Chicago deep: pan?

aks801 · 05-16-2018, 08:53 AM

For those who cook Chicago deep dish pizzas (stuffed crust or not): what are you using for the pan? I was about to order the Chicago Metallic 14.25" but it is not 2" deep, which I want.

Probably would prefer a straight cut 12" that is 2" deep.

Thx,

Joshw · 05-16-2018, 08:55 AM

I use cast iron skillets. I have many different sizes, depending on how big a pie I want. They work very well, and more versatile than a pizza pan.

NeoTrout · 05-16-2018, 09:00 AM

I bought my 12" x 2" pan from Restaurant Depot. Use it for deep-dish all the time.

mcyork28 · 05-16-2018, 09:21 AM

That just really made me want some deep dish pizza.

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Originally Posted by Joshw

I use cast iron skillets. I have many different sizes, depending on how big a pie I want. They work very well, and more versatile than a pizza pan.

jemezspring · 05-16-2018, 09:32 AM

I use large, 14", cast iron skillet. I pre-heat in oven, remove, then form crust in skillet and assemble pie. Then back in oven.

CarterK · 05-16-2018, 09:48 AM

10" cast iron skillet works great.

aks801 · 05-16-2018, 09:57 AM

Yeah Josh, really hungry up in here so THANKS for that mouth-watering photo.

scotts1919 · 05-16-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mcyork28

That just really made me want some deep dish pizza.

you and me both!

scotts1919 · 05-16-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshw

I use cast iron skillets. I have many different sizes, depending on how big a pie I want. They work very well, and more versatile than a pizza pan.

Nice looking pie!

emtnate · 05-17-2018, 10:50 AM

I typically use a cast iron skillet or a round cake pan. I don't have a round cast iron pizza pan and I don't think I need one .

dadsr4 · 05-17-2018, 11:01 AM

16" cast iron skillet is what I use for pizza.

Melt In The Sun · 05-17-2018, 11:55 AM

12" CI pan here, and I wish I had a 15". Seems to be a consensus developing

aks801 · 05-17-2018, 12:42 PM

I have prepared it in cash iron, but want to go with what the pizzerias use (well, except for the oven part).

Heck, I should get both. How can you have too many cast iron pans?!

Simply Smoked · 05-17-2018, 03:56 PM

I was in Chicago a few months ago and ate at Pizzeria DUE. I made a comment to one of the guys that I work with that I would love to have the pans. I told him I couldn't cook enough pizzas in a life time to duplicate that seasoning. After a talking with our waitress and the manager they thought it was great and funny that I wanted the pans and wrapped up 2 in plastic bags so I could put them in my suitcase for the flight home. Awesome people there!

WilliamKY · 05-17-2018, 04:13 PM

I use a deep dish pan in the bottom of my UDS to catch ashes.
It's a Royal Industries Pizza Pan Tapered Deep Dish, 16" (Amazon).
16in top diameter, 14in bottom, 2in deep. I paid $11.99 used (small scratch on it). It was a bargain as it's a heavy duty aluminum pan.

05-16-2018, 08:53 AM	#1
aks801 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-21-08 Location: Katy, TX	Chicago deep: pan? For those who cook Chicago deep dish pizzas (stuffed crust or not): what are you using for the pan? I was about to order the Chicago Metallic 14.25" but it is not 2" deep, which I want. Probably would prefer a straight cut 12" that is 2" deep. Thx, __________________ alan The Line-up: 22.5 Weber OTS; 22.5 Weber WSM. Gone but not forgotten: ECB (modded); New Braunfels Hondo stick burner. "Been dazed and confused for so long it's not true"

05-16-2018, 09:00 AM	#3
NeoTrout is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois	I bought my 12" x 2" pan from Restaurant Depot. Use it for deep-dish all the time. __________________ Steve [B]"Le Grille? What the hell is that?"[/B] Klose 20x48 Deluxe Offset Pipe Smoker Weber 22.5, Weber 22.5 w/Rotisserie Weber Performer, Weber Ranch Kettle, 18" WSM Weber Smokey Joe, Weber Homer Simpson Smokey Joe Bayou Classic Turkey Fryer, Blackstone 28" Griddle Brinkmann Smoke'n Grill, UDS, Weber 26" H-D FLHR

05-16-2018, 09:57 AM	#7
aks801 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-21-08 Location: Katy, TX	Yeah Josh, really hungry up in here so THANKS for that mouth-watering photo. __________________ alan The Line-up: 22.5 Weber OTS; 22.5 Weber WSM. Gone but not forgotten: ECB (modded); New Braunfels Hondo stick burner. "Been dazed and confused for so long it's not true"

05-17-2018, 11:01 AM	#11
dadsr4 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-08-10 Location: Howell, MI	16" cast iron skillet is what I use for pizza. __________________ Two Weber daisy wheel kettles A: 1979 P: 1993, and an unused ECB Last edited by dadsr4; 05-17-2018 at 12:53 PM..

05-17-2018, 12:42 PM	#13
aks801 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-21-08 Location: Katy, TX	I have prepared it in cash iron, but want to go with what the pizzerias use (well, except for the oven part). Heck, I should get both. How can you have too many cast iron pans?! __________________ alan The Line-up: 22.5 Weber OTS; 22.5 Weber WSM. Gone but not forgotten: ECB (modded); New Braunfels Hondo stick burner. "Been dazed and confused for so long it's not true"

05-16-2018, 08:55 AM	#2
Joshw Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-25-17 Location: Oklahoma	I use cast iron skillets. I have many different sizes, depending on how big a pie I want. They work very well, and more versatile than a pizza pan.

05-16-2018, 09:32 AM	#5
jemezspring is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-09 Location: Chicago Proper	I use large, 14", cast iron skillet. I pre-heat in oven, remove, then form crust in skillet and assemble pie. Then back in oven.

05-17-2018, 11:55 AM	#12
Melt In The Sun Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-03-12 Location: Tucson, AZ	12" CI pan here, and I wish I had a 15". Seems to be a consensus developing

05-17-2018, 04:13 PM	#15
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	I use a deep dish pan in the bottom of my UDS to catch ashes. It's a Royal Industries Pizza Pan Tapered Deep Dish, 16" (Amazon). 16in top diameter, 14in bottom, 2in deep. I paid $11.99 used (small scratch on it). It was a bargain as it's a heavy duty aluminum pan. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!