Pairing Notes from Samuel Adams Brewery Manager Jennifer Glanville: “This pizza is all about showcasing the pride and joy of Baltimore – crab cakes! Boston Lager compliments the wonderful richness and sweetness of the crab without overwhelming the pairing. The small additions of mustard and hot sauce create a slightly more complex flavor and the sweet caramel character of Boston Lager, along with its piney and spicy flavors, are just the right intensity not overpower the pizza. The lingering bitter flavor from the Noble hops helps cleanse the palate from some of the richer flavors and ready it for the next bite.”Recipe by Mark Bello and courtesy of Samuel Adams.
ingredients
directions
Mix crab, ricotta, Mozzarella, chives, hot sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, and crab juice. Set aside.
Stretch dough to desired diameter (12” thicker, 14” thinner), and lay on a lightly oiled cookie sheet, pizza pan or screen.
Apply an even layer of crab mixture to about 1/2” from the border of crust.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until your toppings are bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
Out of the oven, drizzle on lemon juice and/or add more chives to taste plus whatever else you like on your crab cakes. Let rest a few minutes, and then cut, serve and enjoy.