Giardiniera Sauce Pizza

This is a NOT a traditional Chicago style pizza, but a pizza where giardiniera takes center stage in place of traditional tomato sauce. A golden, crust forms the foundation, crisp on the outside and tender within. Instead of red sauce, a generous layer of Ronnie’s Giardiniera is spread across the dough—its medley of pickled peppers, vegetables, olives, and celery soaking the base in extra virgin olive oil, spice, and tang. The vegetables sizzle slightly as the pie bakes, releasing aromatic heat and a touch of vinegar bite. Melted mozzarella blankets the giardiniera, balancing the acidity with creaminess. Optional toppings—like pepperoni (as seen here), spicy Italian sausage, crumbled feta, or roasted mushrooms—amplify the flavor, but the star remains the giardiniera. Each bite crackles with texture, zing, and a heat that builds slow and satisfying. It's not your typical pie—it's a Chicago-style rebellion on a crust.