Grilled Colorado Rocky Mountain Pizza on Arteflame

Introduction

Get ready to make the most delicious Colorado Rocky Mountain pizza right on the Arteflame grill. This wood-fired pizza delivers a perfectly crisp crust and a smoky, rustic flavor that you can’t get from an oven. Topped with fresh local ingredients, every bite is packed with rich, savory goodness. Let’s fire up the Arteflame and craft an artisanal pizza that will impress everyone at your table!

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced roasted green chilies
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1/4 cup caramelized onions
• 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
• 1/4 cup fresh arugula
• 1 tbsp honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil on three paper napkins and place them in the grill.
2. Stack firewood over the oiled napkins.
3. Light the napkins and allow the fire to build.
4. In about 20 minutes, the flat cooktop will be ready for grilling.

Step 2: Prepare the pizza ingredients

1. Roll out the fresh pizza dough into a thin round shape.
2. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and crumbled goat cheese.
4. Top with mushrooms, diced green chilies, prosciutto, and caramelized onions.
5. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Grill the pizza

1. Melt butter on the Arteflame flat cooktop.
2. Carefully place the pizza dough on the griddle.
3. Let it cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp.
4. Use a pizza peel to rotate and prevent burning.
5. Once the bottom is crispy, cover it with the Arteflame Pizza Oven dome for an even cook.
6. Cook until the cheese is bubbly and toppings are heated through.

Step 4: Finish and serve

1. Once the pizza is perfectly grilled, remove it from the cooktop.
2. Drizzle with honey and add fresh arugula.
3. Slice and serve immediately.

Tips

• Use fresh, local ingredients for the best flavors.
• Rotate the pizza frequently to cook evenly.
• Let the fire burn down to hot embers to avoid excessive flames.
• Butter enhances the grilling flavor more than olive oil.

Variations

• BBQ Chicken Pizza: Swap traditional pizza sauce for BBQ sauce, add grilled chicken, red onions, and smoked gouda.
• Veggie Lovers Pizza: Skip the meat and load up on grilled bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
• Colorado Bison Pizza: Use bison sausage, roasted red peppers, and sharp cheddar.
• Garlic Butter Shrimp Pizza: Top with shrimp, garlic butter, and fresh parmesan.
• Pesto Margherita: Use basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and heirloom tomatoes.

Conclusion

Making pizza on the Arteflame grill is an incredible experience that brings out unmatched flavors. With the heat zones, crispy crust, and smoky taste, it’s the perfect way to enjoy homemade pizza with a Colorado twist.

Best pairings

• A crisp Colorado craft beer
• A glass of bold red wine
• Grilled asparagus or charred corn on the griddle