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BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza

 This BBQ Pork Plantain Pizza makes my world go round! The base is a simple mixture of fresh plantains and a few other strategic (non-flour) ingredients. Spread with your favorite BBQ sauce, top with pulled pork, and bake until it’s perfect. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Cassy

Ingredients

For the Shredded Pork

  • 1, 3 pound pork shoulder
  • 1/2 tablespoons coarse sea salt

For the Crust

  • 3 plantains green or slightly ripe
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

For the pizza

  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup pre-cooked shredded pork
  • 1 small jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing if desired
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

For the Semi-Homemade Ranch

  • 3/4 cup avocado oil mayo
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice about one lemon
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried dill

Instructions

  • Season pork shoulder with 1/2 tablespoon coarse sea salt. Place in the slow cooker. Cook for 8 hours on low, or about 4-6 hours on high, until pork easily shreds apart. See HERE for Instant Pot method.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend the plantains, coconut oil, and salt until smooth.
  • Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat, and spread the plantain mixture into a large circle, making the thickness as even as possible.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crust is browned and no longer sticky.
  • Remove crust from oven and top with BBQ sauce, shredded pork, sliced jalapeno, and red onion. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients for the ranch dressing.
  • Let cool, garnish with ranch and cilantro, then slice and serve! 

Notes

 

Nutrition

Calories: 1479kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 114g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 47g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1526mg | Potassium: 1719mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 3319IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg