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Pizza peel recommendations?

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Griffin
Griffin Posts: 8,200
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Anybody got any recomendations? What do I need to look for and what do I need to avoid? I know I want a wooden one for launching pies, but what size? And do wood types matter? I've always just used parchment paper, but want to "up" my game.  Thanks in advance.

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,754
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    raw wood, no finishes on it. the raw wood will hold more flour on it and over time the cuts and dings seem to keep pies from sticking
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,340
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    I use aluminum to both launch and turn pies.
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  • TEXASBGE2018
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    Most of the pros that I've seen use GI Metals brand. They are on Amazon for around $75 each. But those are mainly for wood fired ovens. To launch pies on an egg I think any decent uncoated wood peel is fine and use Semolina under the dough.


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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,113
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    I used to manage a mall and when the Pizza place closed (before the next pizza place) I found (2) peels in the empty space.  I have had one of them for better part of 20 years now and its invincible and works perfectly.

    I found this on Amazon that is very similar 
    https://www.amazon.com/American-Metalcraft-MP1424-Pressed-Handle/dp/B003IDHQDA

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,754
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    i believe mine is alder wood, its pretty light, doesnt damage knife blades as its not the hardest wood. i dont think i would want a heavier wood like maple or oak,  its easier to get things sliding with a quick jerk of the wrist on a lighter board. they say to season the board with mineral spirits, ive never done that
    fukahwee maine

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    13 1/2 wide x 15" (24" with handle). Maybe 3/8" thick. Bought two of them in 1996 and that's all I've ever used. Pine, I think... some soft wood for sure. Started with a Weber kettle, now a large egg and kitchen oven. I did buy an 8" round aluminum peel a few years ago for turning. All cheap enough, just pick one. If you don't like it, buy another.

    I started using cornmeal on the peel. Then I discovered semolina. Now I just use flour. Don't like parchment.


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    Michael 
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,431
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    wood to launch, metal to remove.  I really like my wood one which you can see HERE.  For the launch, I lightly rub flour on wood peel (get in grains but shake it all off after as it burns and tastes bad) then cover with Semolina on peel.  The KEY is the Semolina on the peel before your dough hits wood . .  it acts like mini ball bearings.  Never have an issue launching even with high hydrated wet dough.
     
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  • Wpilon
    Wpilon Posts: 42
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    Another wood to launch, metal to recover dude here.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,518
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    +n on launching with wood and turning/retrieving with metal.
    Metal launch doesn't work well in winter when we prep pie in kitchen due to condensation on metal peel when brought indoor; the wet peel (even after wiping) sticks royally  :o  
    canuckland
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  • BeerMike
    BeerMike Posts: 317
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    I use the Super Peel.  I absolutely love it.  It’s so easy to “slide” the pizza from the counter and onto the BGE pizza stone.  People who watch me use this peel are always amazed.  

    https://www.amazon.com/EXO-Non-Stick-Polymer-Sealed-Super/dp/B00NGOOM6K/ref=sr_1_34?keywords=Pizza+peel&qid=1563313131&s=gateway&sr=8-34

    Below is a link to a review where you can see how easy it is to use.  
    https://youtu.be/RmmonMHUAug

    There are a few videos on the superpeel website as well. 
    https://superpeel.com/videos/
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  • Kitarkus
    Kitarkus Posts: 181
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    +1 for the Super Peel. I've used it for years for many different types of cooks. 
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  • marysvilleksegghead
    marysvilleksegghead Posts: 862
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    seen a guy @ an OKC eggfest drop his wood peel and it broke in 1/2  :s
    I don't use a peel, just a very low profile metal pizza pan that I build my pizza on top of parchment paper and corn meal.  Easy to slide pizza on the low profile pan
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    ColtsFan said:
    I use aluminum to both launch and turn pies.
    Same here. But I use it more to pull roasts off the egg. It has seen tons of pizza, but as of late it has removed a SL of pork butts, brisket and prime rib.
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  • njl
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    marysvilleksegghead said:
    seen a guy @ an OKC eggfest drop his wood peel and it broke in 1/2  :s
    I don't use a peel, just a very low profile metal pizza pan that I build my pizza on top of parchment paper and corn meal.  Easy to slide pizza on the low profile pan

    I do the same thing, except instead of a pizza pan, I use a rectangular non-rimmed air-bake sheet.  The air-bake works well because it's much stiffer than a non-rimmed standard baking sheet.  I also use parchment and just slide the parchment from sheet to stone to sheet.
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  • dmourati
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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0757ZJKNF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
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    The Roccbox pizza peel is really good.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    Eoin said:
    The Roccbox pizza peel is really good.
    I concur.  It was really my first experience with the a high tech peel (perforated, corrugated). 

    And I'm the guy that built the super-peel.  Sadly (or not) putting a pie in the roccbox with that cotton conveyor belt would spell instant immolation. 

    I've been looking at the Mi.peel peels.  Confucius tells me to use what the pros use and it is that perforated design. 
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  • HendersonTRKing
    HendersonTRKing Posts: 1,803
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    Time seems right for someone to MacGyver a thin and sturdy peel with soft wood on one side and aluminum on the other.  Amirite?   I've got a surplus in the inspiration department and a deficit in the inspiration department.  Feel free to take this genus idea and make 100's on it!
    It's a 302 thing . . .
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    *perspiration
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  • HeavyG
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    HendersonTRKing said:
    Time seems right for someone to MacGyver a thin and sturdy peel with soft wood on one side and aluminum on the other.  Amirite?   I've got a surplus in the inspiration department and a deficit in the inspiration department.  Feel free to take this genus idea and make 100's on it!
    Just coat an aluminum peel with LiquiGlide and the pie will practically jump off the peel - https://liquiglide.com/

    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • BBBQ
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    Super Peel is idiot (me) proof. Just stupid easy, no practice required. As for a pizza slicer, can’t beat the BGE half moon blade. 
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  • BBBQ
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    This thread also got me to thinking, anyone use a pizza steel in their egg vs the ceramic? I’ve got one I used in my oven and it’s great. Haven’t tried it in the egg though. Might be the weekend project after I finally install the Rutland gasket from @RRP
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  • dmourati
    dmourati Posts: 1,268
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    BBBQ said:
    This thread also got me to thinking, anyone use a pizza steel in their egg vs the ceramic? I’ve got one I used in my oven and it’s great. Haven’t tried it in the egg though. Might be the weekend project after I finally install the Rutland gasket from @RRP
    I have the pizza steel on my large. In addition to pizzas it's great for searing and for smashburgers. Highly recommended.
    Mountain View, CA
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  • Hank_Stamper
    Hank_Stamper Posts: 20
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    I use two simple wooden peels, which then double as cutting boards / serving platters after the pizza is cooked.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,518
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    HendersonTRKing said:
    Time seems right for someone to MacGyver a thin and sturdy peel with soft wood on one side and aluminum on the other.  Amirite?   I've got a surplus in the inspiration department and a deficit in the inspiration department.  Feel free to take this idea and make 100's on it!
    Needs to be super thin to slide under potentially still doughy/sticky bottom for turning, how about gluing wood veneer on aluminum peel?
    canuckland
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