How to use the Pizza Wedge in the Big Green Egg

How to use the Pizza Wedge in the Big Green Egg

If you've ever dreamed of turning your Big Green Egg into a true wood-fired pizza oven, the Pizza Wedge is your secret weapon. From crackling crusts to bubbling cheese, here’s how to use it for restaurant-quality pies at home.

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How to use the Pizza Wedge in the Big Green Egg

If you've ever dreamed of turning your Big Green Egg into a true wood-fired pizza oven, the Pizza Wedge is your secret weapon. From crackling crusts to bubbling cheese, here’s how to use it for restaurant-quality pies at home.

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Wood-Fired Pizza on the Big Green Egg | Backyard Smoke Show

Wood-Fired Pizza on the Big Green Egg | Backyard Smoke Show

If you’ve ever dreamed of crafting authentic, wood-fired pizza in your own backyard, the Big Green Egg makes it possible—and surprisingly simple. Whether you’re a seasoned EGGhead or just getting started, this guide will walk you through how to create Neapolitan-style pizza with that perfect balance of crispy...

Wood-Fired Pizza on the Big Green Egg | Backyard Smoke Show

If you’ve ever dreamed of crafting authentic, wood-fired pizza in your own backyard, the Big Green Egg makes it possible—and surprisingly simple. Whether you’re a seasoned EGGhead or just getting started, this guide will walk you through how to create Neapolitan-style pizza with that perfect balance of crispy...

Why You Should Invest In A Big Green Egg

Why You Should Invest In A Big Green Egg

In short, anything you can cook in your kitchen you can cook on a Big Green Egg – but with better results – be that a juicy roast chicken, perfectly seared steak, crispy brick-oven pizza, or a slow-smoked brisket. It's the complete outdoor cooking system that's engineered to...

Why You Should Invest In A Big Green Egg

In short, anything you can cook in your kitchen you can cook on a Big Green Egg – but with better results – be that a juicy roast chicken, perfectly seared steak, crispy brick-oven pizza, or a slow-smoked brisket. It's the complete outdoor cooking system that's engineered to...

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Why You Should Invest In A Big Green Egg

In short, anything you can cook in your kitchen you can cook on a Big Green Egg – but with better results – be that a juicy roast chicken, perfectly seared steak, crispy brick-oven pizza, or a slow-smoked brisket. It's the complete outdoor cooking system that's engineered to...

Why You Should Invest In A Big Green Egg

In short, anything you can cook in your kitchen you can cook on a Big Green Egg – but with better results – be that a juicy roast chicken, perfectly seared steak, crispy brick-oven pizza, or a slow-smoked brisket. It's the complete outdoor cooking system that's engineered to...

[BASICS] How to BAKE on the Big Green Egg

[BASICS] How to BAKE on the Big Green Egg

Baking on your Big Green Egg is as easy as pie (or pizzas, cookies, cakes, breads or brownies). The combination of precise temperature control and heat retention in the ceramics create the perfect environment for refined baking.

[BASICS] How to BAKE on the Big Green Egg

Baking on your Big Green Egg is as easy as pie (or pizzas, cookies, cakes, breads or brownies). The combination of precise temperature control and heat retention in the ceramics create the perfect environment for refined baking.

Back To School (Pizzas) on the Big Green Egg

Back To School (Pizzas) on the Big Green Egg

We're cooking up some tasty pizza pies for the faculty and staff from Willard Intermediate School South.Be sure to follow us on our social channels:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/outdoorhomeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/outdoorhome417Twitter - https://twitter.com/outdoorhome#BigGreenEgg#BGE#EGGhead4life#BetterOnAnEGG#BGENation#EGGhead

Back To School (Pizzas) on the Big Green Egg

We're cooking up some tasty pizza pies for the faculty and staff from Willard Intermediate School South.Be sure to follow us on our social channels:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/outdoorhomeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/outdoorhome417Twitter - https://twitter.com/outdoorhome#BigGreenEgg#BGE#EGGhead4life#BetterOnAnEGG#BGENation#EGGhead

Scratch Breakfast Pizza on the Big Green Egg

Scratch Breakfast Pizza on the Big Green Egg

If cold leftover pizza is a breakfast you’d rather leave as a college memory, but the idea of pizza for breakfast is still appealing, then this recipe is for you. Tune in tonight and watch Dusty combine biscuit dough, scratch gravy sauce, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and colby-jack...

Scratch Breakfast Pizza on the Big Green Egg

If cold leftover pizza is a breakfast you’d rather leave as a college memory, but the idea of pizza for breakfast is still appealing, then this recipe is for you. Tune in tonight and watch Dusty combine biscuit dough, scratch gravy sauce, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and colby-jack...

