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What is the Best Hawaiian Pizza 🍍? Sweet & Savory Perfection
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Mar 31, 2025
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all right folks get those taste buds
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ready because today uh we're diving head
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first into a culinary conundrum that
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sparked more debate than well soggy
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crust yeah I got it Hawaiian pizza oh
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yeah we've got a stack of sources here
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uh all about this controversial dish
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absolutely and we're ready to explore
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its surprisingly complex history and
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hopefully equip you with enough
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knowledge to you know navigate those
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heated dinner table Arguments for sure
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and what's fascinating is how much
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mythology surrounds this pizza both
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people assume it's a Hawaiian invention
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right you'd think it'd be some classic
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Island dish exactly but uh the truth is
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far more intriguing I'm guessing our
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sources say otherwise absolutely our
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Deep dive reveals that Hawaiian pizza
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was actually born in Canada what in 1962
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no way thanks to a Greek immigrant Named
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Sam penos okay apparently he was running
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a diner and decided to experiment with
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adding canned pineapple to Pizza just to
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see what would happen okay that's
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already blowing my mind so where does
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the name Hawaiian even come from then
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well this is where it gets really
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interesting okay the name actually comes
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from the brand of canned pineapple
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Panopoulos used not from the islands of
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Hawaii themselves wow talk about a
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misleading name right so this accidental
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culinary icon has sparked a global
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debate that just rages on it really does
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does pineapple belong on
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Pizza it's a question that divides Pizza
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Lovers everywhere really some people
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adore the sweet and savory combination
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arguing that it adds a vibrant acidity
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to the pizza okay similar to Honey on
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fried chicken or a drizzle of maple
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syrup on bacon these flavor pairings
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work because our palets actually enjoy
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those contrasting tastes but isn't that
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argument a bit simplistic I mean there
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are other pizzas with sweet ingredients
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like caramelized onions sure does that
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mean they're all honorary Hawaiian
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pizzas too that's a great point and it
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brings up a fascinating point about
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culinary Traditions yeah adding
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sweetness to Savory dishes isn't unique
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to Hawaiian pizza okay think about
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balsamic glaze on roasted vegetables or
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even sweet and sour pork the interplay
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of sweet and savory is found across
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numerous Cuisines what makes Hawaiian
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pizz so controversial is perhaps the
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boldness of the pineapple it's distinct
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sweetness challenging what some consider
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the sanctity of a traditional Pizza okay
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so there's definitely a cultural element
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to this Beyond just taste preferences
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definitely but what about the anti-
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pineapple crowd what are their main
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arguments against it well many argue
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that fruit simply doesn't belong on
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Pizza disrupting the Savory balance and
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potentially making the crust soggy right
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it's about maintaining a certain purity
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of flavors a respect for the traditional
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Italian origins of pizza that makes
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sense but I'm wondering it comes down to
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the execution maybe a lot of bad
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Hawaiian pizzas have given people the
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wrong impression it's possible what if
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we approached it with with you know with
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your expertise sure could we create a
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truly delicious Hawaiian pizza that even
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Skeptics might enjoy now you're talking
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it's all about understanding the nuances
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of flavor and texture all right so let's
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say I'm willing to give Hawaiian pizza
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another chance okay what are the key
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things to keep in mind if I wanted to
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make a truly great one at home first and
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foremost you want a crispy crust that
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can hold up to the toppings okay I'd
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recommend a Neapolitan style dough which
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is thin and known for its beautiful
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charring in a hot oven that Char adds
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another layer of complexity to the
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flavor profile so we're going for thin
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crust to avoid topping overload makes
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sense now what about the pineapple
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itself canned or fresh when I first
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started experimenting with Hawaiian
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pizza I used canned pineapple and let's
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just say it was a watery disaster oh no
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fresh pineapple is absolutely essential
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for the best flavor and texture it's
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juicier brighter and far more vibrant
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compared to cam okay fresh pineapple it
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is what about the other component any
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specific tips for the sauce or the ham a
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Tangy Tomato Sauce is crucial to cut
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through the sweetness of the pineapple
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okay you don't want it to be overly
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sweet as for the ham I recommend
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Canadian bacon or smoked ham to add a
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delicious Smoky element that complement
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the pineapple beautifully right those
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tips are really helpful anything else I
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should keep in mind to elevate this
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Hawaiian pizza experience don't be
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afraid to experiment with additional
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flavor boosters a drizzle of Honey or
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hot honey can amp up the sweetness even
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further while adding bacon can bring in
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more of that Smoky Savory depth but
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remember balance is key you want the
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pineapple to shine without overwhelming
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the other flavors Okay so we've covered
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the history the controversy and the
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secrets to making a truly great Hawaiian
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pizza but I'm curious beyond the pro
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pineapple and anti- pineapple camps are
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there any chefs who are pushing the
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boundaries even further with unexpected
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pizza toppings that's a great question
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there's a whole world of culinary
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experimentation out there with chefs
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constantly challenging traditional Norms
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in fact there's a pizzeria in in Tokyo
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there's a pizzeria in Tokyo that's
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become famous for its squiding pizza
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with uni and edible gold flakes wow
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squid eenie and gold flakes yeah that's
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definitely pushing the boundaries it is
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I guess when it comes to pizza toppings
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there's truly no limit to the creativity
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exactly it's about expanding our
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definition of what belongs on a pizza
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right but even with these Avant guard
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Creations the fundamental principles
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balance and flavor Harmony still apply
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okay before we go down that rabbit hole
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of global Pizza Innovations sure I want
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to Circle back to Hawaiian pizza and its
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impact okay I mean it's not every day a
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pizza causes International incidents
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right right our sources mentioned
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something about Iceland's president oh
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yes that was a classic back in 2017 the
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president of Iceland jokingly suggested
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Banning pineapple on Pizza during a Q&A
