Indulge in the delicious and tangy flavors of BBQ pulled pork pizza. This recipe combines tender slow-cooked pulled pork, smoky barbecue sauce, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings, all on a crispy pizza crust. It's the perfect dish for pizza and barbecue lovers alike. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering creation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper, then place it in a baking dish. Cover it with foil and roast in the preheated oven for about 4-5 hours, until it's tender and easy to shred.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Using two forks, shred the pork into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded pork with barbecue sauce until it's well coated.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into your desired shape and thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over the pizza dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Scatter the shredded pork on top of the cheese, followed by the sliced red onion and pickles.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Slice the pizza and serve it hot. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
BBQ pulled pork pizza is a popular specialty pizza in many American pizzerias.
The addition of pickles adds a unique tangy flavor and refreshing crunch to the pizza.
You can customize the toppings on your BBQ pulled pork pizza to your liking, such as adding jalapenos for some spice or using different types of cheese.