What better way to celebrate tomato season than with classic bruschetta—in pizza form? Grab some ripe Romas, basil, garlic, mozzarella, parm, and balsamic and get ready for the juiciest, most summery pizza you’ve ever imagined.
Commercial-Grade vs. Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Yes, you really do need two different types of balsamic: the thin kind (commercial-grade/balsamic vinegar of Modena) for the tomato mixture, and the thick, syrupy kind (traditional/aged balsamic) for drizzling. The pizza hub
Commercial-Grade Balsamic is the easiest to find in grocery stores. It’s thin and liquidy with acidic flavor and is best for marinades, vinaigrettes, sauces, and cooking. The highest-quality version of this type is balsamic vinegar of Modena (IGP), which contains only wine vinegar and grape must.
Traditional (a.k.a. Aged) Balsamic (aceto balsamico tradizionale) can be found in specialty stores and online. It’s thick and syrupy, thanks to at least 12 years of aging, and it contains only grape must. To get the highest quality, look for a bottle with DOP on the label.Balsamic Glaze is commercial-grade balsamic vinegar that has been cooked down to a syrupy consistency. Buy it at your local grocery store or specialty store, or make your own.What better way to celebrate tomato season than with classic bruschetta—in pizza form? Grab some ripe Romas, basil, garlic, mozzarella, parm, and balsamic and get ready for the juiciest, most summery pizza you’ve ever imagined.
Commercial-Grade vs. Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Yes, you really do need two different types of balsamic: the thin kind (commercial-grade/balsamic vinegar of Modena) for the tomato mixture, and the thick, syrupy kind (traditional/aged balsamic) for drizzling. The pizza hub
Commercial-Grade Balsamic is the easiest to find in grocery stores. It’s thin and liquidy with acidic flavor and is best for marinades, vinaigrettes, sauces, and cooking. The highest-quality version of this type is balsamic vinegar of Modena (IGP), which contains only wine vinegar and grape must.
Traditional (a.k.a. Aged) Balsamic (aceto balsamico tradizionale) can be found in specialty stores and online. It’s thick and syrupy, thanks to at least 12 years of aging, and it contains only grape must. To get the highest quality, look for a bottle with DOP on the label.Balsamic Glaze is commercial-grade balsamic vinegar that has been cooked down to a syrupy consistency. Buy it at your local grocery store or specialty store, or make your own.