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with students really it sparked
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headlines worldwide and reignited the
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whole pineapple debate on a global scale
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it's amazing how a seemingly simple
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pizza topping yeah can evoke such strong
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opinions it's like everyone suddenly
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became a culinary critic yeah with
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passionate views on the proper place of
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pineapple it's true it speaks to the
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cultural significance of food and how it
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intertwines with our identities and
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traditions food can be a powerful symbol
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and Hawaiian pizza whether you love it
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or hate it that has certainly become an
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icon speaking of iconic any other fun
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facts about Hawaiian pizza I can use to
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impress my friends at my next pizza
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party something beyond the Canadian
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origin story absolutely did you know
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that the very first Hawaiian pizza was a
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result of pure experimentation oh really
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Sam Panopoulos the inventor didn't
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follow a recipe or have any grand plan
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he simply decided to throw some
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pineapple on a pizza to see what would
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happen it was a spontaneous culinary
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Adventure that changed the world of
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pizza forever wow so this ACC Dental
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Masterpiece really wasn't even planned
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nope it makes you wonder how many other
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groundbreaking culinary Creations are
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out there so many just waiting to be
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discovered through a little bit of
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curiosity and experimentation absolutely
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but going back to our discussion about a
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well-made Hawaiian pizza there's another
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key element we haven't touched on yet
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what's that the ham oh right you
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mentioned Canadian bacon or smoke ham
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earlier yes is there a specific type you
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recommend well the type of ham you
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choose can dramatically impact the
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overall flavor profile I find the
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Canadian bacon with its leanness and
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slightly sweet flavor pairs beautifully
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with the pineapple okay but if you
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prefer a more robust Smoky flavor then
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smoked ham is an excellent choice it
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adds a depth that complement the
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sweetness of the pineapple and creates a
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more complex flavor profile so it sounds
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like there's a lot more Nuance to making
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a great Hawaiian pizza than just
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slapping some pineapple and Ham on a
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crust yeah it's about carefully
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considering each ingredient and how it
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interacts with the others exactly it's
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about understanding the Del balance of
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sweet Savory Smoky and tangy elements to
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create a harmonious and delicious whole
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it's like composing a symphony of
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flavors Okay so we've covered the
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history the controversy the expert tips
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for making a great Hawaiian pizza and
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even touched on the broader world of
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culinary Innovation now I'm really
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curious to know what's your take on
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pineapple as a pizza topping have you
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always been a fan or has this deep dive
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changed your perspective at all honestly
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I've always been open to pineapple on
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pizza I appreciate the boldness of the
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flavor combination and the way it
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challenges traditional Notions of what a
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pizza should be but even more than that
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I love the story behind it yeah the
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accidental invention the international
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controversy the cultural significance
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it's gained it's the pizza with a
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personality I love that
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perspective it's not just about the
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ingredience themselves right but also
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the story they tell and the
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conversations they spark for me this
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deep dive has definitely made me
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appreciate the complexity of Hawaiian
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pizza I'm still not sure if I'm a
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full-fledged convert yeah but I'm
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definitely more open to giving it
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another try especially with all the
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expert tips we've discussed that's the
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beauty of food it's a journey of
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Discovery and exploration there's always
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something new to learn new flavors to
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experience and New Perspectives to
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consider well said and for all of you
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listening I encourage you to embark on
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your own pizza Adventures whether you're
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a DieHard Hawaiian pizza Enthusiast a
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skeptical Observer or somewhere in
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between there's a whole world of
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delicious possibilities out there
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waiting to be explored so grab your
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favorite toppings fire up the oven let
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your culinary creativity run wild and
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who knows maybe one day we'll be doing a
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deep dive on your groundbreaking Pizza
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creation ha well I'm still working on
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perfecting my basic pizza dough but hey
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you never know remember even the most
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experienced Chef started somewhere the
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journey is just as important as the
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destination that's a great reminder and
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for all of you listening don't don't be
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afraid to experiment in the kitchen you
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never know what delicious discoveries
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await you so as we wrap up this deep
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dive into the world of Hawaiian pizza I
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encourage you to keep an open mind and a
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curious palet and remember whether
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you're team pineapple or team no way
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there's always something new to learn
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and explore in the wonderful world of
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food thanks for joining us on this
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delicious journey and be sure to tune in
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next time for another Deep dive into the
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fascinating world of food until then
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Happy eating I think that's a perfect
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note to end on mhm it's not about being
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right or wrong exactly it's about
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embracing the you know diversity of
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flavors and experiences that food offers
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couldn't agree more and hey if a
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pineapple can spark this much
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conversation I know right culinary
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Innovation just imagine what other
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surprising ingredients are waiting to be
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discovered that's what I love about
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these deep Dives me too they always
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leave me feeling inspired to explore new
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things in the kitchen yeah and who knows
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maybe one of our listeners will be the
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next s Panopoulos creating the next
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controversial yet beloved pizza topping
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I'm ready for bring on the pickle and
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peanut butter Pizza whoa let's not get
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too crazy just yet but in all
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seriousness thanks to everyone for
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joining us on this deep dive into the
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world of Hawaiian pizza we hope you've
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learned something new challenged your
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assumptions and maybe even sparked a few
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friendly debates along the way remember
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whether you're a Seasoned Chef or a
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kitchen newbie the most important
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ingredient is always curiosity so go
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forth experiment and most importantly
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have fun and don't forget to check out
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eat every slice.com C for more delicious
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until next time happy eating
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