Focaccia Bread from Scratch on the Big Green Egg

Focaccia Bread from Scratch on the Big Green Egg

There’s something immensely satisfying about homemade bread and making this focaccia recipe on your Big Green Egg is easier than you think. The results are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Perfect for making sandwiches, pizzas, or simply enjoy it with some good extra virgin...

Focaccia Bread from Scratch on the Big Green Egg

There’s something immensely satisfying about homemade bread and making this focaccia recipe on your Big Green Egg is easier than you think. The results are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Perfect for making sandwiches, pizzas, or simply enjoy it with some good extra virgin...

Meat Lover's & Vegetarian Pizza

Meat Lover's & Vegetarian Pizza

The universe needs balance. Like when you grill a delicious meal, there should always be some vegetables to balance out that big and juicy steak. This recipe for Meat Lover’s Grilled Pizza (a six meat delight) is balanced by a lovely and light vegetarian pizza. Enjoy a deep...

Meat Lover's & Vegetarian Pizza

The universe needs balance. Like when you grill a delicious meal, there should always be some vegetables to balance out that big and juicy steak. This recipe for Meat Lover’s Grilled Pizza (a six meat delight) is balanced by a lovely and light vegetarian pizza. Enjoy a deep...

JALAPEÑO POPPER PIZZA

JALAPEÑO POPPER PIZZA

Ingredients  Homemade or store-bought pizza dough 6-7 oz softened herbed cream cheese ½ cup fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced and seeds removed ½ cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, drained ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1½ cups...

JALAPEÑO POPPER PIZZA

Ingredients  Homemade or store-bought pizza dough 6-7 oz softened herbed cream cheese ½ cup fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced and seeds removed ½ cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, drained ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1½ cups...

Flammkuchen (German Pizza) on the Big Green Egg

Flammkuchen (German Pizza) on the Big Green Egg

Ingredients Dough Base 2 3/4 cups (white) durum flour + extra for dusting 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 7 oz water 2 tbsp sunflower oil Topping 2 red onions 7 oz crème fraîche 9 oz bacon strips 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese In Advance...

Flammkuchen (German Pizza) on the Big Green Egg

Ingredients Dough Base 2 3/4 cups (white) durum flour + extra for dusting 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 7 oz water 2 tbsp sunflower oil Topping 2 red onions 7 oz crème fraîche 9 oz bacon strips 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese In Advance...

SMOTHERED BREAD

SMOTHERED BREAD

Ingredients 1 ciabatta baguette 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken 2/3 cups of Big Green Egg Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing 6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor...

SMOTHERED BREAD

Ingredients 1 ciabatta baguette 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken 2/3 cups of Big Green Egg Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing 6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor...

2019 EGGfest

2019 EGGfest

September 28th, 2019 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2019 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...

2019 EGGfest

September 28th, 2019 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2019 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...

BARBECUE TURKEY PIZZA

BARBECUE TURKEY PIZZA

Need ideas on what to do with your left over turkey? This pizza recipe is perfect for transforming it to something unique and delicious!Ingredients 1 pound of pizza dough ¾ cup Big Green Egg Sweet & Smokey Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce 1½ cups turkey, cooked and chopped...

BARBECUE TURKEY PIZZA

Need ideas on what to do with your left over turkey? This pizza recipe is perfect for transforming it to something unique and delicious!Ingredients 1 pound of pizza dough ¾ cup Big Green Egg Sweet & Smokey Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce 1½ cups turkey, cooked and chopped...

CAST IRON DEEP-DISH PIZZA

CAST IRON DEEP-DISH PIZZA

By Chef Levon Wallace from Broad Varieties“Utilize your cast iron skillet! I’m obsessed with many things…pizza, cast iron cookware, and the Big Green Egg being a few of them. With its crispy, cheesy, charred crust and a tender pillow-like interior, it’s hard to not want to make this...

CAST IRON DEEP-DISH PIZZA

By Chef Levon Wallace from Broad Varieties“Utilize your cast iron skillet! I’m obsessed with many things…pizza, cast iron cookware, and the Big Green Egg being a few of them. With its crispy, cheesy, charred crust and a tender pillow-like interior, it’s hard to not want to make this...

CALZONE PIZZA ONIONS, PEPPERS & BEEF SAUSAGE

CALZONE PIZZA ONIONS, PEPPERS & BEEF SAUSAGE

Just as you can prepare a pizza with all sorts of toppings, you can fill your calzone with all sorts of ingredients. In this recipe, we use green onion, peppers, red onion and beef sausage for the filling. Briefly grilling the ingredients on the Big Green Egg in...

