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Opinions needed on new Primo 16" pizza stone

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500
500 Posts: 3,177
edited March 2015 in EggHead Forum
Mrs. 500 got me http://www.amazon.com/Primo-338-Porcelain-Glazed-Baking/dp/B0036G8JHG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 THIS PIZZA STONE for our wedding anniversary.  I have a Large BGE.  Will a Primo piece be spit out by the Egg, because it's so offended?
My real question is will this glazed (on one side) 16" stone be too large for the Egg, blocking airflow?  I'm thinking it will be OK, but wondering if it's too big.  And second question: what's your opinion on the glazing?  The dealer told her that with the glaze, pizza won't stick.  This things costs $75, so I want to make sure I'm not headed for a disappointment by not just getting the BGE stone.  Thanks for the opinions.
I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,035
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    16" stone is fine in a large.  Not sure about the glaze.
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    I have a 16 inch stone and it works fine.  I think the glazed stone might be nice so I would give it a try.  I have heard good things about the Emile Henry stones and they are glazed.

    An added bonus is you won't have to sleep on the couch for returning your anniversary gift ;)

    One thing that would bug me about that stone is the way they put the indented letters all over it.  It probably wouldn't make any real difference, but it seems like the crust might be cook unevenly.  Is the other side flat...and is it also glazed?

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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,177
    edited March 2015
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    These stones come in glazed and unglazed versions.  The glaze is only on one side, so I guess if I wanted, I could flip it and use the unglazed side.  Agree about the big lettering on it.  No direct contact at the lettering.  Might not be an issue.  I understand that it's cheaper the the BGE stone.  That's what the dealer told her.  He deals in Primos and Eggs.
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    the Primo stone is fine, might be an upgrade with the glaze. We sell both, and don't have a single return. 
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,177
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    So this is what it looks like on the plate setter with copper spacers. I think I'll keep it. Was concerned that it wasn't as think as the BGE stone. But I don't know how think the BGE stone is. This one is 5/8". How thick is the BGE stone and will it matter?  I trust your opinion @pgprescott just wondering. 
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    They're the same thickness. You can used either side, but the glaze is kinda nice, even though it's primo. Might aide in reducing any sticking I would think. Now we need to see some pies!
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
    edited March 2015
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    I have an Emile Henry glazed stone, no problems with it at all.
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  • DieselkW
    DieselkW Posts: 894
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    Certainly looks thick enough to be happy at 700f - what have you got underneath to keep it off the plate setter?

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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    5/8" is about the thickest you normally find sold as pizza stones.  If you look hard, you can find 3/4" kiln shelves.
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,177
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    DieselkW said:
    Certainly looks thick enough to be happy at 700f - what have you got underneath to keep it off the plate setter?
    4 of these copper pieces. They came from the plumbing dept at the Home Depot or Lowes. 
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • garydean
    garydean Posts: 2
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    This is the only place that makes stones to survive high heat read how they are made
    http://www.californiapizzastones.com
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
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    garydean said:
    This is the only place that makes stones to survive high heat read how they are made
    http://www.californiapizzastones.com
    There are several sources that sell stones that can handle high temperatures.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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