flour-dusted.pizza.peel..Place.some.of.

  • Page 30: Neapolitan-Style.herb.and.vegetable.sauce

    Pizza evenly.to.cover.the.surface.and.leaving.a.1/2".rim.. Preheat your oven. Garnish.with.Parmesan.cheese..Arrange.the.asparagus,. potato,.olives.and.zucchini.over.the.cheeses.into.four. Stretch.dough.to.a.thin.round.form..Oil.and.grill.each. quadrants..Slide.each.assembled.pizza.into.the.oven. side.one.at.a.time.until.golden.and.crisp..Dust.the. and.bake.until.edges.are.golden.brown..Remove.from. pizza.peel.with.cornmeal..Place.grilled.dough.on.pizza. oven.and.serve.at.once..Makes.6,.10".pizzas. peel..Drizzle.dough.with.olive.oil.and.then.spread. on.an.even.layer.of.tomato.sauce,.reserving.1/2-cup.. Top.with.mozzarella,.evenly.sprinkle.garlic,.add.the. Neapolitan-Style Herb and sausage.and.sliced.meatballs,.then.add.the.remaining. Vegetable Sauce 1/2.cup.of.sauce..Transfer.pizza.to.the.oven.and.bake. until.cheese.is.melted.and.starting.to.brown..Remove. Ingredients from.oven.and.spread.fresh.basil.lightly.over.the.top. 3. tablespoons.extra.virgin.olive.oil and.allow.to.sit.for.5.minutes. 1/2. cup.diced.onion 1. peeled.and.diced.carrot Pizza Margherita 1. stalk.diced.celery 2. cloves.minced.garlic 1. 28-ounce.can.Italian.tomatoes,.finely.chopped Ingredients 4.

  • Page 31: Spinach-Stuffed.pizza

    Pizza Spinach-Stuffed Pizza Grate.and.mix.Cheddar.and.Monterey.Jack.cheeses. (half.&.half)..Cook.chicken.(or.buy.rotisserie.chicken. from.market.and.strip.into.bite-sized.pieces).and.mix. Ingredients with.peanut.sauce..Brush.a.thin.coat.of.peanut.sauce. 1. basic.pizza.dough.(see.recipe) over.the.entire.pizza.shell..Spread.a.generous.coating. 1. tablespoon.olive.oil of.the.cheese.mixture.over.shell..Spread.chicken. 2. tablespoons.Parmesan.cheese,.grated pieces.over.pizza..Top-off.with.scallions,.sprouts.and. 8. ounces.shredded.mozzarella.cheese cilantro..OPTIONAL: Drizzle a light coating of peanut 2. cloves.garlic,.thinly.sliced sauce and sour cream over pizza. 2. ounces.mushrooms,.thinly.sliced 1/2. cup.basic.tomato.sauce 2. 10-ounce.bags.baby.spinach,.washed.thoroughly Wood-Grilled Chicken 3.

  • Page 32: Seafood

    Seafood Cedar Planked Salmon Chipotle Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs Ingredients Wildoats.com. . Salmon.fillet,.skinned.and.pinned.(8-ounce. to.10-ounce) Prep.Time:. 20.minutes 1. tablespoon.olive.oil,.rubbed.over.top.of.. . Cook.Time:. 10.minutes. salmon.fillet Serves:.4 . Coarse.kosher.salt,.to.taste 6. wedges.of.pre-roasted.Yukon.potatoes Ingredients 5. asparagus.spears,.fresh.tossed.in.olive.oil.. . 8. wooden.or.metal.skewers and.searing.seasonings 1. pound.large.shrimp,.peeled.and.deveined. 1. lemon.or.lime.wedge.per.salmon.fillet. 2. cloves.garlic,.minced. 1/4.