CALZONE PIZZA ONIONS, PEPPERS & BEEF SAUSAGE

Just as you can prepare a pizza with all sorts of toppings, you can fill your calzone with all sorts of ingredients. In this recipe, we use green onion, peppers, red onion and beef sausage for the filling. Briefly grilling the ingredients on the Big Green Egg in...

2018 EGGfest - September 29th

2018 EGGfest - September 29th

September 29th, 2018 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2018 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...

2018 EGGfest - September 29th

September 29th, 2018 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2018 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE PIZZA

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE PIZZA

INGREDIENTSCRUST 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 4 cups King Arthur Perfect Pizza Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons instant yeast TOPPING 1 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning (or the dried herbs of...

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE PIZZA

INGREDIENTSCRUST 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 4 cups King Arthur Perfect Pizza Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons instant yeast TOPPING 1 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning (or the dried herbs of...

Cooking the Perfect Pizza on Your Big Green Egg

Cooking the Perfect Pizza on Your Big Green Egg

A Big Green Egg bakes and roasts better and quicker than any wood-fired oven ever could … because heat from the natural lump charcoal radiates within the thick ceramic walls of the dome, allowing your food and pizza to bake quickly and evenly. You must try this to...

Cooking the Perfect Pizza on Your Big Green Egg

A Big Green Egg bakes and roasts better and quicker than any wood-fired oven ever could … because heat from the natural lump charcoal radiates within the thick ceramic walls of the dome, allowing your food and pizza to bake quickly and evenly. You must try this to...

SPINACH WHITE PIZZA

SPINACH WHITE PIZZA

A crisp crust topped with an easy, creamy blend of cheese and herbs, and garnished with green spinach, makes a delicious and pretty pizza.Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour. For more information, visit kingarthurflour.com.Ingredients 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta gives the creamiest result) 1 ½...

SPINACH WHITE PIZZA

A crisp crust topped with an easy, creamy blend of cheese and herbs, and garnished with green spinach, makes a delicious and pretty pizza.Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour. For more information, visit kingarthurflour.com.Ingredients 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta gives the creamiest result) 1 ½...

MEDITERRANEAN MINI PIZZAS

MEDITERRANEAN MINI PIZZAS

Ingredients 4 Sandwich Rounds or Flatbreads ½ cup purchased basil pesto ½ lb thinly sliced deli chicken or leftover cooked chicken ¼ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained, thinly sliced 8 slices provolone cheese Instructions Set EGG for indirect cooking at 425°F/218°C. Place sandwich round halves on a...

MEDITERRANEAN MINI PIZZAS

Ingredients 4 Sandwich Rounds or Flatbreads ½ cup purchased basil pesto ½ lb thinly sliced deli chicken or leftover cooked chicken ¼ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained, thinly sliced 8 slices provolone cheese Instructions Set EGG for indirect cooking at 425°F/218°C. Place sandwich round halves on a...

PIZZA ROMANO

PIZZA ROMANO

Ingredients ¾ lb Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef (or 96% Lean Ground Round) 2 clove garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ½ small onion (chopped) ½ small green pepper (chopped) ½ pack (8-ounce) sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (12-inch) refrigerated pizza crust ¾ cup marinara or pizza sauce...

PIZZA ROMANO

Ingredients ¾ lb Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef (or 96% Lean Ground Round) 2 clove garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ½ small onion (chopped) ½ small green pepper (chopped) ½ pack (8-ounce) sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (12-inch) refrigerated pizza crust ¾ cup marinara or pizza sauce...

GRILLED CHEESESTEAK PIZZA

GRILLED CHEESESTEAK PIZZA

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced 1⁄2 onion, sliced 1 (14.5 ounces) can Red Gold® Diced Tomatoes, drained 1⁄2 tablespoon dried oregano 5 ounces Laura's Lean Beef Sirloin Steak, cooked and thinly sliced 1-10 to 11-ounce container pizza dough, your favorite recipe...

GRILLED CHEESESTEAK PIZZA

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced 1⁄2 onion, sliced 1 (14.5 ounces) can Red Gold® Diced Tomatoes, drained 1⁄2 tablespoon dried oregano 5 ounces Laura's Lean Beef Sirloin Steak, cooked and thinly sliced 1-10 to 11-ounce container pizza dough, your favorite recipe...

2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks

2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks

EVENT DETAILS All net proceeds benefit the Keystone Kops Charity of Springfield September 30th, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm 882 W. Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO 65714 Live music in the afternoon 5th Annual EGGcellent Chef Awards Beer, Bloody Mary's, Sweet Tea, Soda, and Water sold by the Keystone...

