How to Make Wood-Fired Pizza on the Huntsman™ Grill

How to Make Wood-Fired Pizza on the Huntsman™ Grill

Crispy crust. Bubbling mozzarella. Bright basil.
This is how Margherita pizza is supposed to taste—real fire, real heat, real flavor.

With the Forno Ragno™ Pizza Oven Attachment on the Huntsman™ Kettle Kamado, you can hit true wood-fired pizza temperatures (700–900°F) using charcoal, something traditional kettles or pellet grills CAN'T do.


Ingredients (Classic Margherita Pizza)

Dough (1 pizza):

  • 250g pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

Sauce:

  • ½ cup San Marzano tomatoes (crushed)
  • Pinch of salt

Toppings:

  • Fresh mozzarella (torn into chunks)
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil drizzle

Equipment You’ll Need

  • Huntsman Kettle Kamado
  • Forno Ragno Pizza Oven Attachment
  • Lump charcoal
  • Pizza peel (included in the Forno Ragno Pizza Oven box)
  • Infrared thermometer (optional but helpful)

Step 1: Fire Up Your Charcoal Grill

To get that authentic wood-fired pizza crust, you need serious heat.

  • Fill your charcoal basket with lump charcoal
  • Light and let it fully ignite
  • Install the Forno Ragno Pizza Oven Attachment

🔥 Target temp: 700–900°F at the stone

Let the pizza stone preheat for 15–20 minutes once the grill is hot.


Step 2: Prep the Dough

  • Bring dough to room temp
  • Stretch into a 10–12 inch circle (don’t use a rolling pin)
  • Lightly flour to prevent sticking

Step 3: Build Your Margherita Pizza

Keep it simple—this is where quality shines:

  • Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce
  • Add fresh mozzarella pieces
  • Drizzle lightly with olive oil

Step 4: Cook the Pizza

  • Slide pizza onto the hot stone using a peel
  • Cook for 60–90 seconds, rotating every 5-7 seconds

You’re looking for:
✔ Leopard-spotted crust
✔ Melted, bubbling cheese
✔ Slight char on edges

The Huntsman + Forno Ragno combo delivers intense top and bottom heat, so the pizza cooks fast—stay close.


Step 5: Finish & Serve

  • Remove pizza from oven
  • Add fresh basil leaves
  • Optional: light olive oil drizzle

Slice and serve immediately.


Pro Tips for Better Charcoal Pizza

  • Use lump charcoal, not briquettes (burns hotter + cleaner)
  • Preheat longer than you think—heat saturation matters
  • Rotate pizza every few seconds for even cooking
  • Don’t overload toppings—keep it balanced

Why Cook Pizza on a Charcoal Grill?

Most backyard setups can’t replicate a true pizza oven. This can.

With the Forno Ragno Pizza Oven Attachment and Huntsman Kettle Kamado, you get:

✔ Wood-fired temperatures
✔ Crispy, restaurant-quality crust
✔ Live-fire flavor you can’t get from indoor ovens

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