J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Because I already have the pizza but the oven is broken. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Do you have a very large skillet with a lid? It seems like it might be worth trying. Did you Google for suggestions? Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Toaster oven? I've rather desperately cut up a large frozen pizza with scissors and cooked it in a toaster oven. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I have used a cast iron frying pan with a lid. I coil some aluminium foil into a sausage shape and form it into a circle so the pizza is not resting on the base 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Maybe thaw it first and then use a skillet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Could you move the production to a grill? My cub scout cooked a pizza using a cast iron pot that was resting on coals and had coals on the lid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 So, did you cook it on the stove top? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Toaster oven? I've rather desperately cut up a large frozen pizza with scissors and cooked it in a toaster oven. We have done this many times. Works well. I put foil down on the bottom of the oven to catch the cheese drips. How did it go, J? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Is the entire oven broken or just the baking element? When the bottom element went out on ours, we got by with the broiler for a long time, including making frozen pizzas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Do you have a very large skillet with a lid? It seems like it might be worth trying. Did you Google for suggestions? Sent from my SM-S320VL using Tapatalk I do have a skillet large enough, with a lid. It's not cast iron, but it's worth a shot. I tried googling a bit but wasn't having much luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Toaster oven? I've rather desperately cut up a large frozen pizza with scissors and cooked it in a toaster oven. Unfortunately no toaster oven. We're actually at a vacation rental, and I knew the unit didn't have a working oven, but had a momentary lapse when I went to the grocery store! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 I have used a cast iron frying pan with a lid. I coil some aluminium foil into a sausage shape and form it into a circle so the pizza is not resting on the base Making a foil coil is a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Maybe thaw it first and then use a skillet? Good idea -- Maybe thawing it a bit first is part of the trick so that it actually has a chance to cook through without completely burning on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 So, did you cook it on the stove top? Ha, not yet! But I'm going to try it in the next day or two and will let you know how it turns out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 How did it go, J? I haven't attempted it yet but will be sure and give a report! :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Is the entire oven broken or just the baking element? When the bottom element went out on ours, we got by with the broiler for a long time, including making frozen pizzas. I believe the whole oven is shot. It looks ancient! (We're at a vacation rental.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Let it thaw first if possible- at least partly. Then like others mentioned, use a skillet and lid. Heat to medium, and put pizza in the pan. Cover, and keep an eye on it. Dd did this quite a bit at college. Two things: watch the bottom because if your heat is too high the crust will burn. Also, you can cut the pizza if the skillet is too small. Dd sometimes had to cut it into fourths. It’s a bit messy when cooking it already cut but she used a nonstick skillet and just wiped it out before the next piece was put in. The trick is getting the toppings hot enough but not burning the crust. Hope it works out for you but what a bummer to rent a place with a broken oven! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Let it thaw first if possible- at least partly. Then like others mentioned, use a skillet and lid. Heat to medium, and put pizza in the pan. Cover, and keep an eye on it. Dd did this quite a bit at college. Two things: watch the bottom because if your heat is too high the crust will burn. Also, you can cut the pizza if the skillet is too small. Dd sometimes had to cut it into fourths. It’s a bit messy when cooking it already cut but she used a nonstick skillet and just wiped it out before the next piece was put in. The trick is getting the toppings hot enough but not burning the crust. Hope it works out for you but what a bummer to rent a place with a broken oven! Perfect! That's exactly what I'll do. Yeah, we knew ahead of time that the unit didn't have a working oven and for the most part we don't need it. I do most of my cooking on the stove top and we spend most of our time outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Is there an outside grill? We've grilled pizzas before 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I reheat pizza in a skillet all the time. The trick, which may also help with your situation, is to put the cold pizza in top down. Then flip it when the toppings heat up. This lets the top get hot and the crust get crisp. The toppings don’t really fall off like you would expect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Is there an outside grill? We've grilled pizzas before Unfortunately no, but that does sound really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 I reheat pizza in a skillet all the time. The trick, which may also help with your situation, is to put the cold pizza in top down. Then flip it when the toppings heat up. This lets the top get hot and the crust get crisp. The toppings don’t really fall off like you would expect. I'm getting so many good ideas! I would never have thought of this. Do you put a little oil in the pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I'm getting so many good ideas! I would never have thought of this. Do you put a little oil in the pan? Nope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Can you create an oven-like situation with a dutch oven and a foil "rack" to keep it off the bottom of the pan? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Can you create an oven-like situation with a dutch oven and a foil "rack" to keep it off the bottom of the pan? I think foil on the bottom of the pan is a great idea -- I can certainly do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I reheat pizza in a skillet all the time. The trick, which may also help with your situation, is to put the cold pizza in top down. Then flip it when the toppings heat up. This lets the top get hot and the crust get crisp. The toppings don’t really fall off like you would expect. That sounds like a great idea! Definitely going to try this the next time we have leftover pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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