{"product_id":"bge-12-inch-pizza-stone","title":"Big Green EGG 12\" Pizza Stone – Full Round","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-description-cgs {\n    line-height: 1.58;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs h3 {\n    margin-top: 30px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs h4 {\n    margin: 20px 0 6px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs p,\n  .product-description-cgs ul {\n    margin-top: 0;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs li + li {\n    margin-top: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs a {\n    color: #ff2a00;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 2px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-orange {\n    color: #ff2a00;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs img {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 600px;\n    height: auto;\n    margin: 20px 0;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-fit-box {\n    margin: 16px 0 22px;\n    padding: 14px 16px;\n    border-left: 4px solid #ff2a00;\n    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.035);\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-fit-box p:last-child,\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-fit-box ul:last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion {\n    margin-top: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion details {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    list-style: none;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion summary::before {\n    content: '';\n    width: 0;\n    height: 0;\n    border-top: 6px solid transparent;\n    border-bottom: 6px solid transparent;\n    border-left: 8px solid rgb(255, 42, 0);\n    transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion details[open] summary::before {\n    transform: rotate(90deg);\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion details p {\n    margin: 10px 0 0 18px;\n  }\n\n  .cgs-accordion details ul {\n    margin: 10px 0 0 38px;\n  }\n\n  @media screen and (max-width: 749px) {\n    .product-description-cgs .cgs-fit-box {\n      padding: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .product-description-cgs img {\n      max-width: 100%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-cgs\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull-Round Ceramic Pizza Stone for the Medium Big Green EGG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBig Green EGG 12\" Pizza Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a full-round ceramic baking surface for pizza, bread and other baked foods in the Medium EGG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12\" diameter provides a useful baking surface while still leaving room around the outside of the stone for heat and airflow to circulate through the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cgs-orange\"\u003eEven Heat for Pizza \u0026amp; Baking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardened ceramic absorbs and distributes heat across the baking surface, helping cook pizza crust more evenly than placing food directly on a metal cooking grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the stone for pizza, bread, roasted vegetables and other foods that benefit from a heated ceramic baking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cgs-fit-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Big Green EGG:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pizza and baking setups with adequate support and airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Kamado Grills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select setups where a 12\" stone can be securely supported while maintaining adequate perimeter airflow and dome clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall \u0026amp; MiniMax Big Green EGG:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12\" stone is too large for our recommended pizza setups in these grills. Use CGS 10\" pizza stone instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cgs-orange\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardened firebrick ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary grill fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Big Green EGG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pizza, bread and general baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cgs-orange\"\u003eUsing Your Pizza Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use the pizza stone as the upper baking surface with a separate heat barrier positioned below it. An air gap between the lower deflector and pizza stone helps reduce concentrated heat on the bottom of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your setup allows, use an expander or raised rack to lift the deflector and pizza stone higher into the dome. Moving the pizza setup farther from the gasket can help reduce exposure to concentrated heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the stone to preheat with the grill. Use cornmeal or parchment paper between the dough and stone to help prevent sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cgs-orange\"\u003ePizza Stone Setup, Spacers \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sections below cover pizza setup, ceramic spacers, care and common questions. Fitment and positioning can vary by grill and rack system, so always follow the setup recommendations for your specific grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick on each heading for additional details. Click again to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cgs-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePizza Setup \u0026amp; Air Gap\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition the pizza stone above a separate ceramic heat deflector with an air gap between the two surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower ceramic blocks concentrated direct heat from the charcoal while the elevated pizza stone provides the baking surface. This separation helps create more even stone temperatures during a pizza cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain adequate airflow around the outside edge of the stone and make sure the stone clears the thermometer stem when positioned high in the dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eUsing Ceramic Spacers\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGS Ceramic Spacers can be placed between the lower heat deflector and pizza stone to create the air gap needed for a two-layer pizza setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe air gap provides thermal separation between the two ceramic surfaces and helps reduce concentrated bottom heat reaching the pizza stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacers can also provide additional lift when the rack configuration allows, helping position the pizza stone higher in the dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use soap, detergents or chemical cleaners on the porous ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not clean the pizza stone in a dishwasher or submerge it in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not oil the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the stone to heat and cool gradually whenever possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrape away food debris after the stone has cooled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid aggressive high-heat cleaning burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect the ceramic surface to darken with normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Big Green EGG size is the 12\" pizza stone best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12\" pizza stone is primarily suited to the Medium Big Green EGG. The 12\" stone is too large for our recommended pizza setups in the Small and MiniMax EGG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I place the pizza stone directly over the charcoal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pizza, we recommend using a separate heat deflector below the pizza stone with an air gap between the two ceramic surfaces. This helps protect the baking stone from concentrated direct heat and promotes more even heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy raise the pizza stone higher in the dome?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising the pizza stone moves the baking surface farther from the charcoal and closer to the heat circulating through the dome. It also moves the pizza setup farther from the gasket when the grill and rack system provide enough clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use soap to clean the pizza stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ceramic is porous and can absorb soap and moisture. Allow the stone to cool and scrape away food residue as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pizza stone darken with use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ceramic pizza stones naturally darken as they are exposed to heat, smoke and cooking residue. This is normal and does not affect cooking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Compatibility \u0026amp; Trademarks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic Grill Store is an independent retailer of Big Green EGG products and manufacturer of compatible kamado accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Green EGG and EGG are trademarks of Big Green Egg, Inc. These trademarks are used to identify genuine Big Green EGG products and describe compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Big Green EGG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40954597769274,"sku":"401007","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/big-green-egg-12-inch-pizza-stone.jpg?v=1790530653","url":"https:\/\/ceramicgrillstore.com\/products\/bge-12-inch-pizza-stone","provider":"Ceramic Grill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}