Meet The Average Joe — the everyday workhorse that delivers incredible pizza-making performance without the extra bells and whistles. Built for home cooks, pizza lovers, and BBQ enthusiasts alike, this pizza oven steel offers exceptional heat retention and even cooking for crispy, restaurant-quality results at home.
Made from solid North American mild carbon steel, The Average Joe outperforms traditional pizza stones by transferring heat more efficiently, helping create crispier crusts, faster cook times, and beautifully browned pizzas.
Whether you’re baking pizza in your kitchen oven, firing up the BBQ, or experimenting with artisan bread, this steel is built to become a staple in your cooking setup.
Features
- 14" deep x 16" wide x 1/4" thick
(35.5cm x 40.6cm x 0.64cm) - Approx. 15 lbs
- Precision laser cut with rounded edges
- 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 makes The Average Joe a versatile option that heats quickly while still delivering outstanding cooking performance.
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
Simple, reliable, and built to last — The Average Joe is a hardworking pizza steel designed to elevate homemade pizza night.
