Honey BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza

Honey BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza combines tangy BBQ sauce, tender pulled pork, red onion, and a blend of cheeses on a homemade crust.

This honey BBQ pulled pork pizza is a mouthwatering fusion of savory and sweet flavors, featuring a homemade crust that serves as the perfect base for tangy BBQ sauce, tender pulled pork, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Topped with thinly sliced red onions and a drizzle of olive oil, this pizza delivers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. The fresh cilantro garnish adds a touch of brightness, making this dish a standout option for pizza lovers looking to enjoy a unique and hearty meal. Perfect for using up leftover pulled pork or indulging in a comforting, flavor-packed dinner, this pizza is sure to satisfy any craving.

Servings

4-8

Prep Time

20 minutes
+ 1 hour dough rise

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

2 hours

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Toppings:

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pulled pork (can be leftover or store-bought)
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)

Instructions

Make the Dough (Stand Mixer Method):

  • In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add the flour and salt.
  • Once the yeast mixture is ready, add it to the mixer bowl along with the olive oil.
  • Start mixing on low speed until the ingredients begin to come together, then increase the speed to medium.
  • Continue kneading with the mixer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until it doubles in size.

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.

Shape the Dough:

  • Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a large circle, about 14-16 inches in diameter, depending on your desired thickness.
  • If you’re using a pizza stone, transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal. If you’re using a baking sheet, lightly oil the sheet and place the dough on it.

Assemble the Pizza:

  • Spread an even layer of BBQ sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the BBQ sauce.
  • Distribute the pulled pork evenly over the cheese.
  • Scatter the thinly sliced red onions over the pulled pork.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Bake the Pizza:

  • Transfer the pizza to the oven (onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet) and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired. Slice and serve hot.

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add the flour and salt.

Once the yeast mixture is ready, add it to the mixer bowl along with the olive oil.

Start mixing on low speed until the ingredients begin to come together, then increase the speed to medium. Continue kneading with the mixer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until it doubles in size.

Prepare the honey BBQ sauce and toppings.

Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a large circle, about 14-16 inches in diameter, depending on your desired thickness.

Spread an even layer of BBQ sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the BBQ sauce.

Distribute the pulled pork evenly over the cheese.

Scatter the thinly sliced red onions over the pulled pork.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Transfer the pizza to the oven (onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired. Slice and serve hot.