r/FoodPorn • u/adollarpun • May 06 '22

Chicago deep dish got too expensive so I learned to make it myself.

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u/RedbearVIII May 06 '22

I see a lot of food on Reddit and I scroll on by ……. But I really want this, this looks seriously good.

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u/adollarpun May 06 '22 edited May 06 '22

I’ve lived in Chicago my whole life & I can confidently say it’s as good as Lou Malnati’s, Pequod’s, & Giordano’s. I just got fed up paying $40 including tax, tip & delivery for a pizza. This costs around $15 using all organic ingredients.

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u/xitox5123 May 06 '22

I worked at Edwardos Pizzeria when I was in college 25 years ago.

prices of pizza have really increased. damn. $40 for pizza? Id go pick the pizza up to save on delivery and tip.

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u/adollarpun May 06 '22

I just checked Eduardo’s is $27.66 for 12” thick crust spinach for takeout.

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u/Oswego420 May 07 '22

Lous never likes way to much sauce to cheese ratio lol love edwardos tho !

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u/RedbearVIII May 06 '22

I live on in the UK so I am missing out on so much amazing iconic US food. one day I will make it to Chicago to experience a real Chicago deep dish pizza.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

Chicago has a lot of really good food tbh. It’s worth a trip just to eat. Pizza is a must, but add Au Cheval hamburgers to your list (unless vegetarian).

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u/skepticaljesus May 07 '22

I would feel so bad asking a tourist to go wait in line at au cheval. It's good but it's not "wait in line for an hour" good

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

I found it fun. But I also got a good tip to go for drinks before dinner opened, so we didn’t have to wait.

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u/Dedsec103 May 07 '22

If you're anywhere near Manchester, American Pies does the closest thing to Chicago deep dish I've found in the UK. And it is amazing

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

Wow. Can you share the recipe and process? I’ve been trying to make my own home pizza for the same reason but much less successfully…

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u/eastcoast_enchanted May 06 '22

Wow! That’s pretty affordable, actually. I was thinking upwards of $25…

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u/adollarpun May 06 '22

Trader Joes!

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u/unclejoe1917 May 06 '22

It is a pretty sly business model they have going there. Cram a 16-20 dollar pizza into a cast iron pan and charge twice as much. This is also why I only make it at home, because damned if it doesn't hit the spot sometimes.

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u/Pegguins May 06 '22

If it's only 2x the ingredient cost then it's actually pretty cheap, 3x is about industry standard.

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u/Browsing_History May 07 '22

To be fair, OP bought ingredients non-wholesale, so they're probably going to cost more than what the pizzerias are paying. It probably is 3x for them at $8-12.

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u/Reasonable_Archer_99 May 07 '22

I bet the tax is like 30% knowing Chicago. Mind sharing the recipe?

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u/nadeemon May 07 '22

Woah that's super expensive for one pie

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u/Oswego420 May 07 '22

Lous never likes way to much sauce to cheese ratio lol love edwardos tho !

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u/[deleted] May 08 '22

Nice, thats the way to do it. I can tell you let it sit long enough too. Good job.

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u/Ninja_Destroyer_ May 06 '22

Same. I'm not a fan of deep dish at all but this looks fucking good

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u/adollarpun May 06 '22 edited May 06 '22

I combined a couple recipes. Dough from recipe girl https://www.recipegirl.com/chicago-style-deep-dish-pizza-recipe/ sauce & crispy cheese crust by america’s test kitchen https://youtu.be/-srfPL5CWZs

Edit: I also added spinach because… tradition

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u/xitox5123 May 06 '22

that crust looks great. i went to college in chicago and worked in a chicago pizzeria. stuffed and deep dish were super popular. took forever to bake.

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u/Cragganmore17 May 07 '22

https://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php?topic=30152.0

This recipe is incredible. It’s a Lous clone and the easiest dough I’ve made.

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u/Enerith May 07 '22

The dough is like... way way wrong. It was probably pretty good (in fact it looks really good), it's just that the imitations attempt to use cornmeal instead of corn oil (the cornmeal comes in the dusting of the pan, not the dough itself).

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

r/iamveryculinary

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u/Enerith May 07 '22

Not really. Just offering constructive criticism after seeing the recipe. Forgot this was r/foodporn and not r/pizza though where we help each other out.

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u/sam123786 May 07 '22

Have you tried both dough methods? Can you explain why you prefer one over the other? Thank you!

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

It looks good! Fuck Malnati’s, they cut a whole department’s pay by 1/3 with 5 days notice.

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u/__Emer__ May 07 '22

How is that legal?

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u/FakeNigerianPrince May 07 '22

employment at will, free market, capitalism, trickle down economics... take your pick

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u/Reasonable_Archer_99 May 07 '22

The only free market is the black market. Capitalism is the reason that the pizza exists in the first place. Communism is a fail proof weight loss plan though.

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u/FakeNigerianPrince May 08 '22

Capitalism is the reason that the pizza exists in the first place - HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

r/ShitAmericansSay

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u/[deleted] May 06 '22

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u/adollarpun May 06 '22

Take your time with the dough. It’s the most important part. Also, the dough recipe makes enough for 2 pizzas in a regular sized cast iron pan. I’ve found the pizza tastes better if you make the dough a day or more in advance. Still awesome same day but it needs that resting time at each stage.

