Would this grate hold a pizza? I am considering buying a Lodge 14" cast iron pizza pan for $40, but if this grate will hold a pizza without falling through the grate, then I could save $40 on the pizza pan. I'm only looking at the picture, but it looks like it would hold and cook a pizza?Thanks, Bill. Would this grate hold a pizza? I am considering buying a Lodge 14" cast iron pizza pan for $40, but if this grate will hold a pizza without falling through the grate, then I could save $40 on... » Read More Would this grate hold a pizza? I am considering buying a Lodge 14" cast iron pizza pan for $40, but if this grate will hold a pizza without falling through the grate, then I could save $40 on the pizza pan. I'm only looking at the picture, but it looks like it would hold and cook a pizza?Thanks, Bill. « Show Less
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I use it for a fire pit, but I would think that the pizza would fall through the slits when cooking.
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The spacing is narrow enough, I think the weight of the pizza will be evenly distributed enough
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Sure as long as you have a pizza spatula to get it off the grill in one piece.
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I'd consider a grill pizza stone. Just set it on the grate without worrying about the cast iron pizza pan.You may also like the KettlePizza insert. I splurged and I love it. Keeps the temp up for great pizza.
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I use a 12 inch cast iron skillet for pizza and do not preheat it. It works great. I would think this would be the same.
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Im not sure what you mean by "base"..but if your talking about the bottom of the pizza, I get the stone as hot as the Summitt will go...once over 600 I put pizza on and close lid. I check after a few minutes and remove when the bottom crust is the way I like it. We prefer a thin crust..and slightly crispy. Hope this helps. I put the stone in the middle of the grill fyi...and that allows the "oven type" surround heat to finish the toppings. I dont use corn meal, and, I always assemble pizza complete before putting on stone. As you "peek" at the bottom, use your pizza spatula to loosen any cheese or other item that may cause sticking..normally, the ston e is so hot, it burns the materials completely. Im not sure what you mean by "base"..but if your talking about the bottom of the pizza, I get the stone as hot as the Summitt will go...once over 600 I put pizza on and close lid. I check after a few minutes and remove when the bottom crust is the way I like it. We prefer a thin crust..and slightly crispy. Hope this helps. I put the stone in the middle of the grill fyi...and that allows the "oven type" surround heat to finish the toppings. I dont use corn meal, and, I always assemble pizza complete before putting on stone. As you "peek" at the bottom, use your... » Read More Im not sure what you mean by "base"..but if your talking about the bottom of the pizza, I get the stone as hot as the Summitt will go...once over 600 I put pizza on and close lid. I check after a few minutes and remove when the bottom crust is the way I like it. We prefer a thin crust..and slightly crispy. Hope this helps. I put the stone in the middle of the grill fyi...and that allows the "oven type" surround heat to finish the toppings. I dont use corn meal, and, I always assemble pizza complete before putting on stone. As you "peek" at the bottom, use your pizza spatula to loosen any cheese or other item that may cause sticking..normally, the ston e is so hot, it burns the materials completely. « Show Less
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I don't think it would fit. You'd need to use a pizza pan or stone and there just doesn't seem to be room. You also want to bake pizza at 400 to 425 and mine has never gotten that hot. If you used small oven baking stones, you could probably bake the individual-sized pizzas on those but the crust might bake the way you want. Sounds like a good experiment project.
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Yes indeed, it will hold the pans as well as two regular size pizzas. I am really pleased with this addition to my kitchen "tools." I never use my big oven anymore. Be careful after cooking when you open the door as it will be hot.Hope this helps.Paul in Texas.
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This is the weber grease catch pan. It holds the weber tin foil pans. One of the top black bars on mine rusted. Buy the best deal you can find including shipping but DO NOT buy a "copy" as they rarely last. I have had my new one for some time now and it works fine. If you can get one delivered for $16, go for it! I own the Pet Door Hood Company and find my shipping charges (no handling) average $15 for less than 3 pounds. I did buy a weber ignitor on Amazon and it stopped working after only 6 months. I emailed the seller but have received no response as Amazon says they have a 1 year warranty. Bottom line is if you can buy this at one of your local stores for close to the same price, do it! This is the weber grease catch pan. It holds the weber tin foil pans. One of the top black bars on mine rusted. Buy the best deal you can find including shipping but DO NOT buy a "copy" as they rarely last. I have had my new one for some time now and it works fine. If you can get one delivered for $16, go for it! I own the Pet Door Hood Company and find my shipping charges (no handling) average $15 for less than 3 pounds. I did buy a weber ignitor on Amazon and it stopped working after only 6 months. I emailed the seller but have received no response as Amazon says they have a 1... » Read More This is the weber grease catch pan. It holds the weber tin foil pans. One of the top black bars on mine rusted. Buy the best deal you can find including shipping but DO NOT buy a "copy" as they rarely last. I have had my new one for some time now and it works fine. If you can get one delivered for $16, go for it! I own the Pet Door Hood Company and find my shipping charges (no handling) average $15 for less than 3 pounds. I did buy a weber ignitor on Amazon and it stopped working after only 6 months. I emailed the seller but have received no response as Amazon says they have a 1 year warranty. Bottom line is if you can buy this at one of your local stores for close to the same price, do it! « Show Less
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dont try cooking pizza...too much direct heat from the top and not enough to do the crust properly...
