🥓 Pork Rind Crust Carnivore Pizza
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🧾 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups crushed pork rinds (fine crumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter (optional, for richness)
- Pinch of salt
For topping:
- 1–1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- Cooked meat (beef, ground beef, chicken, or pepperoni-style meats)
- Optional: extra butter for brushing
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Make the crust:
- In a bowl, combine crushed pork rinds, egg, shredded cheese, melted butter, and salt.
- Mix well until it forms a dough-like consistency.
- Shape the crust:
- Transfer mixture onto parchment paper.
- Press and flatten into a round pizza shape (about ¼ inch thick).
- Smooth the edges for a cleaner crust.
- Bake the crust:
- Bake for 10–15 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
- Add toppings:
- Remove from oven.
- Add shredded cheese and cooked meat on top.
- Melt the cheese:
- Return to oven for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Finish & serve:
- Let it cool slightly.
- Slice and serve warm.
🔥 Tips
- Use finely crushed pork rinds for a smoother crust.
- Don’t overbake the first time—just enough to set the base.
- You can pan-fry the crust first for extra crispiness before baking.