A dedicated outdoor pizza oven is another big piece of gear to buy and store. If you already have a grill in the backyard, there’s an easier way to get a crispy homemade pizza.
Geras sent me its Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven for Grill, and I put it right on top of my charcoal grill and made two pepperoni pizzas. Both came out with that crispy, golden brown crust I really like.
In this Geras pizza oven for grill review, I’ll cover what it is, the specs, the key features, how I used it, the pros and cons, who it’s for, and some common questions.
Products Used in My Geras Video
👉 Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven for Grill
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What Is the Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven?
The Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven for Grill is a grill-top pizza oven. Instead of buying a separate outdoor oven, you set it on top of a grill you already own and use the grill as the heat source. Inside is a ceramic pizza stone, and the enclosed HeatGuard Pro design holds heat around the pizza.
The kit comes with the oven, the ceramic stone, an aluminum pizza peel, and a recipe booklet, and there’s a temperature gauge on top.
Geras HeatGuard Pro Specs
From the Amazon listing and my video description:
- Type: grill-top pizza oven
- Compatible grills: gas, charcoal, pellet, and wood, per Geras
- Included: oven, ceramic pizza stone, aluminum pizza peel, and recipe booklet
- Pizza size: 12-inch pizza, per the listing
- Gauge: built-in temperature gauge on top
- Material: alloy steel
- Dimensions: about 16.93″ x 17.72″ x 5.51″, per the listing
- Assembly: none required
Key Features
- Turns your existing grill into a pizza oven
- HeatGuard Pro heat-retaining design
- Ceramic stone that spreads heat and absorbs moisture from the dough
- Temperature gauge on top
- Aluminum pizza peel included
- Recipe booklet included
- Works with gas, charcoal, pellet, and wood grills
- No assembly
How I Used It
I placed the Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven for Grill directly on my charcoal grill. One feature that’s really useful is the temperature gauge on top. As the charcoal heated everything up, I kept an eye on it so I could see when the oven was at the right temperature. That way I wasn’t guessing whether the oven and stone were hot enough.
Once it was ready, I used the included peel to slide my first pepperoni pizza onto the ceramic stone. I kept an eye on it as it cooked and rotated it so each side got exposed to the heat, until the crust was golden brown all around and the cheese on top was completely melted. Then I pulled it out with the peel and repeated the whole process with my second pizza.
The ceramic stone is a big part of why this works. It spreads heat under the pizza while absorbing moisture from the dough, and you can see the result. The bottom and edges of my crust came out nice and crispy, and the cheese was hot and melted.
One of my favorite parts was the first bite, because you can actually hear the crunch from the crust. That’s exactly what I was going for, a crispy outside instead of a soft or soggy crust. Just be careful: the pizza is extremely hot right out of the oven, so give it a minute.
I also like that I can watch the pizza while it cooks, rotate it when it needs it, check the crust and the cheese, and pull it out exactly when it’s done the way I want.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Uses the grill you already own, no separate oven needed
- Crispy, golden brown crust from the ceramic stone
- Temperature gauge takes the guesswork out of preheating
- Comes with a peel and recipe booklet
- Works with charcoal, gas, pellet, and wood grills
- No assembly
Cons
- You need to rotate the pizza by hand for even cooking
- The pizza and oven get extremely hot, so you need to be careful
- It’s sized for a 12-inch pizza, per the listing
- You need a grill big enough to hold it
Who Is It For?
The Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven for Grill is for:
- Grill owners who want another way to use their grill
- Homemade pizza fans chasing a crispy crust
- Backyard hosts making pizza for family and friends
- Anyone short on space who doesn’t want a standalone pizza oven
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Geras pizza oven work on a charcoal grill?
Yes. I used mine on a charcoal grill, and Geras says it also works on gas, pellet, and wood grills.
What comes in the box?
The pizza oven, a ceramic pizza stone, an aluminum pizza peel, and a recipe booklet.
How do you know when it’s hot enough?
There’s a temperature gauge on top of the oven so you can see when it’s ready.
Does it make a crispy crust?
In my test, yes. Both of my pepperoni pizzas came out crispy and golden brown on the bottom and edges.
Does it need assembly?
No. You just place it on the grill.
Final Verdict
After making two pepperoni pizzas, I was really happy with how both came out: melted cheese, a golden brown crust, and a nice crunch, all on the charcoal grill already in my backyard. If you already enjoy grilling and want another way to make homemade pizza outdoors, I recommend the Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven for Grill.
Watch My Geras Pizza Oven Review
In my video, I heat up the oven on my charcoal grill and make two pepperoni pizzas from start to finish. You can watch it on my YouTube channel, Home Smart by AE Mind:
â–¶ Pizza Oven for Charcoal Grill (Geras HeatGuard Pro Homemade Pizza Test)
👉 Geras HeatGuard Pro Pizza Oven for Grill
For business inquiries and collaborations: luisangel@aemind.com
I was sent this product by Geras to review. If you purchase an item through the links provided, I may receive a commission. Thank you for supporting the channel.