The Story
BBQ pizza isn’t new. BBQ pizza made with a sauce that actually has character — that’s the difference. The Mild’s apple cider vinegar base cuts through the richness of smoked gouda in a way that tomato sauce never could.
This is Levi’s Friday night move. Simple ingredients, real depth. The chicken takes on the sauce as it bakes, the gouda melts into it, the red onion caramelizes at the edges. It’s the kind of pizza you make once and then make every week.
“Best of north and south. The sauce brings something to every dish it touches.”
Use store-bought dough if you want — the sauce is where the flavor is. Stretch it thin for a crispier result. Don’t skimp on the gouda.
When to Make This
SeasonYear-round
OccasionFriday nights, game day, Super Bowl, New Year’s Eve
Serves2–4. Make two pies for a crowd
SkillBeginner — 30 minutes if using store-bought dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F. If using a pizza stone, heat it in the oven.
- Stretch or roll dough to your preferred thickness on a floured surface.
- Spread Mr. Levi’s Mild Soul Sauce evenly across the dough, leaving a small border.
- Layer mozzarella, then smoked gouda. Add chicken and red onion on top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
- Finish with fresh herbs. Slice and serve immediately. More Soul Sauce on the side.