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Think pineapple on pizza is a divisive subject? Get ready for pineapple nachos! (thelemmy.club)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/cooking@lemmy.world
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[–] 36 points 3 months ago (10 children)

People who get pissy off of pineapple on pizza are so corny. It's like level 1 controversy types of foods. We got countries putting spaghetti and squid on pizza.

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  • [–] 14 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    I'm convinced it was never the pineapple which set off their distaste, but rather the shitty ham that comes on hawaiian pizza from some chains.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago*

    The pineapple being hot alters the taste a bit. I like Hawaiian pizza, but if I make it at home I put room temp pineapple on it after baking instead of baking it with the pizza because I want the tanginess more than the sweetness.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    I have a bigger problem with putting tomato slices on pizzas. They are mostly water so they not only shrivel down to sad little strips but they leave the pizza soggy.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

    you don't cook the pizza with slices on it. the go on after, or you used pre-cooked/dried tomatoes

    cold sliced roma and fresh basil is pretty great on a pizza.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    I think this is the crux of my issue. I’m not a big fan of pineapple in general but if it’s paired and made well it can taste good. I’m not always in the mood for it but I’ve mostly learned to order pizza that is difficult to screw up. Similarly, the only times I’ve ordered a pizza with tomato slices they put the tomato and herbs on it before blasting the fuck out of it in the pizza oven so I just don’t order that anymore. You are correct however, I’ve made my own at home and it’s drastically different/better. I just usually don’t want pizza enough to make one. If I’m making pizza it’s for a group.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    As far as I can tell, people mostly complain on the internet. IRL it's always on the menu and nobody comments about it.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    One time I ordered a pineapple pizza at a cafe/game store with a room where we were staying the night. The person taking my order gave me shit for it when I ordered, after the group ordered, and when they brought out the food.

    Not playful banter or little jokes, just legitimately talking about how gross my order was. Chicken & pineapple pizza for reference, I think it was even a named special on the menu.

    All that to say, they exist and they are just as infuriating IRL.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    Pizzas are like burgers, tacos, and salads to me. I've had enough "fusion" food to know they're just vehicles to deliver the toppings you enjoy. The skys the limit IMO, go nuts there's no rules, do it however you like.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    The most "normal" thing on pizza I don't like is corn. I like corn in general but I don't want it on my pizza (although not enough to not eat the slice if someone hands it to me).

    But then again Japan puts a lot of odd things on pizza, like canned tuna and dollops of potato salad.

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