Star-Shaped Spicy Pork Pizza

A creative, star-shaped pizza featuring savory ground pork, melted mozzarella, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes with a gentle kick of chili.

Ingredients

• 200 g pizza dough
• 100 g ground pork
• 50 g mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 millet spicy chili
• 30 g onion
• 2 small mushrooms
• 3 cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp red wine
• 2 tbsp pizza sauce
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cornmeal
• 1 tsp parsley flakes

Instructions

1. 1Sauté Aromatics

   

   Heat oil in a pan, then add the minced garlic, millet spicy, and diced onion. Stir-fry these ingredients until they are fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.

   Tip: Keep the heat medium so the garlic does not burn, which can make the dish bitter.
2. 2Cook the Pork

   

   Add the minced pork to the pan with the sautéed aromatics. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until the meat is fully cooked and changes color from pink to light brown.

   Tip: Break the pork into smaller pieces while stir-frying to ensure even cooking.
3. 3Deglaze with Red Wine

   

   Pour a splash of red wine into the pan with the browned pork. This helps to remove any fishy smell and adds a deep, savory flavor to the meat.

   Tip: Allow the red wine to simmer until it has almost completely evaporated and the flavors have been absorbed by the pork.
4. 4Season the Pork

   

   Season the pork with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue to stir-fry until the meat is browned and well-flavored, then set it aside.

   Tip: Taste the pork before setting it aside to ensure it is seasoned correctly to your preference.
5. 5Prepare the Pizza Dough

   

   Take the proofed dough and degas it gently. Press the dough out onto a surface sprinkled with cornmeal, shaping it into an 8-inch circle.

   Tip: If the dough keeps shrinking back, let it rest for a few minutes to relax the gluten before pressing again.
6. 6Docker the Crust

   

   Use a dough docker to poke holes evenly across the circular pizza crust. This prevents large bubbles from forming in the crust during baking.

   Tip: If you dont have a dough docker, a fork works perfectly well for this step.
7. 7Cut the dough edges

   

   Using a cutter or knife, create evenly spaced cuts around the edge of the flattened 8-inch dough circle. These incisions will allow you to fold the dough inward, shaping the pizza into a star structure.

   Tip: Ensure your cuts are consistent in length so the star shape folds symmetrically.
8. 8Apply the pizza sauce

   

   Using a silicone brush, spread an even layer of red pizza sauce across the surface of the dough, taking care to coat the interior area while leaving the cut edges clear for folding.

   Tip: Avoid getting too much sauce on the edges, as this can make the crust soggy and prevent it from sealing properly when folded.
9. 9Add cheese and pork base

   

   Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce-covered dough, then distribute the pre-cooked seasoned pork evenly on top of the cheese.

   Tip: Keep the cheese and meat contained within the inner circle, leaving the cut edges clear for the star-folding step.
10. 10Form the star crust

    

    Fold each of the cut dough segments inward toward the center, pressing the edges gently over the cheese and pork layer. This creates the signature star-shaped crust around the central filling.

    Tip: Press the folded tips firmly onto the filling to ensure they hold their shape during the baking process.
11. 11Add final toppings

    

    Fill the center of the star-shaped pizza with an additional layer of cheese, the remaining cooked pork, sliced mushrooms, and small tomato pieces to complete the preparation.

    Tip: Distribute the toppings evenly so every slice of the star gets a good portion of the ingredients.

Storing Leftovers

Burn It Off

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