Serious BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza

By , Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A massive, smoky pizza with slow-braised pork, tangy barbecue sauce, and a crispy crust, perfect for serious pizza lovers. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs pizza dough, pulled pork, barbecue sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 1200 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 35 min Serves 1 American cuisine 1200 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll dough into a 16-inch circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, cook pulled pork over medium heat with 1 tbsp barbecue sauce until glazed and sticky, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Spread remaining barbecue sauce evenly over dough. Top with pulled pork, cheese, onions, and jalapeños. Bake 15-20 minutes until crust is golden and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Serious BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza take to make?

Total time is about 65 minutes (30 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Serious BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Serious BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Serious BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Serious BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza?

American mexican like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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