Jackfruit, Sliced Pickles & Balsamic Glaze Pizza
Smoky, spiced jackfruit with tangy pickles and a sweet drizzle of balsamic glaze for a pie that’s savoury, punchy, and just a little bit cheeky.
The jackfruit is pan-cooked with a taco-inspired spice mix of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and more, bringing a deep, earthy warmth and a texture reminiscent of pulled meat. Added to that, we have the briny crunch of sliced pickles, pops of sweet red capsicum, and the creamy balance of fresh and low-moisture mozzarella, and you’ve got a base of flavours that play beautifully together.
A final criss-cross drizzle of balsamic glaze cuts through the richness with a tangy sweetness, tying the whole pizza together. Smoky, spicy, tangy, and sweet, all on our 72-hour cold fermented dough. A bold creation for adventurous pizza nights!
Jackfruit, Sliced Pickles, & Balsamic Glaze Pizza
Smoky jackfruit, crunchy pickles, and a sweet balsamic glaze combine with mozzarella for a pizza that balances savoury, tangy, and sweet in every bite. To make this jackfruit, pickles with balsamic glaze pizza you'll need a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time to prep the dough and toppings. Follow our step-by-step instructions and you'll be indulging in a slice of this flavour packed pizza in no time. Bon appétit! And don't forget to check out some of our other pizza recipes for inspiration for your next pie day!
Equipment
- Outdoor Pizza Oven, Pizza Steel, or Stone (if using a home oven)
- 1 Pizza Peel
- 1 frying pan
- 1 wooden chopping board or peel for prep and serving
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough ball
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Low moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 can jackfruit canned young jackfruit in brine or water
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp crushed chilli flakes
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- Pickles
- Red capsicum
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Follow any of our dough recipes. For this particular bake, we used our cold fermentation dough recipe, opting for a 72 hour fermentation period.You will need to prepare the dough at least 24 hours ahead of time.
- Prepare Cheeses:Place your fresh mozzarella in a container or bowl with a paper towel at the bottom to allow some of the water to drain.Tear both the fresh mozzarella and low-moisture mozzarella into medium-sized pieces. Set aside for assembly.
- Prepare Jackfruit: Drain and rinse the jackfruit thoroughly. Cut into medium slices.Heat around 1 tbsp of EVOO in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the jackfruit and cook for 6–8 minutes until softened.Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chilli flakes, and oregano. Add a splash of water, stir to combine, cover, and simmer for another 6–8 minutes.Once tender, shred lightly with a fork for a pulled texture. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Capsicum: Dice your red capsicum into small cubes. Set everything aside for assembly.
- Preheat Oven:Outdoor Pizza Oven: If using an outdoor pizza like an Ooni pizza oven, aim for a temperature of 450-500°C at the center of your pizza stone. Use an infrared thermometer to ensure accuracy. It should take around 25-30 minutes to reach temperature.Home Oven: Place pizza steel or stone inside the oven and preheat to the highest temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Base: On a lightly floured surface, stretch out the dough by hand according to the steps outlined in our dough recipe.Once you're happy with the shape of the base, lightly dust your pizza peel and transfer the dough onto the peel.
- Assemble Pizza: Distribute mozzarella cheeses evenly across the dough, ensuring the pieces are around 2 cm in diameter and spaced at least 1.5 cm apart.Scatter spiced jackfruit over the mozzarella. Add diced capsicum over the cheeses and spiced jackfruit. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake Your Pizza:Outdoor Pizza Oven: Launch the pizza into the oven and bake for 60-90 seconds. Keep an eye on the pie and rotate every 10-15 seconds to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning.Home Oven: Launch pizza onto a pizza steel or stone, the bake time should be around 7-10 minutes.
- Serving: Once baked, remove your pizza from the oven and place on a serving board.Top with sliced pickles and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze in a criss-cross pattern.Slice and enjoy your smoky, tangy, and sweet jackfruit pizza!
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