Pancetta and Egg Pizza
The rendered salt pork fat of pancetta emulsifies with the runny egg yolk, creating a rich, carbonara-like sauce that coats the pizza in luxurious umami richness.
Pancetta and egg bring the beloved flavors of pasta carbonara to pizza form. Crispy cubes of rendered pancetta scatter across the pie with concentrated pork flavor, while a whole egg cracked into the center bakes until the white sets and the yolk remains gloriously runny. When sliced, the golden yolk flows across each piece, creating an instant sauce that makes every bite indulgent and deeply satisfying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a runny yolk on pizza?
Create a small well in the cheese and crack the egg in during the last three to four minutes of baking. The residual heat will set the white while keeping the yolk beautifully runny.
Can I use bacon instead of pancetta?
Bacon works but has a smokier flavor. Pancetta offers a purer pork-and-pepper taste that more closely replicates the carbonara experience. Guanciale is the most authentic choice.