Description: Pineapple pizza, also known as Hawaiian pizza, is a controversial culinary creation that dares to unite the sacred with the unexpected: tomato sauce, cheese, ham… and pineapple. This sweet-and-savory combo has divided friendships, sparked philosophical debates over family dinners, and started more internet wars than any online game. Fans call it a tropical party on the tongue; haters call it a crime against pizza-kind. Love it or loathe it, pineapple pizza is a bold culinary experiment, where chaos and courage come together on a crispy crust.
History: Despite the name, pineapple pizza did not originate in Hawaii, but in Canada, in 1962. Sam Panopoulos, a Greek immigrant with a mischievous spirit and creative hunger, decided to throw pineapple on a pizza just to see what would happen. What happened was history. Since then, pineapple pizza has been adored, abhorred, and used as a litmus test for open-mindedness across the globe.
Uses: Primarily eaten as a main dish, pineapple pizza is also commonly used as a conversation starter (or ender) at social gatherings. It serves as a reliable method to identify who among your friends is adventurous, and who still orders plain cheese to be “safe.”
Examples: A classic example is the standard Hawaiian pizza with ham and generous amounts of pineapple. A fancier version might include Canadian bacon, caramelized pineapple, and BBQ sauce for an even greater assault on tradition—and your taste buds.
