Thick-Crust Pork Shoulder Pizza with Caramelized Onions
A hearty pizza featuring slow-roasted pork shoulder and deeply caramelized onions on a thick, chewy crust, baked until golden and bubbling. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 65 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, pork shoulder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 12 oz pork shoulder
- 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 oz, shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F. Roll pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with 12 oz slow-roasted pork shoulder (chopped into 1/2-inch cubes) and 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion.
- Step 3: Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and dot with 3 oz shredded mozzarella. Bake for 18-20 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese is melted with golden spots.
- Step 4: Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Thick-Crust Pork Shoulder Pizza with Caramelized Onions take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (45 min prep + 20 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 Thick-Crust Pork Shoulder Pizza with Caramelized Onions?
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 Thick-Crust Pork Shoulder Pizza with Caramelized Onions?
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 Thick-Crust Pork Shoulder Pizza with Caramelized Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Thick-Crust Pork Shoulder Pizza with Caramelized Onions?
Italian one pot 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
