Black Sheep Pizza, Coal-fired pizzeria in Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, US
Black Sheep Pizza is a pizzeria on Washington Avenue that prepares pizzas in coal-fired ovens reaching about 1200 degrees, creating thin, crispy crusts with charred edges and smoky flavors. The kitchen uses this high-heat method as its core cooking approach.
The restaurant brought Minnesota's first coal-fired pizza ovens to Minneapolis, following the tradition of early American pizzerias in New York and New Haven. This introduction marked a shift in bringing traditional northeastern cooking methods to the city.
The restaurant pairs local Minnesota craft beers with traditional pizza methods, creating a connection between regional drinks and northeastern cooking styles. Visitors notice how this blend shapes both the taste and feel of the place.
The location is on Washington Avenue and operates Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Customers can dine in or order through delivery services.
The restaurant uses anthracite coal in its ovens, a specific fuel type that burns cleanly and maintains consistent high temperatures throughout cooking. This particular choice affects the quality and consistency of each pizza.
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