Use a cast iron skillet or an inverted baking sheet.

Yes, you can absolutely cook pizza on a gas grill without a stone – and honestly, it might come out better.

The key is a metal surface that gets screaming hot and holds heat. A cast iron skillet is the best substitute because it conducts heat evenly and gets hot enough to crisp the bottom crust in minutes. Preheat the skillet on the grill for 10 minutes at medium-high, then slap your stretched dough in (careful, it’s hot), quickly add sauce and toppings, close the lid, and let it rip for 4-6 minutes. The direct heat from the skillet and the grill’s ambient heat cooks the top.

If you don’t own cast iron, use a heavy rimmed baking sheet flipped upside down. The flat metal surface works almost as well. Just preheat it on the grates the same way. Don’t use a cheap thin pan – it’ll warp and scorch unevenly.

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