  • Page 33: Valencia.paella

    Seafood Valencia Paella pressing.them.into.the.rice.and.making.sure.the.clams. are.hinge-side.up..Continue.to.cook.in.the.oven.for. another.5-6.minutes..The.fish.should.be.cooked.and. Ingredients the.rice.beginning.to.brown.around.the.edges..Remove. 3. boneless.chicken.thighs.cut.into.1".pieces from.oven..Sprinkle.the.whole.thing.with.parsley.and. . 1.1/2. teaspoons.Spanish.smoked.paprika serve.the.paella.in.its.pan. 3. teaspoons.kosher.salt 12. prawns,.peeled.with.tails 12. clams,.scrubbed.and.soaked Whole Roasted Fish with Celery, . Halibut.cut.into.6.pieces.(6-.to.8-ounce) Lemon and Orange 1/4. cup,.plus.2.tablespoons,.extra-virgin.olive.oil 1. medium.yellow.onion,.chopped Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved. 3.

  • Page 34: Main Dishes

    Main Dishes Art Lee’s Korean Ribs Wash.the.chicken.and.pat.dry..Season.aggressively. inside.and.out.with.all.of.the.salt.and.pepper..In.a. small.bowl,.combine.the.garlic,.thyme,.sage,.parsley. Ingredients and.olive.oil..Rub.the.olive.oil.and.herb.blend.into. 1. cup.soy.sauce the.cavity.of.the.chicken,.as.well.as.all.over.the. 1/2. cup.Mirin.(sweet.Japanese.rice.wine) exterior.. 1/2. cup.packed.dark.brown.sugar 1/4. cup.unseasoned.rice.vinegar Place.the.parsley.stems.into.the.cavity.of.the. 1/4. cup.Oriental.sesame.oil chicken,.and.squeeze.each.lemon.quarter.into.the. 1/4. cup.minced.garlic.(about.15.cloves) chicken.and.place.the.rind.in.as.well..Put.the.bay. 2. large.green.onions.cut.into.2".pieces.(or.. leaves.inside.the.chicken,.place.the.bird.into.an. slice.thin.a.whole.yellow.or.white.onion) oven-friendly.ceramic.dish,.place.into.the.oven.and. 5. pounds.Korean-style.short.ribs.(see.below) close.the.door..Roast.for.about.1.hour,.or.until.the. chicken.is.golden.brown,.the.juices.run.clear.and.a. If.you.live.near.an.Asian.market,.get.your.Korean- thermometer.inserted.in.the.thickest.part.of.the. style.ribs.there..If.you.have.to.go.to.a.national.grocery. thigh.registers.160°F..Remove.from.the.oven.and.let.

  • Page 35: Lasagna.bolognese. Mario Batali's Recipe

    Main Dishes Lasagna Bolognese Meanwhile,.heat.the.milk.in.a.separate.pan.until.it.is. just.about.to.boil..Add.the.milk.to.the.butter.mixture,. Recipe copyright 2000, Mario Batali. All rights reserved. 1.cup.at.a.time,.whisking.continuously.until.the. sauce.is.very.smooth..Bring.to.a.boil.and.cook.for.30. Serves:.6.to.8. seconds.longer..Remove.from.the.heat.and.season. with.salt.and.nutmeg. Ingredients Assembly Ragù Preheat.the.oven.to.375°F..Brush.a.9".x.13".glass. 1/4. cup.extra-virgin.olive.oil baking.dish.with.melted.butter.or.oil,.and.layer.in. 2. medium.onions,.finely.chopped the.following.order.from.the.bottom:.ragù,.pasta,. 1. carrot,.finely.chopped béchamel.and.grated.cheese.(saving.about.1.cup. 4. stalks.celery,.finely.chopped béchamel.for.last.topping),.making.3-4.layers.of. 5. cloves.garlic,.sliced pasta,.finishing.with.ragù,.béchamel.and.1/4.cup.of.the. 1. pound.veal,.ground Parmigiano-Reggiano.cheese.sprinkled.over.the.top..

  • Page 36: Stuffed.turkey

    Main Dishes and Veggies Stuffed Turkey Roasted Artichokes Ingredients Ingredients . Turkey 2. pounds.artichoke.hearts,.par-cooked . Kosher.salt 1/4. cup.extra-virgin.olive.oil . Olive.oil 1. tablespoon.garlic,.chopped . Black.pepper 2. tablespoons.Pecorino.cheese,.grated . Kitchen.string. 1/2. cup.Italian.parsley,.chopped Note: Buy.artichoke.hearts.cooked.in.water,.not. Rinse.and.dry.turkey.inside.and.out..Season.liberally. with.kosher.salt.and.pepper..Put.in.a.vessel.that.can. preserved.in.oil. hold.it.safely.in.the.refrigerator.overnight.and.cover. lightly.with.plastic. Preheat your oven. When cooking, oven temperature should be about 400°F.

