There's something undeniably special about cooking with fire, especially when it comes to pizza! The intense heat of this Big Green Egg pizza recipe transforms ordinary dough into a crispy, bubbly, slightly charred pie that rivals any pizzeria. But pizza-making magic isn't reserved for the professionals – with a few simple tricks, you can create unforgettable pizzas right in your backyard.
1batchno-knead doughsee my separate recipe or use prepared dough
Easy Pizza Sauce
28ouncesItalian San Marzano tomatoes
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
Kosher saltto taste
Pizza Toppings
Use your imagination!See recipe notes below
Instructions
Make the Pizza Sauce
In a mixing bowl, crush the tomatoes by hand with a sprinkling of kosher salt and a drizzle of the olive oil. Place as the base for your pizza sauce and follow with your favorite toppings!
Make the Pizza
Roll out your pizza dough, cover with a thin layer of pizza sauce, and add your favorite toppings.
Place the pizza stone in on the Big Green Egg, or a very hot 500 F oven or grill. Cook until hot and bubbly, about 8 minutes or so.
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Notes
Pizza Topping Ideas:Red onion, mushrooms, pecorino romano cheese, cracked green olives, capicola, black olives, salami, pepperoni, mortadella, Italian bacon, Canadian bacon, sliced garlic, hot Italian sausage, mild Italian sausage, shredded smoked pork, fresh basil, fresh homegrown tomatoes, Italian cherry peppers, sliced jalapenos
Keyword Big Green Egg, Italian recipes, Naples pizza, pizza