BBQ Pizza: Where Smoke Meets Cheese and Magic Happens

Let’s be honest—BBQ and pizza had a love child, and it’s the kind of food that makes you want to light a fire and call your friends. Whether you top it with pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken, or leftover ribs (if those even exist in your house), BBQ pizza is the ultimate way to turn last night’s meat into a smoky, cheesy, crispy masterpiece.

And yes, we seasoned the whole thing with Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub—because every bite should taste like victory.

Let’s Build a BBQ Pizza Worth Bragging About

🔥 Step 1: The Dough

If you’re making your dough from scratch (respect), we recommend Ooni’s Classic Pizza Dough Recipe. It’s simple, reliable, and perfect for high-temp ovens or pizza stones on your grill or smoker.

If dough-making isn’t your jam today? Store-bought works too—just make sure it’s not the sad, pre-cooked kind.

🍅 Step 2: The Sauce

Homemade hits different, so we suggest using this Classic Pizza Sauce Recipe from Ooni. It’s fresh, simple, and tastes like it came straight from the old country.

Want to keep it easy? Store-bought pizza sauce is totally fine—but here’s the trick:
Mix 2 parts pizza sauce with 1 part BBQ sauce.
That sweet & smoky combo makes the perfect base for a BBQ-style pizza and gives every bite that low-and-slow flavor punch.

🧀 Step 3: Cheese (Don’t Screw This Up)

Use low-moisture mozzarella. Seriously.
Fresh mozzarella sounds fancy, but it’ll sog up your crust faster than a rookie flipping brisket at 150°F.

Grate it yourself if you’re feeling ambitious—or grab the pre-shredded stuff if you’re in full "feed me now" mode.

🥩 Step 4: The Meat of It All

Here’s where the magic happens. Pick your smoked MVP:

• Pulled pork
• Brisket
• Smoked chicken
• Burnt ends
• Leftover ribs (if you didn’t already eat them cold at midnight)

Toss it lightly with a bit of BBQ sauce and a shake of Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub before loading it on the pizza. Because yes, even your toppings deserve a good rub-down.

🔥 Step 5: Fire It Up

Use a pizza oven (like Ooni), a grill with a pizza stone, or a screaming-hot oven.
You’re looking for 500–700°F temps and bake time around 5–8 minutes, depending on your setup.

You want a crispy crust, bubbly cheese, and those sexy little charred edges on your meat.

🧂 Step 6: Finish Strong

Once it’s out of the fire, hit the top with a light drizzle of BBQ sauce or even a sprinkle of fresh herbs if you're feeling classy. But honestly? A cold beer and a second slice are all you really need.

Pro Tips:

• Add red onion or pickled jalapeños for an extra kick

• A sprinkle of Rub Yer Meat right before serving takes it over the top

• If you’re cooking for a group, make two. The first one disappears fast

Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub brings bold, smoky flavor to your meats—and now, your pizza.
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