  • Page 37: Desserts

    Desserts Chocolate Almond Flourless Ingredients . 2.1/2. cups.all-purpose.flour Cake with Cherry Compote 1/2. cup.superfine.sugar Ingredients . Pinch.fine.sea.salt 2. tablespoons.parve.margarine,.softened . Grated.zest.of.1.lemon 1/2. cup.dried.cherries,.chopped 2. sticks.chilled.sweet.butter,.cut.into.1/2".pieces 3. egg.yolks 1/2. cup.cherry.or.grape.juice . 1.1/3. cups.whole.organic.almonds 1/4. cup.cold.vin.santo 7. ounces.semisweet,.good-quality. 2. cups.red.cherry.jam . chocolate,.chopped .2.or.3.

  • Page 38: Maca.assada.(Baked.apple)

    Desserts Maca Assada ( baked apple ) Add.crushed.graham.crackers.to.pizza.dough.and. flatten.with.rolling.pin;.place.on.round.pan.and.trim.. Par-bake.pizza.shell.for.approximately.5-7.minutes.at. Ingredients 250°F-300°F.in.standard.kitchen.oven.(or.until.desired. firmness).and.cool.on.rack..Melt.butter.in.a.large.frying. For the Apple pan,.then.add.bananas;.sauté.for.approximately.2. 4. large.apples minutes..When.ready.to.make,.pre-bake.pizza.shell. 1. tablespoon.lemon.juice in.CBO.oven.until.golden.brown,.then.remove..In. 2. cups.water microwave,.warm.up.jar.of.Nutella.spread..Spread. Nutella.over.pizza.shell.and.add.caramelized.bananas;. For the Filling bake.in.CBO.oven.until.bananas.start.to.brown. 1. tablespoon.cinnamon. (approximately.1-2.minutes)..Optional: Dust pizza with 1/2. cup.raisins powdered sugar prior to serving. 1/2.

  • Page 39: Entertaining Ideas

    Entertaining Ideas With.your.new.wood.burning.brick.oven.from.Chicago.Brick.Oven,.your.backyard.will.quickly.. become.the.“go-to”.place.for.friends.and.family.to.gather.for.exciting.outdoor.dining.and.entertainment. Here.are.just.a.few.ideas.for.throwing.special.“oven-oriented”.parties.that.will.be.the.talk.of.the.neighborhood. We’d love to hear about your own special party ideas. Send the details—menu, recipes, decorations, your name, town/state, etc.—to chicagobrickoven.com, with the subject line, “Party Ideas,” and we may add them to our website. Happy Halloween Wild Game Night Want.to.give.the.neighborhood.kids.(and.their..

  • Page 40: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Important Other Instructions and Cautions •. CBO-500 Ovens should be installed by a Failure to follow these instructions exactly as professional or suitably qualified individual. written may cause permanent damage to your oven and may void your warranty. •.

  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Chicago.Brick.Oven,.a.manufacturer.of.wood-fired.ovens,.warrants.the.products.to.be.free.from.defects.. in.materials.and.workmanship.for.a.period.of.three.(3).years.from.the.date.of.shipment. CBO ovens are designed and marketed for “Outdoor Residential Use” only. Local regulations about wood burning equipment should be consulted. Qualifications to the Warranty Limitation on Liability The.complete.Warranty.is.further.subject.to.the. It.is.expressly.agreed.and.understood.that.CBO’s. following.qualifications: sole.obligation.and.purchaser’s.exclusive.remedy. under.this.Warranty,.under.any.other.warranty,. 1..The.oven.must.be.installed.in.accordance.. expressed.or.implied,.otherwise,.shall.be.limited.to. with.CBO.installation.instructions.and.local. replacement,.repair,.or.refund,.as.specified.above..In. building.codes.
  • Page 42 For.more.information,.visit. chicagobrickoven.com ©.2011.Chicago.Brick.Oven..All.rights.reserved..

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