Thai Sweet Chili Pork Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
725 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Thai Sweet Chili Pork Pizza
Description
The recipe includes preparing a sweet chili sauce by cooking chili flakes, garlic, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and water, thickened slightly with cornstarch. Pork roast is seasoned and slow-cooked until tender and shredded. The pizza crust is pre-baked to get a lightly crisp base before spreading the chili sauce and topping with shredded mozzarella cheese and pork.
After assembling, the pizza bakes until the cheese melts and the crust edges turn golden. The fresh cilantro garnish adds a bright contrast to the rich, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors. This balance of elements showcases a fusion between traditional pizza and Asian-inspired ingredients.
This dish serves as a flavorful way to use leftover pork or slow cooker pork and works well as a casual meal. Baking times allow the crust to stay crisp while ensuring the toppings are hot and gooey.
The recipe yields one 14-inch pizza suitable for sharing. Leftover pork not used immediately can be stored for other meals or pizzas.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce (see recipe below)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 cups pork use leftover pork or use slow cooker recipe below, shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped, leaves
Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons red chili flakes crushed
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup water + 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Pork
- 1 pound pork roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- If using slow cooker pork recipe, add water to slow cooker. Add pork to slow cooker. Sprinkle roast with seasonings. Cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours. Drain slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- To prepare chili sauce, in a small sauce pan whisk together all ingredients except for 2 tablespoons water and the corn starch. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. In a small bowl combine remaining 2 tablespoons water and corn starch and whisk until dissolved. When sauce comes to a boil, add water/cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove from oven, spread sweet chili sauce over crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, and then shredded pork. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Return to oven for about 10 minutes until cheese is melty and pizza crust is lightly browned. Slice and serve while still hot, enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes one 14-inch pizza, suitable for 2-4 servings.
- Use leftover pork or slow cooker pork prepared as described for tender, shreddable meat.
- The homemade sweet chili sauce balances sweet, sour, and spicy flavors without overpowering the cheese and pork.
- Add fresh cilantro after baking to preserve its flavor and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 725 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 725kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 92g | 31% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 2302mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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