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    Home » Recipes » Pizza » Pulled Pork Pizza

    Pulled Pork Pizza

    Published: May 9, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This tantalizing Pulled Pork Pizza recipe features bbq pulled pork, melted cheese, onions, bacon bits, and cilantro on a crispy crust!

    Pulled pork pizza with cilantro on top.

    The combination of the sweet and savory flavors of the barbecue sauce, the tender pulled pork, sliced onions, and cilantro is a delicious and unique flavor combination that has made BBQ pizza a popular choice for pizza lovers everywhere.

    Table of contents

    • Why You’ll Love Pulled Pork Pizza
    • BBQ Sauce Pizza Ingredients
      • Barbecue Pizza Sauce
      • Pulled Pork Pizza Crust and Toppings
    • How To Make Pulled Pork Pizza
    • Additional Ways To Prepare This Pizza
      • Hawaiian
      • BBQ Chicken Pizza
      • Grilled Pulled Pork Pizza
    • Pulled Pork Pizza Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Additional Pizza Recipes
    A slice of pizza is removed from a pulled pork pizza that is resting on a wooden cutting board.

    Why You’ll Love Pulled Pork Pizza

    I think my friend said it best when she told me, “A good bbq pizza can turn your day around!” And I’ve got to agree with her. There’s just something about the sweet, smoky, tangy flavor combinations in a pulled pork pizza that make people happy!

    Two small bowls of sauce on a white marble countertop.

    BBQ Sauce Pizza Ingredients

    Barbecue Pizza Sauce

    This recipe uses bbq sauce in two ways. The first way is in the pizza sauce, and the second is to coat the pulled pork. To make bbq pizza sauce, simply combine pizza sauce and barbecue sauce.

    We used homemade pizza sauce and Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. Depending on which sauces you choose to combine, you can create different flavor profiles, from sweet and mild to hot and spicy.

    Sauce and shredded meat in bowls on a marble countertop.

    BBQ Pulled Pork

    We had leftover pulled pork to use for this pizza, but if you don’t have any, you can also buy ready-to-use pulled pork at many grocery stores. Pour the barbecue sauce over the pulled pork and stir until it is well coated. Of course, if your meat already has bbq sauce on it, you don’t need to add more!

    Labeled ingredients in bowls on a white marble countertop.

    Pulled Pork Pizza Crust and Toppings

    • Dough: You’ll need one pizza dough to make the crust. You can choose homemade pizza dough like we did or use a store-bought version.
    • Cheese: We love the combination of mozzarella and provolone cheese on pizzas. Other popular choices are asiago, parmesan, and cheddar cheese.
    • Onions: Sliced red onions add a pop of color and a bite of flavor.
    • Bacon: The bacon bits on top of the pizza add a crunchy texture and additional pork flavor. You can skip the bacon bits, but we suggest leaving them on the pizza!
    • Cilantro: Chopped cilantro finishes off the pizza with added flavor and color.

    How To Make Pulled Pork Pizza

    A circle of dough on a baking sheet.

    Pizza Crust

    Turning your oven into a bbq pizza oven is easy if you have a pizza stone. It helps to achieve a crust that’s similar to what you’d get at a pizzeria. To do this, preheat the oven and the pizza stone so that the bottom of the crust can cook on a hot surface and become crispy.

    However, the hardest part is transferring the pizza onto the stone in the oven. But don’t worry; we’ve got some tips to make it easier. And if you don’t have a pizza stone, we have an alternative method for you.

    Pizza Peel: Spread semolina flour on a pizza peel before adding your pizza dough crust. When you shake the peel, the dough should be able to slide around. If it sticks, sprinkle more semolina flour underneath.

    Cookie Sheet: In case you don’t have a pizza peel, or it’s too small for your pizza, you can use a cookie sheet instead. Roll out the crust on a silicone mat, then sprinkle semolina flour on a cookie sheet before placing the crust on top.

    Pizza Stone Alternative: If you don’t own a baking stone, you can make the pizza on a greased baking sheet. If you use this method, it is best to prebake the crust for five minutes before adding the toppings.

    BBQ sauce pizza on a baking sheet.

    Cover with Sauce

    Spread the sauce over the pizza dough, stopping short of the edge so that you get a nice edge crust.

    Shredded cheese on a pizza.

    Add the Pulled Pork Pizza Toppings

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese evenly over the sauce.

    Add the bbq pulled pork to the pizza.

    Separate the pulled pork into small clumps and distribute them over the cheese.

    Add sliced red onions.

    Then, add the sliced red onions and bacon bits.

    A pulled pork pizza on a wood cutting board.

    Bake the Pizza

    Carefully slide the pizza from the cookie sheet (or pizza peel) directly onto the hot pizza stone in the preheated oven. Bake the pizza at 425˚F for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro.

    Or, if you want to bake the pizza directly on the baking sheet, bake it at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes since you prebaked the crust for 5 minutes already.

    A slice of pulled pork pizza.

    Additional Ways To Prepare This Pizza

    Hawaiian

    To make a Hawaiian version, add diced pineapple chunks along with the other toppings before baking the pizza. Pineapple adds a sweetness that contrasts with the tangy barbecue sauce.

