Cast Iron Skillet Chicago Style Double Meat Pizza

Moose · 11-18-2012, 11:56 PM

Those that know me well around here know how fond I am of pizza. I'm also not a pizza snob - I love all kinds of pizza, from thin Neapolitan, NY Style, Deep Dish Sicilian, and of course, Chicago style.

Since the weather has cooled, I thought a different take on Chicago Deep Dish would be in order, and why not do it on the charcoal grill with extra helpings of two kinds of meat?

A little while before we began working with the dough, I fired up the Kingsford Oval up for both sides indirect:

Luckily, the Oval registered a perfect 400 degrees when I put the coals on - the ideal temp to cook a deep dish pizza!

Meanwhile, we worked on dough prep - here's the dough ready to shape:

And with toppings at the ready:

Now into the cast iron skillet after a bit of hand stretching:

Next, we added slices of thin Provolone cheese:

After adding a massive layer of shredded Mozz, we added some sauteed sweet Italian sausage:

Next, to double the meat effect, a layer of Italian Salami:

Next, the traditional tomato mixture, which consisted of San Marzano whole tomatoes, fresh garlic, and olive oil:

Just a bit of extra Mozzarella and oregano for good measure, followed by a good sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan :

At this point, the pizza went on the grill:

About 27 minutes later, this is how it came out:

Sliced:

It was off the hook delish!

javahog2002 · 11-19-2012, 12:37 AM

That's ridiculous. Now, I'm craving a deep dish pie. Thanks alot.

Phubar · 11-19-2012, 01:50 AM

I want halPh!

buccaneer · 11-19-2012, 02:04 AM

Fantastic deep dish pie, I've missed the pr0n!

Bluebird · 11-19-2012, 03:56 AM

Man, I'd hit that!

Clayfish · 11-19-2012, 04:22 AM

Awesome!

MisterChrister · 11-19-2012, 05:23 AM

Way to go, it's beautiful!!!

Bigdog · 11-19-2012, 05:51 AM

Now that is one amazing pizza.

aquablue22 · 11-19-2012, 06:14 AM

That looks better than a lou malnati's, sure wish i had a piece!

outside ed · 11-19-2012, 06:26 AM

That looks absolutely gorgeous!!!!

Birdie · 11-19-2012, 06:29 AM

That looks fantastic, going to have to try this.

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Al Czervik · 11-19-2012, 08:50 AM

Looks even better this morning Moose...

paydabill · 11-19-2012, 08:57 AM

What is your dough recipe?

jemezspring · 11-19-2012, 09:37 AM

I hate you. I'm craving some of that. Pass a couple slices this way. I think I can even smell the garlic.

Bonewagon · 11-19-2012, 09:42 AM

Beautiful! Nice looking pizza.

11-18-2012, 11:56 PM	#1
Moose Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-12-08 Location: Los Angeles, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cast Iron Skillet Chicago Style Double Meat Pizza Those that know me well around here know how fond I am of pizza. I'm also not a pizza snob - I love all kinds of pizza, from thin Neapolitan, NY Style, Deep Dish Sicilian, and of course, Chicago style. Since the weather has cooled, I thought a different take on Chicago Deep Dish would be in order, and why not do it on the charcoal grill with extra helpings of two kinds of meat? A little while before we began working with the dough, I fired up the Kingsford Oval up for both sides indirect: Luckily, the Oval registered a perfect 400 degrees when I put the coals on - the ideal temp to cook a deep dish pizza! Meanwhile, we worked on dough prep - here's the dough ready to shape: And with toppings at the ready: Now into the cast iron skillet after a bit of hand stretching: Next, we added slices of thin Provolone cheese: After adding a massive layer of shredded Mozz, we added some sauteed sweet Italian sausage: Next, to double the meat effect, a layer of Italian Salami: Next, the traditional tomato mixture, which consisted of San Marzano whole tomatoes, fresh garlic, and olive oil: Just a bit of extra Mozzarella and oregano for good measure, followed by a good sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan : At this point, the pizza went on the grill: About 27 minutes later, this is how it came out: Sliced: It was off the hook delish! __________________ Moose The Fun Never Stops at the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns Custom Avatars by N8 & Grillman Whenever in doubt, vote for Moose! www.mooseonfire.com FoodBBQDelicious

11-19-2012, 12:37 AM	#2
javahog2002 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-02-09 Location: Longmont, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's ridiculous. Now, I'm craving a deep dish pie. Thanks alot. __________________ Smokemaster OffsetSSP:'95 Blue '00 Maroon'69 22 Cado'90 Red MTWSM Mini'77 Red 18'73 WSJET-732

11-19-2012, 01:50 AM	#3
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I want halPh! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

11-19-2012, 02:04 AM	#4
buccaneer Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-23-10 Location: Sunset City Western Australia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fantastic deep dish pie, I've missed the pr0n! __________________ The only current member banned for life! deguerre;Honorary Southerner status for Buccs. [/QUOTE]

11-19-2012, 03:56 AM	#5
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11-19-2012, 04:22 AM	#6
Clayfish Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-28-12 Location: Broomfield, Essex, UK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome! __________________ 22" WSM, 22" OTG, Jumbo Joe, WSJ, Mini WSM, WGA, Maverick ET-732, Red Thermapen and a twelve year old gasser which hasn't come out of the shed since I got a taste of charcoal!

11-19-2012, 05:23 AM	#7
MisterChrister is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Richland Center, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Way to go, it's beautiful!!! __________________ Kettleheads Anonymous Platinum Member

11-19-2012, 05:51 AM	#8
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Now that is one amazing pizza. __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

11-19-2012, 06:14 AM	#9
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That looks better than a lou malnati's, sure wish i had a piece! __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

11-19-2012, 06:26 AM	#10
outside ed Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-25-07 Location: Springfield,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That looks absolutely gorgeous!!!!

11-19-2012, 06:29 AM	#11
Birdie On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-04-12 Location: Watertown Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That looks fantastic, going to have to try this. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2 __________________ Char-Griller Akorn, Jumbo Joe

11-19-2012, 08:50 AM	#12
Al Czervik Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-17-11 Location: Mead, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks even better this morning Moose... __________________ Mongo Traeger 075,Weber Performer,Weber Genesis Silver Gasser, Special Edition "Goose" ET-732 Thermometer,Limited Edition Neutrino Fast Blue Thermopen *Zero Club Member* *qualifying in the 2011 Special Summer of Spam TD with the Coveted Double Ought...* (\__/) (='.'=) Merry Christmas... Chitter was full! (")_(")

11-19-2012, 08:57 AM	#13
paydabill is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-21-07 Location: Moberly, Mo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What is your dough recipe? __________________ Paydabill Lit & Loaded BBQ I remember a day when I hated pellets - 2 pellet cookers latter! CBJ - love judging KCBS - member for 4 years MOFO Chapter Super fast - BLUE Thermopen

11-19-2012, 09:37 AM	#14
jemezspring Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-09-09 Location: Chicago Proper Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I hate you. I'm craving some of that. Pass a couple slices this way. I think I can even smell the garlic.

11-19-2012, 09:42 AM	#15
Bonewagon is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-12-09 Location: Ithaca, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Beautiful! Nice looking pizza. __________________ Jason Big Steel Keg, WSM, OTG, Super Fast and Accurate Blue Splash-Proof Thermapen