Detroit-style pan
The rectangular, straight-sided steel or anodised-aluminium pan whose oiled surface gives Detroit-style pizza its crisp, fried bottom.
Material and heat transfer
Blue steel (the traditional material) or anodised aluminium, rectangular with straight sides
Good, even heat transfer from a dark, heavy-gauge pan
Preheat: Oil the pan well; typically not preheated empty
Crust effect
Its straight sides and oiled surface produce the style's signature crisp, almost fried bottom and caramelised cheese edge
Care
Season lightly and avoid abrasive cleaning to preserve the pan's release properties
- A specific rectangular size and shape; not usable for round styles