A cooking surface designed to withstand high temperatures and conduct heat evenly within a barbecue fueled by wood pellets, typically crafted from ceramic, stone, or composite materials. This accessory facilitates the creation of pizzas with a crispy crust, mimicking the results achieved in traditional brick ovens. It functions by absorbing heat from the grill, creating a consistent and elevated temperature platform for baking.
Utilizing this type of cooking surface in a pellet grill provides benefits such as improved crust texture and faster cooking times due to the consistent and high heat. The even heat distribution prevents hot spots, ensuring the pizza cooks uniformly. Historically, similar methods have been employed in masonry ovens for centuries, adapted for use in modern grilling technology to provide the same functionality. This can produce bakery-quality results by addressing the specific challenges of outdoor cooking.
