Grilled Pizza

Grilled Pizza

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by Charlotte Today

WCNC.com

Posted on July 26, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Gas Grill

Cook Time: Approximately 20–30 minutes

Setup: Grill surface should be at least 16”x16”

1. For 2 burner grills, light both burners and pre-heat to 375°–400°F (190°–200°C).

For grills with 3 or more burners, pre-heat to 425°–450°F (220°–235°C) and

light outer burners only. To confirm temperature use an oven thermometer.

Grill should be held at desired temperature for 15 minutes prior to baking.

2. Remove plastic wrap. Put pizza and paper tray on aluminum grilling tray or

other heat-shielding surface. Place in the center of the grill surface and close

lid. Note that if you have a thermometer in the lid of the grill, it will no longer

read the correct temperature. Temperature should not be adjusted once grill is

preheated.

3. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes. Do not leave grill unattended.

Check pizza frequently by lifting crust with a spatula. Turn pizza 1/4 turn

every 5 minutes… turn it, don’t burn it! Baking times may vary.

4. Use oven mitts to remove pizza and tray from grill. Let stand 5 minutes.

Remove pizza and paper tray from aluminum grilling tray or other heatshielding

surface. Cut and serve.

Charcoal Grill

Cook Time: Approximately 20–30 minutes

Setup: Grill surface should be at least 18” in diameter

1. Open all vents. Use recommended

amount of charcoal (see chart), light

and let burn until lightly covered

with ash (20-25 minutes). Once coals

are ready, divide evenly and pile on

two sides of fire grate (distribute on

all 4 sides for square grills), then put

the grilling surface on grill. Never

put coals directly under pizza.

2. Preheat grill to 425°–450°F (220°–235°C). To confirm

temperature, use an oven thermometer in the center of the

grilling surface.

3. Remove plastic wrap. Put pizza and paper tray on aluminum

grilling tray or other heat-shielding surface. Place on center

of the grill surface and close lid, leaving vent open.

4. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes. Do not leave grill

unattended. Check pizza frequently by lifting crust with a

spatula. Turn pizza 1/4 turn every 5 minutes… turn it, don’t

burn it! Baking times may vary.

5. Use oven mitts to remove pizza and tray from grill. Let stand

5 minutes. Remove pizza and paper tray from aluminum

grilling tray or other heat-shielding surface. Cut and serve.

Wood Pellet Grill

Cook Time: Approximately 20–30 minutes

1. Preheat grill to 425°–450°F (220°C–235°C). Start on SMOKE,

allowing pellets to ignite. Switch to HIGH and heat for at

least 15 minutes.

2. Remove plastic wrap. Put pizza and paper tray on aluminum

grilling tray or other heat-shielding surface. Place in the

center of the grill surface and close lid.

3. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes. Do not leave grill

unattended. Check pizza frequently by lifting crust with a

spatula. Turn pizza 1/4 turn every 5 minutes… turn it, don’t

burn it! Baking times may vary.

4. Use oven mitts to remove pizza and tray from grill. Let

stand 5 minutes. Remove pizza and paper tray from

aluminum grilling

 

Some key tips to remember:

•             MUST have a heat barrier between the grill and the pizza for fire safety.  That heat barrier can be a pizza stone or tin foil.  DO NOT put the Papa Murphy’s pizza tray right on the grill.

•             “Turn it, don’t burn it” – for best results, use their deLite (thin crust) pizzas and turn the pizza ¼ every five minutes. Papa Murphy’s does not recommend grilling their stuffed crust pizza.

•             Can use several types of grills.

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