Pulled Pork Pizza
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Smoked Pulled Pork (I am using leftover pulled pork)
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce (I am using Homemade BBQ sauce, but you can use your favorite BBQ sauce.)
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
- 1 ball Fresh Pizza Dough (I use dough from my local pizza place. You can also used store bought dough or make your own.)
Equipment
- Pizza Oven (I am using my Green Mountain Grill Pizza Oven Attachment)
- Pizza Peel
- Infrared Thermometer (I am using the Thermoworks IR)
Instructions
Dough Preparation
- Start by pressing out from the middle and turning to form a puck shape. Do not flatten the edges.
- Stretch the pizza dough with your hands and knuckles. Be careful not to split the dough.
- When the pizza dough is 15” round, place it on a lightly floured surface. This is the perfect size for my pizza oven.
Sauce and Toppings
- Spread homemade BBQ sauce. Go a bit lighter in the middle. Don’t get any sauce on the outer half inch.
- Cover with freshly grated mozzarella
- Chop the pulled pork into 1” pieces and add it evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle red onion slices
Pizza Oven Technique
- Use the peel to place the pizza into the pizza oven. I like to add a bit of cornmeal to the bottom of the dough. It helps prevent the pizza peel from sticking.
- Rotate every 2-3 minutes. Total cooking time: This will depend on your pizza oven and the stone temperature. My stone was at 430ºF, and it took about 12 minutes to cook.
- I like my pizza crispy. Look for dark spotted crust and bubbly cheese
- Slice and serve while it is hot.
Nutrition
Pulled Pork Pizza Tip
The difference between a good and a great pizza is temperature and technique. A blazing hot pizza oven isn’t just about heat—it’s about understanding how that heat transforms your ingredients. You want bubbly cheese and a fully cooked golden brown crust. The hard part is getting everything to come together at the same time. Learn your pizza oven and practice.
Key Ingredients
The pulled pork is the star of this recipe. I am using leftover smoked pork butt. You can use your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce or choose to make your own if you want. I am not going to get into how to make a homemade pizza crust right now. I am using pizza dough from my favorite local pizza place. If you want to make your own dough, try this pizza crust recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Swap smoked pulled pork with smoked brisket or even reverse-seared smoked tri-tip.
- Opt for vegan cheese for a dairy-free version
- Blend other cheeses with the mozzarella, like cheddar or gouda.
- Add pineapple if you want a Kalua Pork pizza if you dare.
Essential Equipment
- Pizza oven (I am using my Green Mountain Grill Pizza Oven)
- Pizza peel
- Infrared Thermometer. (I am using the Thermoworks IR)
- Pizza cutter
Pizza Oven Mastery: Practice Makes Perfect
- Get to know your pizza oven. The only way to do that is to make pizzas and practice.
- Learn what temperature your pizza stone is at. I like mine between 400 and 500 degrees. Use an infrared thermometer to gauge the stone’s temperature.
- Preheat the pizza oven and let the stone get to the proper temperature.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy Pulled Pork Pizza: Add jalapeños or hot BBQ sauce
- Carolina Style: Use Carolina-style BBQ sauce
- Hawaiian Twist: Pineapple goes great with pulled pork.
Perfect Pairings
- Serve with a side of ranch, or blue cheese dressing or a side of BBQ sauce to dip the crust in.
- Pizza always goes well with crispy, hot wings. Try our smoked chicken wing recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prep this in advance? Absolutely! Prepare the pulled pork, BBQ sauce and pizza dough ahead of time. Better yet, make this recipe a day or two after you make the smoked pulled pork and assemble it all just before baking the pizza.
How do I store leftovers? Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days. A plastic zipper bag works well. Reheat in a hot oven for best results.
Can I freeze the pizza? Yes, freeze an unbaked pizza for up to a month. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few minutes to cooking time.
Serving and Scaling
- This 14” pizza will serve 2-3 people
- Make as many as you need for larger gatherings
- Bake them in advance and warm them up when it is time to eat.
More Delicious BBQ Recipes
- Smoked Salmon Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Smoked Pig Shots
- Baby Back Ribs
- Panuozzo pizza sandwich
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
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How can you beat smoky pulled pork and melty cheese on a pizza?
It’s a very good pizza and it’s a great way to use your leftover pulled pork!