Pizza’s Up!! The New Blackstone Pizza Oven Attachment for Flattop Griddle
Outdoor cooking season is in full swing and now you can add pizza to the menu. If you’re a pizza lover, you don’t have to settle for takeout. There’s nothing quite like a delicious, hot and bubbly pizza coming out of the oven that fills your backyard with the irresistible aromas of a freshly baked pizza.
The Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On is a must-have for your outdoor kitchen. It's compact, functional, versatile, and portable. But more importantly, despite its small size, this little pizza oven delivers in cooking capacity and performance.
Here, you’ll learn why this new product, which is available at Walmart, is selling like, well, fresh slices of pepperoni pizza!
What happened to the old Blackstone Pizza Oven?
Recently, Blackstone’s stand-alone pizza oven was discontinued. As of this writing, Blackstone has not offered a reason. We suspect supply chain issues, since the original Blackstone Pizza Oven was highly rated by customers.
Unfortunately, since the Blackstone Pizza Oven was discontinued, people were left wondering what could be a good replacement.
Now that the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On is on the market, you won’t have to wonder which pizza oven to replace the old Blackstone pizza oven. This clever Blackstone Pizza Oven attachment lets you enjoy the authentic taste of an Italian-style pizza in the comfort of your patio.
Is Blackstone making a new pizza oven?
Yes - although the company will not be reintroducing a stand-alone pizza oven that generates its own heat.
The Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On takes a slightly different approach. Like any other pizza oven, this new version is designed to be compact but perform to a high standard. Unlike some other pizza ovens, though, it is designed to sit on top of a Blackstone griddle meaning it’s not a stand-alone unit.
The simple black exterior is designed to match other Blackstone products such as the Blackstone griddle, but it also complements stainless steel outdoor appliances and fits well into any decor.
What is a Blackstone Pizza Oven?
The Blackstone Pizza Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On is an outdoor pizza oven that uses the heat of a grill rather than generating its own heat. It does not have a propane attachment, like stand-alone pizza ovens. To heat the pizza stones within the oven you’ll need a propane grill specifically made to accommodate this add on.
Can You Use a Pizza Oven on a Blackstone Griddle?
Yes! Blackstone has several griddles with a variety of sizes and features that are compatible with the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On. Ranging in size from 22” to 36,” there’s a model to fit nearly every outdoor kitchen and accommodate this very versatile accessory. And with the Pizza Oven Add On, you can take outdoor cooking to a new level.
How Does a Blackstone Pizza Oven Work?
Since this product is designed to sit on top of a grill - it is not a stand-alone model - you will need a Blackstone griddle to generate the heat. The oven sits directly on top of the griddle (which is fueled by propane).
Due to its compact size and the fact that it sits directly on the griddle, the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On heats up very quickly to what’s considered the optimal temperature for pizza making: around 650 degrees Fahrenheit. The speed with which it cooks your pizza is astonishingly fast too. Once the integrated pizza stone heats up, this little oven produces a deliciously crispy crust of up to 15” in diameter.
How Do You Bake Multiple Pizzas in the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On?
As with any outdoor pizza oven, you still have to bake the pizzas one at a time. However, the fast cooking time means you can easily host make-your-own pizza parties and the last person won’t be waiting hours to cook their own specialty pie. As opposed to the typical 15-20 minute cooking time for each pizza, this Blackstone pizza oven add-on cooks a pizza in less than five minutes.
The interior of this compact attachment can reach temperatures of up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit, which bakes pizzas to perfection, and fast. You can set the temperature a bit lower to cook other foods as well.
What Else Can You Make in the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On?
We mentioned that this oven is versatile. In addition to perfect pizza, you can bake bread, potatoes, focaccia and other flatbreads, pulled pork, and baked fish. You can roast vegetables, bake chicken, make au gratin potatoes, bake brie, and even make desserts like apple crumble. It might just become the superstar appliance of your outdoor kitchen.
Is the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On Portable?
Yes; and it is truly portable, not just “movable.” Of course, given the heavy duty construction, the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On comes in at around 50 pounds. This means it’s not something you want to just casually move around often like you could a toaster oven. But when you need to move it, the dual handles make the job easier.
Again, this is an add-on pizza oven so you’ll need a grill as your heat source. But the brilliance of this approach is that if you want to detach the pizza oven and grill up some brats and burgers, you can; and then just pop the pizza oven add on back on and you’re in business with pizza and other baked goods to round out your menu.
Neighborhood pot-luck? If the host has a Blackstone grill, you can bring your pizza oven and be the hit of the party! Pizza party? No worries, everyone’s individual pizzas will be done in a flash so nobody goes hungry.
How Big Is the Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On?
Fully assembled, the oven measures 31” long, 27” wide, and 16” high. This makes the oven easy to store when not in use although seriously, will it ever NOT be in use once you discover how much fun it is to make your own backyard pizza?
How Much Does It Cost?
The Blackstone Steel Outdoor Pizza Oven Add On comes in at around $270, making it an affordable option for backyard pizza-making. Of course, you’ll need the right Blackstone grill too.
All in all, this little pizza oven delivers in performance.