How to pan cook foods in a wood-fired oven

Wood Fired Pan Cooking Techniques.

Pan cooking is an easy way of preparing your favourite foods in a wood-fired oven. From steamed mussels in white wine, to seared scallops with peas and pancetta, to freshly fried eggs for breakfast or even baking an apple tarte tatin, pan cooking over charcoal is an easy cooking method that you will master in a wood fired oven in no time.

Here’s our step-by-step guide to pan cooking in your wood-fired oven:

Step 1. Light up your wood fired oven.

Follow the instructions on how to light a fuego wood-fired oven and get your oven up to a temperature of around 225-250°C using kiln dried wood that has a moisture content of less than 20%.

Step 2. Prepare your foods.

Whilst your wood-fired oven is cooling down in temperature, you can prepare the foods you are going to pan cook with your favourite garnishes, sauces or dressings.

Get some inspiration for pan cooking in your wood fired oven by checking out our recipes section.

3. Regulate the temperature and pan cook your foods.

Using your metal peel or spade, move the hot embers to one side of the oven and allow your oven’s temperature to drop down to 180-200°C ready for pan cooking your foods. Heat your pan in the oven or over some embers and once its hot start cooking. Make sure you are wearing a heatproof glove to handle your pan and beware of the high temperatures.

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