If you want to try your hand at making a German-inspired pizza with some unexpected flavor combinations, this bratwurst and rhubarb pie is a great place to start. Recipe developer Jelena Lozo (@der_kulinarische_donnerstag) combines the savoriness of bratwurst (a German sausage typically made from pork and sometimes mixed with beef) with a sweet and spicy rhubarb chutney. While rhubarb – a perennial vegetable often used in pies, crumbles and compotes – is more common in desserts, here they add a welcome and tangy contrast to the meat. 

Bratwurst works especially well as a pizza topping as it’s neither too lean nor too rich. And when evenly spread over a mild mozzarella and ricotta base, you’ll get buttery, slightly crunchy bites that won't overwhelm the palate. The rhubarb chutney adds a zesty balance to the pizza, not to mention being a standout condiment for your next barbecue. After baking, the final touch is a handful of fresh, peppery arugula leaves, for a slightly nutty (and extremely mouthwatering) pie.