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It does a great job. I bought the Breville 12" pizza pan, but you could probably use any 12" pan. I will say this one is definitely not flimsy. One thing to remember when using this oven, there are 3 levels that the rack can be placed on. There are marks on the glass door that tell you which level is for toast, which is for baking, etc. I think it's important to use those to have things turn out properly. Since buying this little oven, I use it for almost everything! I love it!
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I have a 12 l/2 inch round pizza pan that fits in the oven and the standard pizza just fine. Like the previous responder, I haven't gotten the oven to achieve the 400 degree or 425 degree temperature recommended on the pizza box. This is something I definitely will experiment with, however, since cooking it longer in the sun oven might achieve the needed results--not sure it would give a crispy crust, however. I have had good success cooking meats in the sun oven, so I believe that cooking the pizza longer and using a cooking thermometer to assure doneness and food safety could produce good results. So, this is something I will experiment with the next time I bake a pizza. I have a 12 l/2 inch round pizza pan that fits in the oven and the standard pizza just fine. Like the previous responder, I haven't gotten the oven to achieve the 400 degree or 425 degree temperature recommended on the pizza box. This is something I definitely will experiment with, however, since cooking it longer in the sun oven might achieve the needed results--not sure it would give a crispy crust, however. I have had good success cooking meats in the sun oven, so I believe that cooking the pizza longer and using a cooking thermometer to assure doneness and food safety could produce good... » Read More I have a 12 l/2 inch round pizza pan that fits in the oven and the standard pizza just fine. Like the previous responder, I haven't gotten the oven to achieve the 400 degree or 425 degree temperature recommended on the pizza box. This is something I definitely will experiment with, however, since cooking it longer in the sun oven might achieve the needed results--not sure it would give a crispy crust, however. I have had good success cooking meats in the sun oven, so I believe that cooking the pizza longer and using a cooking thermometer to assure doneness and food safety could produce good results. So, this is something I will experiment with the next time I bake a pizza. « Show Less
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The oven has a pizza stone for making "standard" pizza. It works quite well. I love it! It also comes with a teflon coated pan for "deep dish" pizza with I never use. I don't care for deep dish pizza.
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I like the fact that I dont have to use my big oven for alot of cooking. Some things wont fit but slot does. It saves energy and the convection cooks very well. My least favorite is that a 12 inch pizza pan wont fit. I had to buy the tin flexible ones and bend the corners up just a bit. But still makes great pizza.
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I haven't tried a Costco pizza on it so I wouldn't be able to tell you but it is definitely sturdy enough to hold its weight. It might pertrude a little but I think it should be fine. I do believe they sell larger pans if Costco pizza is the one you cook most often.
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The toaster oven will hold a 12" pizza. Note that we have had this appliance for 3 months and I would not recommend it. It is a bad toaster - the darkness range is not
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The DeLonghi, too, has a rounded rack so that it can accommodate a pizza. Looks like it will only accommodate a pizza stone that's about 11.5 to 12 inches, though. Can't tell if it will close all the way with a 12 inch stone; that might hit the door.
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A lot of people suggest preheating cast iron before cooking. Especially when making pizza that is not possible since I spread the dough on the pan. I say no, not required.
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Most likely. I purchased the stone to use on my weber. It needed an expensive attachment to work on grill so I returned it. I ordered a Lodge cast iron pizza pan. works both places and I prefer it to the stones. The price was reasonable also.
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The Lodge site indicates their cookware (not just the pizza pan) is safe for all stove types, grills, and even a campfire (http://www.lodgemfg.com/useandcare/seasoned-cast-iron), so I don't know where the 400 deg limit came from.