Wyoming

Bison Pepperoni Pizza

The Cowboy State rides into pizza territory with bison pepperoni - leaner, healthier, and packed with bold frontier flavor. Topped with spicy jalapenos for a kick as wild as Yellowstone, this is Wyoming on a crust!

⏱ Total 45min 🍴 Serves 4-6 ⭐ Wild West Flavor 🥩 Lean Protein

Equipment Needed

🍕 Pizza Stone
🥣 Mixing Bowls
🥢 Pizza Peel
🥕 Rolling Pin
🔪 Sharp Knife

Instructions

1

Make the dough: Dissolve yeast in warm water, let stand 5 minutes. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Cover and let rise 1 hour.

2

Prep the bison pepperoni: If using stick pepperoni, slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Bison pepperoni is leaner than pork, so slices may be darker in color.

Tip: Bison pepperoni has less fat than regular pepperoni, so it crisps up beautifully without getting greasy. It cups perfectly!
3

Slice jalapenos: Cut jalapenos into thin rings. Remove seeds and membranes for milder heat, or leave them in for Wyoming-wild spice!

4

Preheat oven: Place pizza stone in oven and preheat to 500F (260C) for at least 30 minutes. Hot oven = crispy bison pepperoni.

5

Shape the dough: Punch down risen dough and stretch into a 14-inch round. Transfer to floured pizza peel.

6

Assemble: Spread pizza sauce over dough, add minced garlic. Layer mozzarella and pepper jack cheeses. Cover with bison pepperoni slices, then add jalapenos and red onion.

7

Bake: Slide pizza onto hot stone and bake 10-12 minutes until crust is golden, cheese is bubbling, and pepperoni edges are crispy and curled.

8

Finish and serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and oregano. Drizzle with hot honey for sweet heat. Add fresh cilantro if using. Let rest 2 minutes before slicing.

Pro Tips & Variations

  • Source quality bison: Look for Wyoming ranch-raised bison pepperoni at specialty stores or order online from Wyoming ranches.
  • Leaner means different texture: Bison is leaner than pork, so pepperoni will be firmer and less greasy - this is a feature, not a bug!
  • Hot honey magic: The sweet heat of hot honey pairs perfectly with the spicy jalapenos and savory bison.
  • Elk pepperoni option: If you can find it, elk pepperoni is another great Wyoming wild game option.
  • Add green chiles: Roasted green chiles add New Mexican neighbor influence.
  • Cowboy cut: Cut into squares, not triangles, for a heartier Wyoming cowboy serving style.
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