When we went to Hawaii this last summer, there were lots of places that served lots of Hawaiian pizzas, but our very favorite of them all didn’t have ham (or Canadian bacon) at all–it had Kalua pork (and fresh pineapple, of course). Smokey, salty pulled pork. Ummmmm….yes, please. You can make this in the oven, but if you’re experiencing gorgeous fall weather (or if you’re like us and still haven’t hit fall yet), I totally recommend making it on the grill. You’re going to need one recipe of pizza dough, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, Kalua pork, and chopped fresh pineapple. If you like other things on your Hawaiian pizzas like colored bell peppers, crumbled bacon, roasted red peppers, red onions, roasted garlic, and/or pepperoncinis, feel free to toss them on there, too. If you’re making the pizza in the oven, follow these directions. If you’re making the pizza on the grill, follow these directions (also, make 2-4 smaller pizzas instead of one large one unless you’re so exceedingly skilled that you could successfully make this into one large pizza, in which case, I want you to come and live and my house and cook my food for me.) When you’re done, you have THE BEST Hawaiian pizza. Ever.
You might think I’m overstating things here. I totally never do that. EVER.
Ingredients: Pizza Dough (1 recipe) Pizza sauce Shredded mozzarella cheese About 2 cups shredded Kalua pork (you may use less, it just depends on your preferences) About 1 cup fresh chopped pineapple Any other desired toppings like sliced colored bell peppers, sliced red onions, roasted garlic, pepperoncinis, crumbled bacon, etc. Instructions: To make the pizza in the oven, follow these directions. To make this pizza on the grill (my recommendation), follow these directions. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce (you’ll want an even layer, not too thin, not too thick) over the pizza crust. Top with the shredded pork, pineapple, and any other desired toppings. Top with shredded cheese and cook according to directions. Makes 8 servings.
