Macedonian Pizza (Pastrmajlija)
Macedonian Pizza (Pastrmajlija) is a beloved traditional favorite, made with tender, savory pork, eggs, and pizza dough. A craveworthy and easy dinner option!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ pound pork tenderloin cut into small bite-sized pieces
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 store-bought or homemade pizza dough (about 16 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg whisked
- 2 to 4 whole eggs
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- crushed red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450˚F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the pork pieces to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until just browned.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or just until fragrant.
- Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out two pizza doughs into an oval, about 14 inches long; pull the dough's edges up, folding over and twisting the ends to form a boat shape.
- Transfer the dough to previously prepared baking sheets.
- Brush the edges of the dough with a bit of the whisked egg.
- Brush the inside of the dough with butter.
- Arrange the pork cubes on top of the dough.
- Drizzle the top with a bit of olive oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and use the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the filling of the pizzas. Crack an egg into each indentation. I use one to two eggs per pizza.
- Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 8 more minutes, or until eggs are set, but not overcooked, and crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven.
- Garnish with parsley and pepper flakes.
- Cut each pizza into 6 to 8 pieces and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 2mg