How do you keep grilled pizza from burning?

The key is to have your workstation set up next to you before you start grilling as this grilled pizza recipe goes quickly! Also, managing the temperature on the grill is vital to avoiding a burnt bottom but melting the cheese. It's important to have the grill hot (direct heat) on one side and off (indirect heat) on the other. And once the crust is flipped, move it to the off side for carry-over cooking to control the heat and avoid burning the crust before the cheese is melted.

Can you grill pizza with a pizza stone?

You sure can! However, not all pizza stones are made equal, so be sure the stone you use can handle the high, direct heat of a grill. And the key to using a pizza stone on the grill is to place a cold stone directly on the grates and allow it to heat up with the grill, otherwise, it can shatter!

What is a Barbecue Pizza Oven?

A barbecue pizza oven is a grilling accessory that easily and quickly transforms your outdoor grill into a traditional pizza oven.

Can you grill pizza on a Big Green Egg or pellet grill?

Yes, you can use a BGE pizza stone and follow the instructions listed on the owner's manual. Alternatively, you can always bake a pan pizza in your Big Green Egg directly in a cast iron skillet set on the grill grates! A pellet grill is another excellent way to grill pizza as it really mimics a wood-fired oven nicely. Pellet grills provide more constant temperatures and great smoky flavor for your grilled pizza. Follow all user instructions.

How To Make Grilled Pizza

Description

Grilling pizza is a quick way to get dinner done outside on a hot summer night. This is more of a formula for making grilled pizza than a recipe. It allows you to use whatever pizza toppings you like. There are a couple of tricks for success with pizza on the grill. The first is to make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go out to the grill on a little tray before you put the dough on the grill. The second is to adjust the temperature as you go to ensure that the crust doesn’t burn before the cheese melts.

Ingredients

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1 pound store-bought pizza dough, whole grain if desired, at room temperature
Flour for dusting
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
1/2 cup prepared sauce, such as marinara, pizza sauce, alfredo, or pesto
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded cheese such as low-moisture mozzarella or fontina
3/4 cup toppings such as sausage, pepperoni, and/or sliced vegetables
Fresh herbs such as basil, oregano, or rosemary, for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the gas grill to medium-high (between 350°F-400°F).
Meanwhile, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin. Transfer to a pizza peel, cutting board, or flat cookie sheet dusted with additional flour.
Oil the grill grates with a tightly folded paper towel dipped in oil.
Slide the pizza dough onto the preheated grill and brush with olive oil; cover and cook until puffed up and lightly browned on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Rotate the pizza 90 degrees; cook until grill marks are brown and even, an additional 1 minute. Flip the crust so that the grill marks are up and transfer to the pizza peel, baking sheet, or cutting board.
Spread the sauce over the par-grilled dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and toppings.
Turn the grill down to low (300°F) and slide the pizza back onto the grill, cover with lid or foil, and cook, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

TOPPINGS:

Less is more: go lighter on the toppings than you think otherwise they could load down the pizza and make it soggy.

Tip:

Set up a workstation next to your grill with equipment: oiled paper towel, tongs, brush, and necessary ingredients.

Make Ahead

Prep toppings and refrigerate up to a day in advance. Defrost dough in fridge. For multiple pizzas you can grill the crusts ahead of time and stack them between parchment paper. When you are ready to grill, add sauce and toppings.

Storage:

This pizza is best eaten immediately but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilled
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 249
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 13 g