    BBQ Chicken Pizza

    You can easily turn this pizza into a BBQ Chicken Pizza by swapping out the shredded pork for shredded chicken! It’s a great way to use leftover chicken, and it tastes fantastic.

    Grilled Pulled Pork Pizza

    You can make the whole pizza on a pizza stone on the grill. Preheat a grilling stone along with the grill and then slide the pizza onto it to cook the pizza.

    Or you can make individual pizzas on the grill by precooking the crusts for 2 minutes and then adding the toppings called for in the recipe.

    Chopped cilantro on a bbq pizza.

    Pulled Pork Pizza Storage

    • Make Ahead: You can make the pizza dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator overnight. Remove the dough from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature before rolling it out.
    • Refrigerator: Allow pulled pork pizza leftovers to cool and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
    • Freezer: Store leftover pizza in a freezer-safe, airtight container for 1-2 months.
    • Reheating: Reheat leftover pizza in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What toppings are on a pulled pork pizza?

    It is topped with bbq pulled pork, shredded cheese, sliced onions, bacon bits, and cilantro.

    What is pulled pork pizza sauce?

    It is a combination of pizza sauce and barbecue sauce.

    What other toppings can I add?

    Dill pickle slices are a popular topping for this pizza! You could also add sliced pepperoncini peppers or sliced bell peppers.

    Pulled pork pizza cut into slices.

    Additional Pizza Recipes

    • A Cheeseburger Pizza has all the goodness of a burger in pizza form!
    • Macaroni and Cheese Pizza combines everyone’s two favorite things: pizza and pasta.
    • Dill Pickle Pizza has a creamy ranch sauce topped with melted cheese and dill pickle slices.
    • Delight your family with this breakfast pizza on a puff pastry crust topped with bacon, cheese, and cheese!
    A slice of pulled pork pizza rests on a serving utensil next to the remaining pizza slices.

    Pulled Pork Pizza

    This tantalizing Pulled Pork Pizza recipe features bbq pulled pork, melted cheese, onions, bacon bits, and cilantro on a crispy crust!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 people
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pizza crust dough
    • 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella
    • ½ cup shredded provolone
    • ½ cup sliced red onions
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • ¼ cup bacon bits
    • 2 tablespoon semolina flour needed when using a pizza peel

    BBQ Pulled Pork

    • 1 cup pulled pork
    • 3 cup barbecue sauce

    Barbecue Pizza Sauce

    • ½ cup pizza sauce
    • ¼ cup barbecue sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425˚F and place a pizza stone in the oven so that it gets hot. *See note one for an alternative method.
    • Roll the dough into a circle on a silicone mat and place it on a cookie sheet (or pizza peel) that has been sprinkled with semolina flour.
    • Top the crust with barbecue pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, shredded provolone, bbq pulled pork, sliced onions, and bacon bits.
    • Slide the pizza onto the pizza stone in the oven and bake it at 425˚F for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the crust is cooked.
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro.

    BBQ Pulled Pork

    • Reheat the pulled pork, if necessary.
    • Mix together the warm pulled pork and the barbecue sauce.

    Barbecue Pizza Sauce

    • Stir together the pizza sauce and barbecue sauce until combined.

    Video

    Notes

    One: Pizza Stone Alternative

    Spread the dough on a greased baking sheet. Partially bake the crust at 425˚F for five minutes. Add the toppings and return the pizza to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.

    Two: Leftovers

    Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months. Reheat it in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2slices | Calories: 672kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 2734mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Debra Kapellakis says

      May 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      Mouthwatering simplicity.

      Reply
    2. Kim says

      May 25, 2012 at 12:17 am

      That looks so yummy!!

      Reply
    3. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

      May 24, 2012 at 1:29 pm

      That looks so good! And can I just say that your photos are so awesome?!

      Reply
    4. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      May 24, 2012 at 1:15 am

      Yummo Tonia. They look so good. I love cilantro on anything!Anne xx

      Reply
    5. sherri lynn says

      May 23, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      This looks delicious! I hadn’t thought of using a tortilla for pizza crust but how easy! I hate rolling out pizza dough! And your pictures are wonderful – the colors are so vibrant!

      Reply
    6. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      May 23, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      Yum! That looks so delicious. We’ve made flatbread pizzas before which turned out really well.

      Reply
    7. Lindsay says

      May 23, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      This is SO calling my name! Thanks for simplifying it for me! I can totally make this!

      Reply
    8. Jane Craske says

      May 23, 2012 at 5:00 pm

      The PERFECT summer dinner C:

      Reply
    9. Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says

      May 23, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      Ooh yummy, yummy! Love bbq on anything.

      Reply
    10. 2busy says

      May 23, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      We make tortilla pizzas all the time. they are quick and easy and everyone likes them. This is a new twist I will have to try. My mouth is watering.

      Reply
    11. Shari Lynne @ www.faithfilledfoodformoms.com says

      May 23, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      Mmmmm deeelish!! We do this too..but I hadn’t thought of BBQ chicken on a tortilla!! Thanks my kids would like this…ummm and so would I LOLBlessings!

      Reply

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