Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
Chicago, United States
Deep-dish pizza is baked in a high-sided pan with a buttery crust, cheese beneath the toppings and tomato sauce on top. The long bake produces a substantial slice with a crisp edge and soft, layered center, closer to a pie-like meal than a thin slice.
Why locals eat it
It became one of Chicago’s most recognizable restaurant foods, but it is only one part of the city’s pizza culture. The pan format suits a sit-down meal and is usually shared, while tavern-style pizza serves a faster, more casual purpose.
Local tip
Allow extra time because the pizza is baked to order, and share one before adding another. Let the slice cool briefly so the cheese and sauce settle instead of sliding off the crust.
Typically made with
Pizza dough, Mozzarella cheese, Canned crushed tomatoes, Italian sausage, Garlic, Oregano, Olive oil. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.