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roxy BBQ All Star

Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 9329 Location: Wasaga beach, Ontario
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 5:40 am Post subject: Pizza Night on the Akorn. |
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I decided to make some pizza tonight and show how the Akorn works for this offering.
Loaded the cooker up with Royal Oak lump and some apple wood chunks. I like to use a double defuser for pizza as I find just one pizza stone is a wee bit hot on the bottom of the pie. I have one pizza stone on the lower grate and one on the main grate.. Works real good.. Less heat to the bottom of the pie so the cheese can melt and brown a bit.
I got some dough from an Italian resto here in town.. Real good stuff and I am hard pressed to make better.
I work the dough out with my fingers by pressing them into the dough till I get almost the size of pizza I want. I then give it a wee stretch over my hands.. No rolling pin as I want a few bubbles in the crust.
For the first pie my wife wanted a "Canadian" pizza with Pepperoni,bacon and mushroom.
ready to go..
Almost pizza cooking time.
More to come as things unfold.. Hope I dont burn this beauty or I am sleepin on the couch..  _________________ Chargriller Akorn
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Toga BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Posts: 2736 Location: Southern Michigan
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 5:50 am Post subject: |
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Looking good so far!! Can't wait for the finished pics. _________________ "if you cant cook it in bacon grease it ain't worth eating"
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texbbqpits BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 1203 Location: East Texas
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 7:07 am Post subject: |
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Looks like a good start. Hope to see some finish pics. _________________ Klose Mobile
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roxy BBQ All Star

Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 9329 Location: Wasaga beach, Ontario
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 7:41 am Post subject: |
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So here's the rest of the pix. I think this was my best effort yet with making pizza on the Akorn. Real crispy crust and nice bubbles inside.
Canadian just about ready to come off. I think this is about 5 minutes in.
The second pie had tomatoes, basil, black olives and some sweet onion..
Smokin hot. I think it was a lot hotter than the guage said, nearly took my eye brows off when I opened the lid..
Ready to come off in just over 4 minutes, if that..
Thanks for lookin.  _________________ Chargriller Akorn
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Manana BBQ Super Pro
Joined: 23 May 2012 Posts: 1279 Location: Greenville SC
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 7:51 am Post subject: |
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looks good! _________________ The artist formerly known as Liar #95
(until beertooth whined) NOW Liar #96
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k.a.m. BBQ Mega Star

Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 26012 Location: Southeast Texas.
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 8:02 am Post subject: |
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David, that right there is making my hamburger patty and brat look small. Can you send me a slice or two or three. Nicely done my man.  _________________ Always remember slow and steady wins the race.
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Hell Fire Grill BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 3921 Location: Pickler's Puragatory!!
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 8:58 am Post subject: |
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I'll give that a solid HELL YA!! |
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RollinontheRvr BBQ Pro

Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 641 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 10:09 am Post subject: |
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STOP ALREADY!!! You are making me think I need to go buy an Acorn!!! Damnit!!!
Seriously tho...that looks really good. _________________ UDS
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Mr Tony's BBQ BBQ All Star

Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Posts: 5067 Location: Fredonia Wi
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GF BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 2792 Location: Greenwich, CT.
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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roxy, that looks great.
I wish you offered delivery.  |
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zski BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 1433 Location: Bartlesville,Ok
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Nice looking pizzas, Roxy. I can almost smell them from here. _________________ Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results.
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roxy BBQ All Star

Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 9329 Location: Wasaga beach, Ontario
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Manana. Just a little something you can now make in your backyard.
KAM. Thanks my man. It sure was good.
HFG. Pizza is one of my favorite foods. Great to be able to make decent pie at home.
Rollin. Pull the trigger, you wont be dissapointed.
Mr T. Good luck with the diet.. Something to look forward to when you can carb it up again.
GF. No delivery.. Dine in only.
zski. Some wood smoke sure did the trick. _________________ Chargriller Akorn
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Tony BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 06 Feb 2005 Posts: 3482 Location: Rehoboth Beach ,Delaware
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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David...
Some would say that Your Pizza Expose' would be a
"Hard Act to Follow."
Hell, If I had to compare My efforts making Pizza in the cooker with what You just posted, I'd be Hard Pressed to even
SHOW it here!
...Another "Double Barreled Blast" from the Akorn Meister! ...
Sweet Brother, Sweet!
Best Regards,
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roxy BBQ All Star

Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 9329 Location: Wasaga beach, Ontario
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Tony..
I am loving the Akorn. The high heat sure does make "a nicea pizza pie.." _________________ Chargriller Akorn
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TBASS BBQ Fan
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 100 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice Roxy. I always enjoy your posts. I have an Akorn as well. I have not made a pizza, but it sure cooks one heck of a steak. Thanks for sharing. |
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ICDEDTURKES BBQ Fan
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 123
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Building up courage to try it.. Them look absolutely fantastic.. |
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mbellot BBQ Super Fan
Joined: 16 Aug 2010 Posts: 425 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: Pizza Night on the Akorn. |
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Gorgeous pizzas, my only "complaint" is that the pepperoni belongs on top of the cheese.
roxy wrote: | I got some dough from an Italian resto here in town.. Real good stuff and I am hard pressed to make better.
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Durn it! I was going to ask you for the recipe.
I make my own (on the gasser grill and in the oven), but it works best for super thin (cracker) crust. My family (wife in particular) would like a thicker crust from time to time so I've been on the look out for a good version to try.
My Lowes 10% coupon arrived in the email box today, I may be getting one of those Akorns real soon...
ICD - Do it. The only things you really need are a good stone and a hot oven, the rest is up to personal interpretation. |
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ICDEDTURKES BBQ Fan
Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 123
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Pizza Night on the Akorn. |
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mbellot wrote: |
My Lowes 10% coupon arrived in the email box today, I may be getting one of those Akorns real soon...
ICD - Do it. The only things you really need are a good stone and a hot oven, the rest is up to personal interpretation. |
I have an Akorn.. But a heads up.. I saw on another site where a guy's local Kroger had Akorns marked down from 300.00 to 149.99
If I had a Kroger near by I would check there by all they have and make enough back to pay for my own.. |
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Beertooth BBQ All Star

Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 5813 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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RollinontheRvr wrote: | STOP ALREADY!!! You are making me think I need to go buy an Acorn!!! Damnit!!! |
My thoughts exactly!
Only my wife would kill me for buying a 7th cooker.
That is one awesome looking pie Roxy!  _________________ Camp Chef Pro90 Stove w/ Griddle
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mbellot BBQ Super Fan
Joined: 16 Aug 2010 Posts: 425 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Thu Jul 12 12 11:34 pm Post subject: Re: Pizza Night on the Akorn. |
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ICDEDTURKES wrote: |
I have an Akorn.. But a heads up.. I saw on another site where a guy's local Kroger had Akorns marked down from 300.00 to 149.99
If I had a Kroger near by I would check there by all they have and make enough back to pay for my own.. |
I wish. Nearest Kroger is by my in-laws, about 2.5 hours away... |
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