2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks

EVENT DETAILS All net proceeds benefit the Keystone Kops Charity of Springfield September 30th, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm 882 W. Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO 65714 Live music in the afternoon 5th Annual EGGcellent Chef Awards Beer, Bloody Mary's, Sweet Tea, Soda, and Water sold by the Keystone...

MEXICAN MARGHERITA PIZZA

MEXICAN MARGHERITA PIZZA

When it comes to pizza, simple always wins: a well-made Margherita is pretty much unbeatable in our eyes. However, as we discovered, a Mexican Margherita gives it a good run for its money and here’s how we did it. We topped a classic homemade base with the deliciousSmoked...

MEXICAN MARGHERITA PIZZA

When it comes to pizza, simple always wins: a well-made Margherita is pretty much unbeatable in our eyes. However, as we discovered, a Mexican Margherita gives it a good run for its money and here’s how we did it. We topped a classic homemade base with the deliciousSmoked...

SIMPLE CHEESE PIZZA

SIMPLE CHEESE PIZZA

For a fun cooking activity that everyone can enjoy, there's nothing better than a pizza party! With the Big Green Egg and our pizza EGGcessories, you can make custom pizzas where everyone chooses their own fresh ingredients, and the EGG makes sure they all turn out perfectly! Gather...

SIMPLE CHEESE PIZZA

For a fun cooking activity that everyone can enjoy, there's nothing better than a pizza party! With the Big Green Egg and our pizza EGGcessories, you can make custom pizzas where everyone chooses their own fresh ingredients, and the EGG makes sure they all turn out perfectly! Gather...

GOURMET PIZZA

GOURMET PIZZA

Pizza is one of the tastiest things you can cook on your EGG!Ingredients Homemade or store bought pizza dough Cornmeal for dusting 1½ cups (375 ml) marinara sauce 12 oz (340 g) thinly sliced mozzarella 1½ cups (375 ml) chopped baby arugula 1 cup (250 ml) chopped prosciutto...

GOURMET PIZZA

Pizza is one of the tastiest things you can cook on your EGG!Ingredients Homemade or store bought pizza dough Cornmeal for dusting 1½ cups (375 ml) marinara sauce 12 oz (340 g) thinly sliced mozzarella 1½ cups (375 ml) chopped baby arugula 1 cup (250 ml) chopped prosciutto...

CRAB QUICHE

CRAB QUICHE

Here’s an elegant entrée-sized quiche, perfect for a luncheon.Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour. For more information, visit kingarthurflour.com.Ingredients 3⁄4 cup diced crabmeat or diced faux crab 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 3⁄4cup) 1⁄2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3 large eggs 3⁄4 cup milk 1⁄2...

CRAB QUICHE

Here’s an elegant entrée-sized quiche, perfect for a luncheon.Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour. For more information, visit kingarthurflour.com.Ingredients 3⁄4 cup diced crabmeat or diced faux crab 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 3⁄4cup) 1⁄2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3 large eggs 3⁄4 cup milk 1⁄2...

MARGARITA SKILLET PIZZA

MARGARITA SKILLET PIZZA

Recipe courtesy of Cabot Cheese and Lodge Cast Iron.Ingredients  Print 1 10-ounce ball of pizza dough, risen at room temperature* flour for dusting semolina or cornmeal for dusting ⅓ cup marinara sauce 3 ounces shredded Cabot Alpine cheddar 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil Instructions Set EGG for direct...

MARGARITA SKILLET PIZZA

Recipe courtesy of Cabot Cheese and Lodge Cast Iron.Ingredients  Print 1 10-ounce ball of pizza dough, risen at room temperature* flour for dusting semolina or cornmeal for dusting ⅓ cup marinara sauce 3 ounces shredded Cabot Alpine cheddar 4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil Instructions Set EGG for direct...

GREEN TOMATO PIZZA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN

GREEN TOMATO PIZZA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN

Recipe courtesy of Melissa Cookston, The Winningest Woman in Barbecue. You can read more about Melissa on P20 of the Big Green Egg Lifestyle Magazine and then try your hand at her pizza recipe!Recipe courtesy of “Smoking Hot in the South: New Grilling Recipes from the Winningest Woman...

GREEN TOMATO PIZZA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN

Recipe courtesy of Melissa Cookston, The Winningest Woman in Barbecue. You can read more about Melissa on P20 of the Big Green Egg Lifestyle Magazine and then try your hand at her pizza recipe!Recipe courtesy of “Smoking Hot in the South: New Grilling Recipes from the Winningest Woman...