{"product_id":"big-green-egg-12-inch-ceramic-pizza-stone","title":"Big Green EGG 12\" Round Pizza Stone - Medium EGG","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\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 \u003e :last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion {\n    margin: 16px 0 24px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion details {\n    border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion details:last-child {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion summary {\n    position: relative;\n    display: block;\n    padding: 13px 0 13px 22px;\n    margin: 0;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    list-style: none;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion summary::before {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    top: 50%;\n    width: 0;\n    height: 0;\n    border-top: 6px solid transparent;\n    border-bottom: 6px solid transparent;\n    border-left: 8px solid #ff2a00;\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\n    transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion details[open] summary::before {\n    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion details \u003e :not(summary):first-of-type {\n    margin-top: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion details \u003e :last-child {\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion p {\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-accordion ul {\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-disclaimer {\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    padding-top: 16px;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\n    font-size: 0.88em;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    color: #666;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-disclaimer h3 {\n    font-size: 1em;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n  }\n\n  .product-description-cgs .cgs-disclaimer p {\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-cgs\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e12-Inch Ceramic Pizza Stone for the Medium Big Green Egg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBig Green Egg 12-inch Ceramic Pizza Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a full-round baking surface for pizza, bread, and other baked foods. Made from hardened firebrick ceramic, the stone absorbs and distributes heat to help bake pizza crusts evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned primarily for the \u003cstrong\u003eMedium Big Green Egg\u003c\/strong\u003e, its 12-inch diameter provides a useful baking surface while leaving room around the stone for heat and airflow to circulate through the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEven Heat for Pizza \u0026amp; Baking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic construction absorbs and distributes heat across the baking surface, helping produce evenly baked pizza crusts and consistent results when cooking with a properly configured indirect setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the stone for homemade pizza, bread, and other foods that benefit from a heated ceramic baking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBig Green Egg 12-Inch Pizza Stone Fitment \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cgs-fit-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Grill Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Big Green Egg:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our recommended Egg size for this 12-inch pizza stone, providing a useful baking surface with adequate room for perimeter airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, XL \u0026amp; 2XL Big Green Egg:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the 12-inch stone can be used in these larger Eggs, we recommend a larger pizza stone to take advantage of the additional cooking space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Kamado Grills:\u003c\/strong\u003e May work in select setups where the 12-inch stone can be securely supported while maintaining proper 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-inch stone is too large for our recommended pizza setups in these grills. We recommend the \u003cstrong\u003eCGS 10-inch Pizza Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5\/8-inch\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\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Big Green Egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pizza, bread, and general baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pizza Stone Setup \u0026amp; Cooking Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best pizza results, use the baking stone as the upper cooking surface with a \u003cstrong\u003eseparate ceramic heat deflector positioned below it\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceramic-spacers-kamado-grills\" title=\"View CGS Ceramic Spacers\"\u003eCGS Ceramic Spacers\u003c\/a\u003e to create an air gap between the deflector and pizza stone. This helps reduce concentrated bottom heat and promotes more balanced baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, position the pizza stone at or above the top of the Egg's base. Raising the stone higher into the dome, when your setup allows, moves it farther from the charcoal and takes advantage of the heat circulating overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCGS Pizza Setup Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Indirect Heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position a ceramic heat deflector below the pizza stone to shield it from direct charcoal heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain an Air Gap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the heat deflector and baking stone to reduce concentrated heat on the bottom of the pizza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise the Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e When possible, position the pizza stone higher in the grill using a compatible rack system or ceramic spacers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck Dome Clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure the stone clears the thermometer stem and maintains adequate airflow around its outside edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreheat Thoroughly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the stone to gradually heat with the Egg before placing pizza on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevent Sticking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a light dusting of cornmeal or suitable parchment paper when transferring pizza dough to the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePizza Stone Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Green Egg ceramic pizza stones are porous and require different care than stainless steel cooking grids or cast iron cookware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use soap, detergents, or chemical cleaners on the ceramic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not submerge the stone in water or clean it in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not oil or season the ceramic surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the stone to heat and cool gradually to reduce thermal stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrape away food residue after the stone has cooled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid aggressive high-temperature cleaning burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect the ceramic to darken naturally with repeated use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBig Green Egg 12-Inch Pizza Stone FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cgs-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich Big Green Egg sizes fit the 12-inch pizza stone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-inch pizza stone is best suited for the \u003cstrong\u003eMedium Big Green Egg\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can also be used in larger Eggs with a properly supported setup, although a larger pizza stone is generally recommended to maximize baking space. For Small and MiniMax Eggs, we recommend the CGS 10-inch Pizza Stone instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShould I place the pizza stone directly over the charcoal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pizza cooking, we recommend using a \u003cstrong\u003eseparate ceramic heat deflector below the pizza stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an air gap between the two surfaces. This helps shield the stone from concentrated direct heat and promotes more even baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the recommended baking temperature for pizza?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCGS recommends a steady, evenly burning fire with a \u003cstrong\u003edome temperature around 500–550°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, similar to the fire you'd build for grilling steaks. Make sure the charcoal is burning evenly across the top to produce a consistent plume of heat rising into the dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy raise the pizza stone higher in the Egg?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising the pizza stone positions the baking surface farther from the charcoal and closer to the heat circulating through the dome. It can also move the setup farther from the gasket area. Always make sure there is enough room around the stone and adequate clearance from the dome thermometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use soap or water to clean the pizza stone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid soap, detergents, soaking, or submerging the stone in water. The porous ceramic can absorb moisture and cleaning products. Allow the stone to cool completely, then scrape away food residue with a suitable scraper or brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill the pizza stone darken with use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ceramic pizza stones naturally darken as they are exposed to heat, smoke, and cooking residue. Discoloration is normal and does not affect cooking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cgs-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand Compatibility \u0026amp; Product Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic Grill Store is an independent retailer of Big Green Egg products and manufacturer of compatible kamado accessories. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Big Green Egg®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2005, Ceramic Grill Store has engineered kamado accessories designed to fit and expand the capabilities of select ceramic grills and cooking systems. Trademarks are used solely for product identification and compatibility purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\/big-green-egg-12-inch-ceramic-pizza-stone","provider":"Ceramic Grill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}