Who doesn’t love barbecue pulled pork? Put it on a pizza, and you’ll have a fantastic dish kids and adults love because who doesn’t love carbs and pulled pork? Imagine a crispy crust generously topped with tangy BBQ sauce, tender pulled pork, and gooey melted cheese.
It’s the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, backyard BBQ, tailgating, or putting out for game snacks. It is an easy grab-and-go recipe with no need for cutlery.
Whether you’ve just pulled a juicy pork shoulder from your smoker or have leftover pulled pork from a recent feast, this pizza is a delicious way to repurpose those leftovers. You can also use store-bought pulled pork; that works just as well.
This pizza is sure to become a family favorite. Its perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and cheesy goodness will please everyone.
Why You’ll Love This Pulled Pork Pizza
Forget the usual pizza routine! Pulled pork pizza offers a flavor explosion that will have you hooked. Here’s why you’ll love this unexpected twist:
- Sweet and Smoky: With juicy, tender pulled pork in smoky BBQ sauce covered in gooey, oozy cheese, how could you go wrong?
- Both of Our Favorites: This pizza combines BBQ with our family’s love for pizza. It’s a win-win for anyone!
- Endless Customization: This pizza is your blank canvas! Add red onion for a bit of bite, jalapenos for a kick, or pineapple for a sweet and tangy twist. Make it your masterpiece.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Pulled pork pizza is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s a unique option that will excite kids and adults, making pizza night even more fun.
What You’ll Need
- BBQ sauce
- Pizza Base
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pulled pork
- Red onion, sliced into thin strips
- Jalapeno, deseeded and cut into thin strips
- Fresh cilantro
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat The Oven
Preheat the oven to 500°F. Place a pizza stone in the oven to heat up if you plan on using it.
Step 2: Assemble the Pizza
If you haven’t pulled your pork yet this is the time to do it, I recommend shredding it with two forks or bear claws. Then place it in a bowl, add your favorite BBQ sauce.
Using the back of a spoon, spread barbecue sauce over the pizza bases, making sure the dough doesn’t rip. Then, add a layer of shredded mozzarella, making sure you get right to the edges.
Add pulled pork, jalapenos, and red onions. Top with the cheese.
Step 3: Cook the Pizza
Place pizza in the oven, if you using a pizza stone, place the pizza on the stone. Bake for 10-14 minutes; turn the broiler on for the last 2-3 minutes and watch carefully. When it has reached your preferred level of doneness, remove from the oven
Step 4: Serve
Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately. We like to serve our pizza with a side of ranch dressing.
My Favorite Types of Cheese To Use
Mozzarella is a classic choice for pizza, as its creamy, mild flavor gives it that epic cheese pull. But why stop there? Cheddar adds a bold, tangy kick that pairs perfectly with the smoky pork. Blue cheese offers a sharp, complex flavor if you prefer something more intense.
For a lighter option, ricotta, feta, or jack cheese brings unique textures and tastes. We also like to sprinkle of parmesan on top to serve when we want to add a salty kick.
What To Serve With Your Pizza
Are you looking for some yummy sides or appetizers to side with your pizza? Here are some of our favs.
BBQ Meatballs
Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
Smoked Queso
Smoked Turkey Sliders
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Pulled Pork Pizza
This pulled pork pizza is packed with gooey mozzarella, juicy pulled pork, and smoky BBQ sauce, it’s the perfect meal for kids or adults; you know everyone will love it.
- 1/4 cup bbq sauce
- 1 whole pizza base
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1 whole small red onion sliced into thin strips
- 4 whole jalapenos deseeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro roughly chopped for garnish
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Preheat the oven to 500°F, if you plan on using a pizza stone, place it in the oven now to heat up.
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If you haven’t pulled your pork yet this is the time to do it, I recommend shredding it with two forks or bear claws. Then place it in a bowl, add your favorite BBQ sauce.
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Spread barbecue sauce over the pizza bases using the back of a spoon, making sure you don’t rip the dough. Then add a layer of shredded mozzarella making sure you get right to the edges.
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Add pulled pork, jalapenos, and red onions. Top with the cheese.
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Place pizza in the oven, if you using a pizza stone, place the pizza on the stone. Bake for 10-14 minutes, for the last 2-3 minutes, turn the broiler on and watch carefully. When it has reaches your preferred level of doneness remove from the oven
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Slcie the piiza into wedges and serve immediately, we like to serve our piiza with a side of ranch dressing.
Smoke On!
Charlie
Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
I loves sharing his tips with beginners, helping them navigate the world of smoking. I find it’s not just about cooking; it’s a quest for that perfect smoky flavor.
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
You can read more about me on our About Us page.
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