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The relationship between pizza and cured meats is not new. The first thing that comes to mind when discussing these two terms is pepperoni pizza, which is amazingly popular in different parts of the world. However, that's not the only type of pizza you can make with cured meats.
The world of cured meats has a huge variety for you to explore. You can use different cured meats in your pizza recipe to uniquely satisfy your meat cravings.
Top 7 types of pizza you can make with cured meats
The following are some mouthwatering types of pizza you can make with different types of cured meats
Stromboli
It is a recipe that you may find similar to a calzone. While Mozzarella cheese remains the main type of cheese here, you can also add other types. When moving towards meat, you can select salami, bresaola, pepperoni, and capocollo. Any type of meat you select will go well with marinara sauce, but instead of making the sauce on the bread, it is served on the side.
Meat creates the main character of this pizza, while you can add some vegetables to your Italian bread dough as you roll it into a loaf. Stromboli is a traditional Philadelphia dish from the mid-20th century. This unique combination of different cured meats, vegetables, marinara, different types of cheese, and Italian pizza dough will easily satisfy your cravings.
Main ingredients:
- Pepperoni
- Salami
- Bresaola
- Capocollo
- Mozzarella cheese
Pizza Primavera
In its presentation, Stromboli did not look like a Pizza, and the way of serving was a little different. Things are not the same here. It is a traditional Italian pizza that is made with classic dough. Your toppings begin with Mozzarella, and the pizza is baked a little before adding other toppings.
After that, fresh ingredients are tossed, including parmesan cheese, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and prosciutto. While this is the basic recipe, you can also try adding other cured meat types to satisfy your cravings.
Main ingredients:
- Prosciutto Crudo
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan cheese
- Cherry tomatoes
- arugula
Chicago thin-crust
Taking things a little on the American side, this thin-crust pizza does not include many ingredients but provides a well-developed taste of Italian sausages. It is made with only 3 ingredients. The thin crust of this pizza is almost cracker-thin and crispy.
Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce go in abundance on this pizza. This tomato sauce is heavily herbed and zesty for rich flavoring. While it is primarily made with Italian sausage, you can also try the following cured meats:
- Pepperoni
- Prosciutto
- Bacon
Along with meat, you may toss a few fresh veggies on top of your pizza for additional taste and crunch to your pizza. One unique thing about this pizza is that instead of cutting it traditionally, it is cut up in straight, squared pieces.
Main ingredients:
- Italian sausage
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
Pizza carbonara
You may find this pizza unique to most other pizzas as it is a variation of Carbonara, a famous Italian pasta dish. The pizza begins with basic dough topped with tomato sauce first. Afterward, it is topped with eggs (raw that will get cooked as the pizza is baked), cheese, and salty pancetta pieces. Grana Padano cheese is also traditionally used for this recipe specifically.
There's no stopping here as the pizza gets sprinkled with parsley or basil, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. If you are not comfortable with raw eggs on your pizza, you can always try boiled eggs in slices which may get a little dry and crispy as you bake the pizza.
Main ingredients:
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella
- Pancetta
- Egg
- Parsley
Pizza Alla pala
Pizza Alla pala is a Roman Pizza recipe that is perfect for group gatherings. Instead of being round or square like most pizzas, it is oval-shaped and long. Starting with the dough is made with a long-rising and high-hydration dough. Instead of choosing kilns or fire-powered ovens, this pizza is specifically made in electric ovens. It is known for its thick flatbread style, and the pizza is tender and fluffy.
In terms of toppings, you have the choice to go for any variations that you want to try. The basic ingredients include prosciutto crudo, salami, and cherry tomatoes, but things like basil, olives, and salami, with different types of cheese, also go quite well on this pizza.
Main ingredients:
- Prosciutto Crudo
- Salamino Piccante
- Olives
- Cherry tomatoes
Pizza Tirolese
Tirolese pizza is one of the simplest recipes you will find here, as it does not include many ingredients. It is made with a thin crust of bread, and the main ingredient includes cured Tiroler speck in sliced form. Apart from the meat, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese go on the bread but not in a high abundance. If you want to increase the toppings on this pizza, mushrooms will make a great choice.
Main ingredients:
- Tiroler Speck
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
Pizza Inglesina
This traditional Italian pizza is mainly made with thin-crust bread and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. You can choose different types of cheese according to your preferences. The main ingredient is prosciutto crudo which is cooked ham. You can alternatively use traditional raw ham that is dry-cured for a little different taste.
Apart from these toppings, you may sprinkle it with oregano, some fresh basil leaves, and extra virgin olive oil's drizzle will finish off this recipe.
Main ingredients:
- Prosciutto Crudo
- Tomato Sauce
- Mozzarella
Conclusion
While these were our top 7 picks for pizza recipes you can make with cured meats, there is still a lot left for you to explore. So, instead of focusing only on a few specific ingredients, try different combinations of the ingredients you like the most, mixing and matching them with different cured meats.
Remember that there are no limits, and you can always try multiple meat types while staying aware of your portion size.
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