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HAWAIIAN PIZZA SLAB PIE

WITH AN ALL-BUTTER CRUST

Serves 8 to 12

Why ask why? I love a good ham and pineapple pizza pie without
reservation and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. It’s salty, it’s sweet, it’s
textural, and… okay, it’s too weird for many people. If you’re on
Team Hawaiian, jump into a lip-smacking pie with a buttery crust and

plenty of cheese. Do I dare call it deep-dish slab pie?

Make Ahead: Make the sauce up to 3 days ahead. Bake the pie right
before serving.

ALL-BUTTER CRUST
1⅓ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour

8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed and frozen for 20 minutes

⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ cup (60 ml) ice water

FILLING

¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil

2 garlic cloves, slivered

1 (25-ounce) can (709 g) crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 cups (225 g) diced smoked ham