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The Grilled Pizza Stone: A Review

I always get excited when I’m trying out a new product for the first time. I’ve usually done my homework. I know how the product works and what to expect. Over the years, I’ve reviewed dozens of pizza related products. I eagerly anticipated using the The Grilled Pizza Stone by Red Sky Grilling Products. According to the website: “By taking advantage of your grill’s high heat and ability to control natural wood smoke, in combination with the Grilled Pizza Stone’s unique shape and material, anyone is able to make great-tasting, wood-smoked, thin-crust pizzas at home.” I had done all of my prep work for the pizza. I had invited select friends and family to the pizza party. As a matter of fact (true story), I had a lawyer and a doctor doing all of my prep work, as well as helping with the clean up. They worked for less than minimum wage. They were “paid” with slices of pizza. I used a commercial gas grill and I pre-heated the stone to the highest possible temperature for almo...

Your Pizza Stone Will Make Gourmet pizza...

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Using A Pizza Stone If you are going to make great pizza you need the right tools. Most of the tools for making pizza will be found in any kitchen. There are a few tools that you will need if you want to make exceptional home made pizza. Mixing bowls, measuring spoons and a pizza pan or cookie sheet are essential. But if you want to take your pizza making to an expert level, you need a pizza stone. With a pizza stone you will be able to make gourmet pizza. A pizza stone , (also known as a baking stone), and a pizza peel are essential to make great pizza. The best pizza is made in a stone or brick oven. A pizza stone attempts to recreate a brick oven in your home. The notion behind this is that the pizza stone will absorb the heat in an oven. A pizza stone will cook your pizza quickly and evenly. One of the most important trick to using a pizza stone is to per-heat your stone for an hour or more. The biggest mistake made by home pizza chefs is not allowing the stone to heat u...