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OT - Detroit style pizza

Griffin
Griffin Posts: 8,200
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Wife went out of town the other day, so I made Duke and I some Detroit style pizza. Used the sauce from Elements of pizza but simmered it awhile to thicken it up. Used the dough from Serious Eats. Boar’s Head pepperoni links sliced up. Didn’t have brick cheese, so 50/50 moss and Monterrey Jack. And Italian sausage. Duke and his friend are weird and requested black olives. 

No idea on carb count, so I threw a sh!t load of insulin at it. Might have been too heavy handed. Ended up needing to eat some cookies to prevent a low. Lol

Rowlett, Texas

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    It looks mighty fine brother. 

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  • 4TheGrillOfIt
    4TheGrillOfIt Posts: 741
    That looks delicious!  You nailed the crust.  We are big fans of Detroit style. 
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,051
    I can't say that I've ever had Detroit pizza.  Now I know I want some.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    Foghorn said:
    I can't say that I've ever had Detroit pizza.  
    I have only had them years ago when working up north. I need to learn to make them.  

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  • SaltySam
    SaltySam Posts: 887
    I regularly use your recipe (and Zippylip’s) for deep dish in the cast iron skillet.  Would you consider that to be similar to this?  The crusty cheese edges are a big selling point. 

    LBGE since June 2012

    Omaha, NE

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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,233
    Growing up in the Detroit area we got that occasionally. Buddy's started it and Buscemi's did a good version too as I recall. The crust is really special. It's thick but not dense. Almost like it's foamy when it bakes. A couple slices and a Stroh's Bohemian on draft was a good lunch (and a precursor to a nap). 
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,830
    That looks marvelous!
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,178
    Excellent!
    Love you bro!
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Good lookin' pie! Never had a Detroit style, but want to. Chef John has a nice how-to video, though he admits he's never even been to Detroit. If anyone's interested...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XluCtoad7d4

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,883
    edited February 2021
    TV... Check. Warm covers... Check. Pizza to make my life complete... Negative😐

    I could put some hurt on that pan. 

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    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,792
    great cook!

    13x9 pan?
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    loco_engr said:
    great cook!

    13x9 pan?
    Apparently they're traditionally 10x14, though I don't see why a 9x13 wouldn't work with less dough. And high sides are preferred.

    Another informative vid...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2BgkHV373A&t=298s

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • rlew
    rlew Posts: 68
    Great job, I got introduced to Detroit Style at Brown Dog Pizza in Telluride, CO and I can honestly say ti is my favorite style.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    SaltySam said:
    The crusty cheese edges are a big selling point. 
    I agree times 1000. 

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  • Moleman
    Moleman Posts: 372
    I just bought two pans and printed off the serious eats recipe. Going to give this a try. 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    Moleman said:
    I just bought two pans 
    I have been eyeing these. 


    Anyone know are they any good or a gimmic?

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    loco_engr said:
    great cook!

    13x9 pan?
    10x14 Lloyd's pan. Got it off Amazon. $38.99

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FY5PHIK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Thanks everyone. Can't wait to make it again. If the power ever comes back on in Texas. 

    Rowlett, Texas

    Griffin's Grub or you can find me on Facebook

    The Supreme Potentate, Sovereign Commander and Sultan of Wings

     

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  • Herky
    Herky Posts: 30
    Carolina Q said:
    Good lookin' pie! Never had a Detroit style, but want to. Chef John has a nice how-to video, though he admits he's never even been to Detroit. If anyone's interested...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XluCtoad7d4
    I've made chef John's Detroit pizza many times.  Always turns out great.
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,758
    buzd504 said:
    By odd coincidence, I did Detroit pizza the same night as @Griffin .  I was having problems with photos and the mobile browser, so I am a little late to the party.  I think I need to let it cook a little longer to let the crust develop, but this was great.



    That’s a lot of tablets you take per day😳😂😂😂
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    buzd504 said:


    It looks excellent brother 👍

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,855
    johnmitchell said:
    buzd504 said:
    By odd coincidence, I did Detroit pizza the same night as @Griffin .  I was having problems with photos and the mobile browser, so I am a little late to the party.  I think I need to let it cook a little longer to let the crust develop, but this was great.



    That’s a lot of tablets you take per day😳😂😂😂

    Lol, those are all vitamins and supplements.  Tumeric, C, D and a few others.
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,203
    Griffin said:
    Thanks everyone. Can't wait to make it again. If the power ever comes back on in Texas. 
    It'll be on again soon, and right now Ted Cruz is making Mexico pay for it!   =)
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  • SGH
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    Teefus said:
     The crust is really special. It's thick but not dense. Almost like it's foamy when it bakes. 
    Agree. The Detroit crust is phenomenal. It has quickly became my favorite style of pizza. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    Fellows in no way do these compare to what y’all made, but they are pretty good. Picked up 2 Detroit style pizzas from Pizza Hut. A double pepperoni and a triple meat. The double pepperoni is the best. 


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,522
    Saw someone post this in  a group I follow and thought to share it here - potato Detroit pizza with rosemary, sea salt and aioli.



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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    JohnInCarolina said:
    potato Detroit pizza with rosemary, sea salt and aioli
    I have no doubt that it’s great. But it would of never crossed my mind to try potatoes on pizza. 

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,203
    SGH said:
    But it would of never crossed my mind to try potatoes on pizza. 
    Similarly, I've never understood Irish pierogis; pasta stuffed with potato??
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  • SaltySam
    SaltySam Posts: 887
    Sweet Jeebus....

    JohnInCarolina said:
    Saw someone post this in  a group I follow and thought to share it here - potato Detroit pizza with rosemary, sea salt and aioli.



    Some of you would be all over this, I know.

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    Omaha, NE

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