Making pizza while following a carnivore diet might sound impossible at first. But what if I told you that you can make a delicious pizza crust using only carnivore ingredients?
This carnivore pizza crust recipe will change the way you think about pizza forever. The best thing about this recipe is how simple it is to make.
You only need four main ingredients – pork rinds, cheese, egg, and butter. That’s all it takes to create a crispy, satisfying crust that will remind you of regular pizza.
I’ve tested many different carnivore pizza crust recipes, and this one always turns out perfect.
The pork rinds give it that needed structure, while the cheese adds the stretch and flavor we all love in a good pizza crust. The egg works as a binder, bringing everything together perfectly.
This recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and bake. You can top it with more cheese and any carnivore friendly toppings you like. Let’s get started!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick Prep Time: When you’re hungry and craving pizza, you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. This crust takes just minutes to prepare and about 7 minutes to bake.
You can have your pizza ready in less than 15 minutes total – that’s faster than delivery and definitely faster than traditional pizza dough that needs time to rise!
Only 4 Main Ingredients: Most pizza crust recipes require many different ingredients, but this one needs just pork rinds, mozzarella, egg, and butter.
These are ingredients that most people following a carnivore diet already have in their kitchen. No need to buy special flours or hard to find items!
Perfect Texture: Unlike many alternative pizza crusts that fall apart, this one holds together beautifully.
The combination of melted cheese and pork rinds creates a crust that’s crispy on the outside but still has that nice chewiness we all love in pizza. You can actually pick it up with your hands, just like regular pizza!
✨ Recipe Ingredients
To make this carnivore diet pizza crust you will need these ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Powdered Pork Rinds (I use these rinds – amazon link)
- 1 Egg (large)
- 1 3/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
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👨🍳 How To Make
Easily make this carnivore pizza crust at home. Follow these steps:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425F (220C). Place the mozzarella and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for about 1 minute (until the cheese is melted. More time may be needed depending on the strength of your microwave).
Step 2
Mix well and add the powdered pork rinds, salt, and egg. Use a hand mixer to combine all the ingredients.
Step 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on it and pat it out to make a circle.
Step 4
Bake for about 6-7 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the oven. Add your favorite toppings and mozzarella cheese, and return to the oven – bake until the cheese melts (about 8-10 minutes) . Enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Mix Thoroughly
It is important to mix the ingredients very thoroughly. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer on high speed for about a minute or two, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
You really want to beat the egg into the melted butter and cheese until light, airy, and completely blended. Any bits of unmixed powdered pork rinds or shredded cheese will create a flaky rather than uniform crust.
2. Shape Evenly
After mixing the crust dough, carefully dump it from the mixer bowl onto a large piece of parchment paper.
Evenly distribute and pat out the dough into a nice circular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Make sure to get the sides and corners even.
Uneven edges may bake faster than the middle. Use a rolling pin if needed to achieve an nicely shaped round crust.
3. Cooling
Once you remove the baked crust from the oven, it needs plenty of time to firm up before adding toppings and baking again. I recommend cooling for at least 10 minutes.
This allows the eggs and cheese to set properly. Insufficient cooling leads to a soggy crust that won’t hold toppings well later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the crust get crispy when baked?
Yes, this carnivore pizza crust bakes up nice and crispy! The pork rinds give it a satisfying, crunchy texture similar to a thin pizza crust.
Baking it in the oven allows the cheese and pork rind coating to crisp up. Just be careful not to burn it.
Why is the crust baked before adding toppings?
Pre baking the crust ensures that it starts to set and become firm, which is necessary to support the weight of the toppings.
This step helps in achieving a crust that’s cooked evenly, with a desirable texture that’s not too soft or soggy from the toppings.
Carnivore Pizza Crust
Print RecipeIngredients
- 3/4 cup Powdered Pork Rinds (I use these rinds - amazon link)
- 1 Egg (large)
- 1 3/4 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 425F (220C). Place the mozzarella and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for about 1 minute (until the cheese is melted).
- Mix well and add the powdered pork rinds, salt, and egg. Use a hand mixer to combine all the ingredients.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on it and pat it out to make a circle.
- Bake for about 6-7 minutes
- Remove from the oven. That’s it! To make a pizza, add keto-friendly pizza sauce on top and mozzarella cheese. Then, bake for 5 more minutes.
The texture is excellent. Thank you for the great recipe!
This looks good. Going to try a half batch of it this weekend. Hopefully it doesn’t taste too much like pork rinds. : )
Just finished eating this. Turned out great! This is a keeper recipe for sure. Thanks!
Do you make your own powdered pork rinds or can you purchase them somewhere?
If you read the actual recipe, it has a link that says (this is what they used), but you can make your own or buy it already made just make sure there aren’t other ingredients added!
We found using the food processor worked better than a mixer. Tallow was substituted for the butter. Turned out perfect. My husband was put on a restricted diet for health purposes and truly missed his Friday night pizza. This recipe truly is a mainstay in our lives. Thank you!