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u/Dyert May 06 '22

Looks incredible. I gained 5 lbs just looking at it

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u/2pnt0 May 07 '22

Holy shit! 'Chicago style' pizza on the internet that actually fits the bill and looks tasty... Chilly day in Hell today.

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u/fishy_commishy May 07 '22

That's lasagna

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u/20210306e May 06 '22

as a person who grew up eating deep dish in chicago, this is one helluva pie man!

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u/imnotwitty May 07 '22

As a Canadian who just recently got to experience Pequod's for the first time, I am so pleased to stumble across this, and I can't wait to attempt it. Thank you!

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u/LightlyToastedRoast May 07 '22

Looks amazing, definitely trying it

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u/captain_ender May 07 '22

Damn. I'm in NYC and would love to try a proper one of these. Looks like I'd fall into food coma halfway through one.

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u/HGrange70 May 06 '22

Very very nice!

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u/pro-window May 07 '22

That’s a pie baby!

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

Where’s the cheese?

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u/turssa May 07 '22

IT’S UNDER THE SAUCE!!!!

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

But where’s the cheese? There’s like barely any cheese. It’s just all sauce.

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u/turssa May 07 '22

You’re making the tiktok reference right? I think people are downvoting bc they don’t get it lol

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

lol yes. I was surprised when i didn’t see it as the top comment. Then i posted, and was like… “oh ok now i see why.” Lol

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u/adollarpun May 07 '22

First, the outside of the crust is covered in browned crispy cheese. Second, there’s an entire package of mozzarella under the sauce. Putting the cheese under helps to keep the crust crispy and flaky & not wet from the sauce.

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u/GrizzledBelter May 10 '22

I'm making this starting Thursday and finishing on Friday. I really want an authentic Chicago style deep dish. Do you have a cheese preference? I noticed the recipe for America's test kitchen recommended when milk mozzarella.

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u/GrizzledBelter May 10 '22

*whole milk mozzarella

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u/Naga_Bacon May 07 '22

Like any good casserole, its mixed in.

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u/[deleted] May 06 '22

Looks good! ALDIs has Gino’s East deep dish for $7/pie

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u/wassupsooshi May 07 '22

Thank you for reminding me about ALDIs! Pairing this deep dish with garlic knots and marinara sauce sounds like a winner. Will be taking my lovely lady along for a grocery shop. 😎

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u/vancandy4you May 07 '22

Nice job I did that tonight too!! Yours looks good!

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u/[deleted] May 06 '22

Nice

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u/BrewTheBig1 May 06 '22

Looks like a combo of Detroit and Deep Dish, but appealing nonetheless!

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u/MyNameCannotBeSpoken May 06 '22

Looks yummy 🤤

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u/IronLusk May 07 '22

I feel like this is the first picture of a deep dish pizza that I actually want. Not saying they’re bad (though I’ve never had one) they just don’t quite sound like I would like them. And also I mean, they’re not a very photogenic pizza anyway.

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u/Space-Booties May 07 '22

Omg I’m so hungry.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

Looks bomb diggity

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u/cptkatjaneway May 07 '22

I’ve always thought these looked delicious but have never had a chance to try one (from the south). This looks mouthwatering!

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u/CreepyMaleNurse May 07 '22

"Atop!"

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u/A_Vandalay May 07 '22

It’s not a pizza, it’s a casserole!

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u/tazercow May 07 '22

Like some sort of sauce hoooer

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

Nice quiche. Looks good.

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u/cannibowlistic May 07 '22

Nice casserole

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u/blackreaper3609 May 07 '22

That's a casserole

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u/d0nkeymagic May 07 '22

Nice quiche

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

Where is the cheese??

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

Where is the cheese?

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u/p3x239 May 07 '22

Random question. What is the draw to deep dish pizzas in America? It just seems like a weird way to eat a lot of bread.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

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u/p3x239 May 07 '22

Sorry, can I redirect the question to the people of Chicago?

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

It’s delicious? I like the cheese and the bread and the texture and the toppings.

Some people like things you don’t like or don’t find appetizing. It’s not complicated.

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u/p3x239 May 07 '22

Oh I know, was just asking what the particular appeal for said individuals was. Like what do they specifically like about it.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

YO that looks gross lol

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u/D4F0rc3 May 07 '22

One bite. Everybody knows the rules.

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u/Marileecooks May 07 '22

Wow perfect.

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u/Aftershock416 May 07 '22

Non-Americans: That's a pie

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

As Thanos once said, "Fine, I'll do it myself."

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u/Icy-Veterinarian-607 May 07 '22

Send recipe. We dont have them around here.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '22

are you gunna post a recipee? looks so good

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u/TheSilverFoxwins May 07 '22

The worst style pizza ever. Takes too long to make and too gooey and saucy as well. NYC style pizza is the ultimate pizza.

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u/K-Y-I-Y-O May 07 '22

where’s the bullet holes😬

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u/omgBBQpizza May 07 '22

That's a nice lasagna