Detroit Hawaiian
Ham and pineapple in a Detroit pan. The caramelized pineapple makes this version actually good.
Recipe by Priya Patel · Published · Updated
We were skeptical too. The trick is pre-roasting the pineapple to drive off water, or at minimum patting it bone-dry with paper towels for a full minute. Wet pineapple ruins a Detroit because the dough at the bottom turns to mush. Once you solve the moisture problem, the caramelized pineapple cooked into the cheese-frico edge is genuinely incredible — like the best part of a glazed ham sandwich. Add jalapeño slices if you want the sweet-spicy-salty version we make for parties.
Ingredients
Dough
- •1 batch Detroit-style pizza dough
Toppings
- •300g Brick cheese or mozz/Muenster mix
- •150g, diced Ham or Canadian bacon
- •150g, drained Pineapple chunks
- •for stripes Cooked tomato sauce
How to Make Detroit Hawaiian
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Instructions
- 1
Press dough into oiled pan, let rise 30-45 min.
- 2
Add cheese to edges, then distribute ham and pineapple.
- 3
Bake at 500-550°F for 12-15 minutes.
- 4
Add sauce stripes and serve.
Tips
- →Pat pineapple VERY dry — excess moisture is the enemy
- →The caramelized pineapple bits at the edges are incredible
- →Try adding jalapeño for sweet-spicy-salty trifecta
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