Pizza Today - November 2022 - 18
ON DECK CHRIS DECKER
Thankful and Grateful
We all have so much to be thankful for. I think I can speak for most
of us when I say that the pizza life is pretty good. For me, fall is my
favorite season. And this pizza really lets fall fl avors shine.
I am sure most of you reading this have an orchard or farm close by
that grows apples. Do yourself a favor and go grab some locally grown
apples from them and tout that when you off er this pizza. It's a beautiful
way to celebrate the season. And, hey, a little bourbon never hurt
anyone!
Makes three 10-inch pizzas
12 ounces smoked mozzarella (or cheddar blend)
2 fi rm apples (I prefer Cameo or Jazz)
8 ounces diced pancetta
Micro arugula
4 ounces toasted walnuts
3 ounces Gorgonzola
1 cup ricotta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ lemon
Peel, core and dice apples into roughly ½ inch dice. Set aside.
In a small pan, combine 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon butter and
1 tablespoon bourbon. Bring to a boil.
Add diced apples and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and cook on low
for 10 minutes or until the apples begin to soften and the liquid cooks
off . Turn heat off and squeeze ¼ of a lemon on apples to keep them
fresh and bright. Set aside to cool.
For the pancetta: heat a pan over medium heat, add the pancetta and
cook for 4-5 minutes until the pancetta starts to brown. Remove from
pan and add to a paper towel lined plate to remove excess fat.
For the Gorgonzola mixture: Take 3 ounces of Gorgonzola crumbles
and add to 1 cup of ricotta. Blend in food processor until smooth and
fully incorporated. Add the mixture to a pastry bag and refrigerate to
harden up a little.
Add 3 ounces of whole walnuts to a sheet tray and roast in pizza oven
for 2-3 minutes or until they start to brown and you can smell them
roasting. Let cool and break into small pieces.
To make the pizza: Stretch pizza dough to desired shape and size and
place on a fl oured peel. Top with smoked mozzarella, 1/3 of the apple
mixture, 1/3 of the pancetta and cook in a 550 F oven for 8-10 minutes.
When pizza is fi nished cooking, remove from oven and let cool.
Cut into six slices and squeeze pea-sized amounts of the Gorgonzola
mixture evenly around the pizza. Sprinkle on the toasted walnuts and
then top with the micro arugula.
CHRIS DECKER is managing partner at Metro Pizza in Las Vegas, NV. Instagram: @everythingbutanchovies
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