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Artisanal Pepperoni & Pineapple Pizza Recipe

8 Servings
13 Ingredients
Square-cut pizza with pepperoni, pineapple, balsamic-roasted cherry tomatoes, smoked provolone, shallot slices, thyme, and balsamic glaze drizzle.

Ingredients

  • 1 EA. Traditional Pizza Dough Ball, 13 oz., Frozen
  • 3 OZ. Balsamic-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes (Sub-Recipe)
  • 3 OZ. Shredded Smoked Mozzarella and Provolone Blend
  • 24 EA. Hillshire Farm® Sliced Pepperoni Slices , Thawed
  • 1 TBSP. Balsamic Syrup, Prepared
  • 1 OZ. Fresh Shallot, Julienned
  • AS NEEDED Thyme Sprigs, Stripped
  • AS NEEDED Balsamic Glaze, Prepared
Artisanal hand-stretched pizza recipe featuring thick-cut Hillshire Farm® Pepperoni , fresh pineapple, smoked provolone, and balsamic-roasted cherry tomatoes, finished with shallots, thyme and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Directions

  1. Slack dough out and proof overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat pizza deck oven to 650°F.
  3. Remove pizza dough from cooler and place onto a clean work surface. Stretch to desired shape and size.
  4. Spread balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes over dough.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and pepperoni.
  6. Using a pizza peel, transfer dough to oven and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown and beginning to char on the bottom.
  7. Remove from oven and place on clean work surface. Finish with fresh pineapple slices, shallots, sprinkle of thyme, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
  8. Cut and serve warm.

Balsamic-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 LB. Red Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 TBSP. Olive Oil
  • 1 TBSP. Fresh Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1 TSP. Dry Oregano
  • 2 OZ. Balsamic Vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a sauce pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook to a light golden brown.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften and begin to burst. Smash cherry tomatoes with a potato masher or whisk.
  3. Add dried oregano and balsamic. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and chill before use on pizza.