Description
Pulled Pork Pizza is a smoky, savory pizza topped with tender pulled pork, tangy barbecue sauce, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings for a bold, mouthwatering twist on classic pizza night.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked pulled pork
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Olive oil for brushing crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven or grill to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
- Transfer dough to a pizza stone, baking sheet, or grill-safe tray.
- Spread barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, pulled pork, red onion, and jalapeños if using.
- Brush the crust lightly with olive oil.
- Bake or grill for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover smoked pulled pork for best flavor.
- Customize with other toppings like bacon, pineapple, or pickled onions.
- Use a pizza stone for a crispier bottom crust.
- Pairs perfectly with a side salad or cold drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg