Description
Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza delivers a flavor explosion where tender shredded pork meets crispy crust and melted cheese. Tangy sauce and caramelized onions create a mouthwatering combination that satisfies deep cravings for comfort and bold southwestern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound pulled pork
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Base and Sauces:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Toppings:
- 1 small red onion
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F, positioning a pizza stone inside to ensure an evenly heated cooking surface.
- Stretch the pizza dough onto parchment paper, creating a thin, even base, then generously spread the tomato and BBQ sauces across the surface.
- Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by tender pulled pork and thinly sliced red onions.
- Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the hot stone and bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for a golden, crispy crust and bubbling cheese.
- Remove from the oven and enhance the flavor by drizzling additional BBQ sauce across the top, then garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Preheat pizza stone thoroughly to ensure a crispy, restaurant-style crust that won’t get soggy.
- Use store-bought pizza dough or homemade for maximum flavor flexibility and texture control.
- Consider shredding leftover pulled pork for a budget-friendly pizza topping that reduces food waste.
- For gluten-sensitive diners, swap traditional wheat dough with cauliflower or gluten-free crust alternatives that maintain delicious pizza experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 522 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg