The Middle Man is the perfect balance between everyday versatility and serious cooking performance. Larger than The Average Joe but lighter and quicker to heat than The Beast, this pizza oven steel gives you extra cooking space without going overboard.
Built from solid North American mild carbon steel, The Middle Man delivers exceptional heat retention and even heat distribution to help create crispy, restaurant-quality pizza crusts at home. Whether you’re making family-sized pizzas, artisan bread, smash burgers, or cooking on the BBQ, this steel is designed to handle it all.
The added surface area makes it ideal for larger pizzas and back-to-back cooking while still being manageable enough for regular everyday use.
Features
- 16" deep x 20" wide x 1/4" thick
- Approx. 20 lbs
- Precision laser cut with rounded edges
- Finger holes on 2 corners for easier lifting and handling
- Dual-sided cooking surface
- Works in ovens, on BBQs, and stovetops
- Excellent for pizza, bread, smash burgers, vegetables, and high-heat cooking
- Canadian made
Why Use a Pizza Steel?
Unlike traditional pizza stones, a pizza oven steel absorbs and transfers heat rapidly and evenly, helping you achieve:
- Crispier pizza crusts
- Better browning and caramelization
- Faster recovery between pizzas
- Improved bread baking performance
- Greater durability with no cracking
The 1/4" thickness allows The Middle Man to heat efficiently while still offering excellent cooking performance and versatility.
Care Instructions
Your steel arrives with a sandblasted finish and is ready to season.
- Apply a thin coat of high smoke-point oil before first use
- Heat gradually to build seasoning over time
- Clean with warm water and dry thoroughly
- Avoid soaking or prolonged moisture exposure
- Lightly oil after use to help prevent rust
- Surface will naturally darken and develop a seasoned patina similar to cast iron
Versatile, dependable, and built to last — The Middle Man is the ideal pizza steel for cooks who want extra space and serious performance without the extra bulk.
