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Stunning plated serving of Pepperoni, Pancetta & Pepper (PPP) Pizza, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Pepperoni, Pancetta & Pepper (PPP) Pizza

Pepperoni, Pancetta & Pepper (PPP) Pizza captures Southern kitchen warmth with its fragrant sizzle, marrying aggressively rendered pancetta and thick-cut pepperoni with sweet bell peppers and golden Portobello mushrooms. Baked in a screaming-hot oven, each slice boasts a deeply charred crust, bubbling mozzarella, and a generous finish of fresh basil and high-quality olive oil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Dinner Party
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

The Dough & Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons high-quality olive oil, divided
  • 1 large prepared fresh pizza dough roll, room temperature
  • 1 12-ounce jar premium pizza sauce
  • 4 ounces Italian pancetta, finely diced
  • 4 ounces thick-cut pepperoni slices
The Harvest Layer
  • 1 pint baby Portobello mushrooms, stems removed and diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 large bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
The Cheese & Finish
  • 8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

Method
 

Prep the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven on it’s highest setting.
  2. Drizzle one tablespoon olive oil into a large baking sheet with rim.
  3. Press out the pizza dough into the baking sheet. Pour the pizza sauce over the dough.
Rendering the Pancetta & Mushrooms
  1. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a small skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Add the pancetta and cook until golden and crisping, about 3 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pancetta to a paper towel lined plate. Keep the oil in the pan to cook the mushrooms.
  3. Place the mushrooms into the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
Top the Pizza
  1. Lay the pepperoni slices onto the pizza.
  2. Continue adding the bell pepper slices, pancetta, mushrooms and onion. Sprinkle the cheese over everything.
Bake & Finish
  1. Place the pizza into the oven and cook until the crust is golden, the cheese has melted, and the veggies are soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Cut the pizza into 8 pieces. Sprinkle with fresh basil and drizzle with a bit more olive oil.