3 Recipes to Make in Your Wolf Steam Oven [Bonus +1 Dessert]

Recently, in the kitchen appliance industry, steam ovens have been picking up a lot of, well, steam. They're a great way to enjoy healthier, fresher food without adjusting the way you cook or altering your grocery shopping routine. It's an innovative cooking technology that people might not yet be aware of, so what is a steam oven and how does it work?

It’s just like it sounds—steam ovens circulate hot steam to cook your food rather than hot air. They provide a whole new level of cooking that can even reheat leftovers more effectively than a standard microwave oven, making this product a double whammy in the kitchen. You can use steam in place of a convection baking mode or combine them for even greater control and cooking power.  

Steam ovens siphon water from a small water tank built into the boiler, quickly heating and releasing the steam into the oven cavity. The supercharged heat is effective at cooking your food and can prepare certain meals even faster than a convection mode. For most models, no special hookup is required—just plug it in, fill the water tank, and start cooking.  

The Steam Mode on a Wolf oven provides a gentle, effective cooking method with precise temperature control from 90 to 210 degrees. No preheating is required but you can still use a temperature probe to ensure meats and poultry are thoroughly cooked. As we mentioned previously, steam cooking is a relatively healthier alternative because steam helps lock moisture into whatever food is being prepared and it does not require any additional oil or fat to cook. Nutrients are not expelled and lost as they would be in boiling water, making this an ideal cooking method for veggies, rice, hard-boiled eggs, soft-poached fish, and sweets like custard or chocolate chip cookies.  

From snack foods to entrees to gourmet desserts, the possibilities for what you can prepare in a steam oven are endless. Bring your appetite and plenty of napkins as we discuss 3 tasty and easy-to-make recipes you can prepare in your Wolf steam oven. 

The Gourmet Mode on your Wolf steam oven has several food categories to choose from, one of them being the Fresh Pizza mode. This setting provides the ideal cooking environment for any kind and any size pizza.

If you’re making your dough from scratch, allow 2 to 3 days for the pizza dough to rest in the refrigerator. The extra time to chill is necessary for the dough to develop the full depth of flavor it needs to make your pie unique. Let’s check out the recipe:

Everyone loves saucy, smoky ribs, but until recently, they were limited to summertime grilling. Not anymore—this pork rib recipe allows you to make fall-off-the-bone ribs any time of year without all the fuss of layers of foil or hours spent slow cooking. The Convection Steam Mode is convenient and powerful, with the ability to braise foods to tender, juicy perfection in a short amount of time. Whether you’re craving ribs, pot roast, or even pork shoulder, your Wolf oven can handle it all. 

A dry rub is recommended for ribs whether it’s your own mixture or a seasoning mixture you picked up at the store. Your rub can be added onto the rack of ribs the day before if desired, but be sure to coat your ribs at least two hours ahead of time.  

Take a big bite out of this tasty recipe here:

Shrimp is a very versatile protein that can be joyed at all times of the year in a multitude of different ways. We know the Aussies like their shrimp on the barbie, but you can sear them in a pan with lots of butter and garlic, skewer them and cook over high-heat on the grill, and now, steam them in your oven.  

Steam-cooking creates a gentler environment for shrimp as it is a delicate meat that can overcook easily. Steaming them allows for succulent, perfectly tender shrimp every time. If you’re using frozen shrimp, make sure they are fully thawed before steaming, and don’t forget to leave a drip tray in your oven to catch any excess moisture and juices from the shrimp.  

You can’t enjoy shrimp without plenty of lemon juice, but garlic cloves and capers provide a nice tangy bitterness to contrast with the flavor of the seafood. Pour yourself a glass of white wine and enjoy this recipe for steamed shrimp.

Yes, dessert is on the menu! You don’t have to resort to popsicles when you can make gourmet desserts in your own kitchen. This recipe for chocolate soufflé has the added touch of drizzling a generous spoonful of caramel sauce at the end for an extra level of decadence. 

And if caramel doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, there are a variety of sauces that will pair nicely with the souffle—including warm chocolate fudge, raspberry puree, or even vanilla crème anglaise. 

Any Limitations? 

You may have noticed that some of the recipes called for an oven temperature greater than 210 degrees. While the Steam Mode setting has a temperature limit of 210 degrees, most Wolf steam ovens work as a complement to a standard convection oven or can be incorporated as a combination-steam unit that can cook using both steam and convection. This way, you aren’t limited to what dishes you can prepare.  

You might not be confident enough to steam every recipe right away, and let’s be fair, not every recipe was made with steam cooking in mind, but the optimized flavor and ease of use of a steam oven are well worth any minor drawbacks. Flavor is enhanced whether you’re whipping up a fresh meal or giving new life to last night’s leftovers.  

A steam oven is a simple and elegant addition to your kitchen that allows your culinary creativity and exploration to shine through. Plus, when you shop with us at Albert Lee, you’ll receive great deals and expert advice on steam ovens from all your favorite brands. If you have questions, give us a call, chat with us online, or stop by our store to meet with our industry experts.