Indulge in a uniquely delicious pizza experience with pulled pork pizza. This mouthwatering pizza features tender pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce, sweet caramelized onions, melty mozzarella cheese and a touch of heat from sliced jalapeños.
Premade pizza dough or crust(homemade or store-bought; see note 1)
¼cupbarbecue sauce
Leftover pulled pork
Caramelized onions or sliced red onion(see note 2)
Sliced green onions
Jalapeno slices
Mozzarella cheese(shredded or torn; see note 3)
Cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to as hot as it will go. That might be 450°-500° F for indoor ovens, but if using an outdoor pizza oven like an Ooni, go to 900° F. Preheat with the pizza steel or stone in the oven for a good 10 to 15 minutes. Test the steel's temperature with an infrared thermometer.
Stretch the dough out into a 12" or 16" size, depending on your oven and the amount of dough you are using. Dust the pizza peel with flour and place the stretched dough on the peel.
Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce evenly across the dough with a flat ladle or measuring cup, leaving a small border around the edge.
Top with pulled pork, caramelized onions, green onions, sliced jalapenos and shredded cheese.
Carefully slide the pizza off the peel and into the oven, rotating every 20 seconds with a turning peel if cooking in an Ooni or outdoor oven until it is cooked through, about 2 minutes in an Ooni or 10 to 12 minutes in an indoor oven.
Remove the pizza from the oven with the peel and drizzle on a little extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Pizza dough: I recommend making your own. I have been using this Serious Eats recipe specifically for high-temp outdoor pizza ovens. Try out this quick and easy pizza dough recipe from King Arthur if you want an easy one. You can also usually pick up some dough balls for cheap at your favorite pizza place.
Make caramelized onions in a large skillet by sauteeing thinly sliced onions with butter, oil and a pinch of sugar over medium heat until they start to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. Then reduce the heat and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally until they deep golden color.
Mix the cheeses: You can add a little cheddar or smoked cheese to the mix with the mozzarella.
Go light on toppings: Don't add too many toppings or it won't cook through before it burns, especially in an outdoor pizza oven.
Cook time: varies by your oven. In an Ooni outdoor pizza oven at 900+° F, it's going to cook in about 2 minutes.
If you have any leftover topping ingredients, toss them with some lettuce and a buttermilk ranch dressing or a BBQ vinaigrette for a delicious salad bowl.