Gochujang Pulled Pork Korean Pizza
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Ready to shake up pizza night with a delicious twist? This Korean pizza delivers the goods ā crispy dough is slathered with a smoky, tomato-based gochujang pizza sauce. Then it's loaded with tender, slow-cooked Korean pulled pork and topped with sliced red onions, sweet pineapple, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of cilantro. It may not be the most traditional pizza, but it's a guaranteed winner for your next pizza party!
Another contender for pizza night with a rich, salty-savory flavor is this delicious bacon jam pizza!
Korean pizza embodies everything you love about regular pizza: a crispy yet chewy crust, and savory and smoky toppings under bubbling cheese. What's special about THIS pizza is that it takes influence from delicious Korean flavors, like gochujang and kimchi. The sweet, smoky, spicy combo melds together to make an unforgettable pizza you'll keep thinking about.
Ingredients needed
Pizza is one of those dishes that allows for creativity! Rather than the traditional Italian ingredients, get bold with these Korean-inspired fixings:
- Korean pulled pork:Ā Make a big batch in your slow cooker by combining pork and gochujang.
- Gochujang:Ā Use this in the pulled pork, and for the pizza sauce! Find gochujang paste in Asian supermarkets, in the international food section of your local supermarket, or findĀ gochujangĀ online.
- Pizza dough:Ā Keep it simple and get store-bought, or make your own pizza dough.
- Kimchi dipping sauce: Combine kimchi with real mayonnaise.
- Gochujang pizza sauce: Tomato paste and rice vinegar combine with your gochujang.
- Other ingredients: Chopped pineapple, pizza mozzarella, red onions, and cilantro.
How to make Korean pizza
After you let the slow cooker do the hard work for you, mix up some kimchi mayo, stir the pizza sauce, then put everything together. It's as easy as it is fun! This is how it's done:
- Make Korean pulled pork: Put your pork and gochujang in a slow cooker, then walk away.
- Make kimchi mayo: Blend kimchi and mayo until mostly smooth.
- Make gochujang pizza sauce: Combine the ingredients in a small bowl ā easy!
- Assemble: Turn your oven on with the pizza stone inside, if you're using one. Form a circular base with your dough, then it's time to load it up. Start with the pizza sauce, lay down the pulled pork, then add pineapple, mozzarella, and red onions. Bake until it's bubbling and the crust is golden brown. When you take it out of the oven, top it with some cilantro and a drizzle of the kimchi mayo sauce.
What to serve with Korean pizza
Korean pizza works as the main star of meal time! Blend up some kimchi mayo to use as a dipping sauce. Round out the meal with an Asian slaw or Asian eggplant on the side, and finish off the meal with some lemon coconut ice cream.
Recipe FAQs
What can I do with the leftover pulled pork?
So many things! This delicious protein can be served over a bed of rice with a side of Asian vegetables to become its own delicious dinner. Wrap it up in a burrito with rice or make some Korean-inspired tacos. You can also top off soy ginger noodles with some pulled pork!
Is gochujang gluten-free?
It is usually gluten-free as it's made from fermented soybeans and rice ā however, always check product labels as some brands may include additives such as soy sauce that contain gluten.
What is gochujang?
Gochujang is a Korean staple! Its name originates from two Korean words: āgochu,ā meaning chili or hot pepper, and ājang,ā meaning paste or sauce. This fermented chili paste boasts a unique and intricate flavor profile, offering spiciness, a hint of sweetness, and a complete umami experienceāreminiscent of miso but with a spicy kick.
Made from red chili peppers, it delivers a moderate level of heat, complemented by a touch of sweetness often derived from rice syrup. The deep umami richness is a result of the fermentation process, contributing to a savory and flavorful taste.
Gochujang Pulled Pork Korean Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Korean Pulled Pork (see notes)
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1 cup grated pizza mozzarella
- Ā½ cup red onions (thinly sliced)
- Cilantro (to serve)
- 2 store-bought pizza crusts
Kimchi Dipping Sauce
- Ā¼ cup kimchi
- Ā¼ cup real mayonnaise
Gochujang Pizza Sauce
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Start by making the Korean pulled pork. Follow the recipe instructions here. Either make the full recipe and freeze what you don't use, or make Ā¼ of the recipe.1 recipe Korean Pulled Pork
- While the pork is cooking, make the dipping sauce. Blend the kimchi and mayonnaise in your blender until it's mostly smooth.Ā¼ cup kimchi, Ā¼ cup real mayonnaise
- Make the gochujang pizza sauce by mixing the ingredients in a small bowl.6 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Assemble the pizza
- Place your pizza stone (if using) into your oven on the middle rack and turn your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, or as high as it will go. Stretch each pizza dough to form a circle. Either place the pizza crust on an upside-down baking sheet or on your pizza peel if you're using a pizza stone.2 store-bought pizza crusts
- Divide the pizza sauce between the two pizzas and then top with about Ā¾ cup of pulled pork, pineapple, mozzarella, and red onions.1 cup chopped pineapple, 1 cup grated pizza mozzarella, Ā½ cup red onions
- Bake the Korean pizzas for 10 minutes, or until the pizza is hot and bubbling and the crust is golden brown. Top with cilantro and a drizzle of the kimchi mayo. Save the rest of the kimchi mayo for dipping your crust.Cilantro
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