6 Reasons the Dragon Oven is Different and Better Than Other Pizza Ovens

The Dragon oven, created by Pizza Group USA, has emerged as a significant contender in the commercial pizza oven market, distinguishing itself from leading competitors like Italforni and Hotrocks. By offering unique features and advanced cooking capabilities, the Dragon oven delivers a superior product while conserving energy, underlining its position as a leading choice for pizzerias worldwide.

Faster Cooking Time

One of the most noticeable differences is the Dragon oven's superior cooking speed. The oven boasts a cooking time that is 30% to 50% faster than either the Italforni or Hotrocks stone ovens, thanks to its innovative design and technology. This means you can serve more customers in less time, without compromising on quality or taste.

Additionally, the Dragon oven's cooking time is adjustable from 1 minute to a whopping 24 minutes, compared to Italforni's maximum of 7 minutes. This means you have more flexibility and control with the Dragon oven, especially if you want to cook different types of pizza or other products that require longer cooking times.

Superior Stone Type

The stone type used in the Dragon oven is another significant distinction.

The Dragon's stone cooking surface boasts three times the heat exchange performance and strength of Italforni's stone and is five times more heat exchange efficient than Hotrocks's granite stone. The use of granite stone in pizza ovens is not recommended as it does not absorb the dough's humidity, resulting in a less than ideal pizza.

In contrast, pizzas cooked in the Dragon oven are crispy and maintain their freshness for a longer time due to the superior stone's moisture-absorbing capabilities.

Innovative Temperature Control

The Dragon oven also offers a unique three-zone temperature control, allowing you to set two different temperatures on the top, which is perfect for products requiring varying temperatures at the start and finish.

You can also set a different temperature for the bottom stone, giving you unparalleled control over the cooking process. The Italforni and Hotrocks ovens do not have this feature.

Static Versus Ventilated Ovens

Another distinct feature is that the Dragon oven is a static stone conveyor oven, which means it does not use any fans or blowers to circulate hot air inside the oven. Hotrocks, however, is a ventilated conveyor oven and uses a fan to blow hot air over the pizza.

Pizzas cooked in ventilated ovens often have dry toppings and low-quality, short-lasting crusty bases. The Dragon oven eliminates these issues, ensuring all pizza ingredients are cooked and moist, without burnt or folded pepperoni or dry onions and mushrooms.

Built to Last

In terms of construction, the Dragon oven is considerably more robust, weighing twice as much as Italforni ovens and 40% more than Hotrocks ovens. This is because the Dragon oven is entirely made of thick stainless steel, ensuring a long-lasting productivity, even when used 24/7.

Advanced Burner and Energy Efficiency

The Dragon oven is powered by two infrared gas burners that can be adjusted by +/- 1%. This allows precise and consistent heating of the oven, as well as lower gas consumption and emissions. In contrast, the Hotrocks oven does not have this feature and has only one gas burner.?

In addition, the Dragon oven uses a Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) system for temperature control, which saves up to 50% of power compared to a typical deck or conveyor oven. This energy-efficient feature further cements the Dragon oven's reputation as an economical choice in the long run.

In summary, the Dragon oven, with its unique features and superior cooking capabilities, offers a range of benefits that makes it stand out from its competitors. This makes it an ideal choice for restaurants seeking to offer the best quality pizzas at a shorter timeframe while achieving substantial energy savings.

If you want to witness and experience the Dragon difference yourself, contact us today and book a demo!

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