Description
Succulent pulled pork pizza delivers a mouthwatering fusion of smoky barbecue flavors and crispy pizza crust. Tender meat, melted cheese, and tangy sauce create an irresistible culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup smoked pulled pork
- 1.5 cups (1 ½ cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp (tablespoon) olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornmeal
- ½ tsp (teaspoon) smoked paprika
- 2 tbsps (tablespoons) chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Heat oven or wood-pellet grill to 475F, creating an optimal cooking environment for crisp, golden pizza crust.
- Dough Transformation: Roll pizza dough on flour-dusted surface, using cornmeal to prevent sticking and achieve a thin, elegant base.
- Flavor Foundation: Spread BBQ sauce across dough, leaving a narrow perimeter, then layer initial blanket of mozzarella cheese to establish a creamy understructure.
- Topping Composition: Strategically arrange pulled pork, red onion rings, and pickled jalapeños, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavor intensity.
- Cheese Finale: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and optional cheddar cheese, ensuring comprehensive coverage for maximum melting and visual appeal.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust turns golden and cheese bubbles with molten perfection, developing rich caramelized edges.
- Presentation Polish: Remove from heat, allow brief resting period, then garnish with fresh cilantro and slice into shareable portions, serving at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Optimize Dough Texture: Roll pizza dough carefully on a flour-dusted surface to prevent stickiness and achieve a thin, crispy base that supports toppings without becoming soggy.
- Balance Moisture Levels: Apply BBQ sauce sparingly to prevent a wet pizza crust, ensuring the pulled pork doesn’t release excess liquid during cooking.
- Control Cheese Melting: Distribute cheese evenly and use a mix of mozzarella and optional cheddar to create a consistent, golden-brown top with maximum flavor coverage.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain high heat (450-475F) throughout cooking to guarantee a crisp crust, bubbling cheese, and perfectly heated pulled pork without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg