Get a beer first before putting the pizza in - the cook times are a guide. Lift the base up at the 5 minute mark and assess its colour - you kind of are looking for a mid brown and then assess how you are going on top of the pizza. You might find a big imbalance between top and bottom and have to add or subtract briquettes accordingly - If You strike it with a success first time you are doing well. I still burn pizzas occasionally but usually because I walk away or get distracted. Sorry, have a conference call now, will be back later Good luck