Celebrate Deep Dish Pizza With the Best in Virginia—A Must-Try Hotspot for Pizza Lovers

Deep-dish pizza is a culinary masterpiece, but it's typically associated with Chicago and not easy to find along the East Coast. That is—unless you know where to find it. Today, we're headed to a local gem just outside Richmond called Redemption Barbecue. It's famous for its decadent Virginia-style barbecue and, a bit surprisingly, its mouthwatering Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas.

At its core, Redemption Barbecue is a celebration of food and people. The restaurant serves Virginia-grown meat that's held to the highest standards. One of their specialties is "beyond organic" meat, meaning Redemption Barbecue works directly with farmers to ensure humane practices. The recipes are deeply rooted in tradition, continuing a legacy of Central Virginia cooking.

By all accounts, this is a fantastic place to enjoy pulled pork, brisket, and all the classic Southern barbecue staples. But, if you're like us, your eye may be drawn to something else on the menu that isn't traditionally associated with barbecue: deep-dish pizza. This is yet another place where Redemption Barbecue shines. These pizzas have acquired quite a following, with folks claiming it's the best deep-dish pizza outside of Chicago.

If you're not familiar with this style of pizza, Chicago deep-dish is crafted with a flaky, buttery crust filled to the brim with cheese, homemade tomato sauce, and, if you want it, meat. The ones served at Redemption Barbecue are 9 inches and can easily feed two. There are a handful of options, and each is a labor of love. The classic cheese pizza is made with half a pound of mozzarella cheese, and the pepperoni pizza is served with pepperonis crafted in Chicago. Can't quite choose between barbecue and pizza? You don't have to; order the barbecue pizza with your choice of barbecued meat, onions, and their famous barbecue sauce.

Please note: If you want to enjoy your pizza at the restaurant, be sure to plan in advance. The pizzas take about an hour to make, and the restaurant has limited oven capacity. In other words, don't wait til the last minute to order yours! You can also take a frozen pizza with you to reheat at home.

Do you know any deep-dish pizza enthusiasts? Be sure to share this article with them and then plan your visit! Redemption Barbecue is open daily from 11:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. For more information, be sure to check out Redemption Barbecue online. If needed, you can schedule your pizza for pickup between 12:00 and 6:30 p.m. by calling the restaurant at 804-716-2456.

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