Pizza Pulled Pork Sandwiches

I had a pork roast that I had defrosted but then we ended up doing BBQ pork ribs that night(couldn't pass up the DEAL! I needed to use up the roast but nothing was striking me. My kids are ALWAYS up for pulled pork but since we JUST did BBQ ribs I didn't want to go that route. My son always suggests pizza as an alternative to everything when nothing sounds good......that got me to thinking and here we are ;)
I did the pork in an electric pressure cooker.
Another one I missed out on some pics :(





2lb pork loin roast

2 TB olive oil
salt and pepper

1 cup chicken broth

1/2 TB oregano
1/2 TB basil
1/2 TB parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 cups + pizza sauce (to your sauciness preference)

25 slices pepperoni, chopped

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

Mozzarella, shredded

Hoagie Rolls


Other Topping/Mix in ideas:
Mushrooms
Black Olives



Season pork roast generously with salt and pepper.
Put olive oil in the bottom of the electric pressure cooker and set to saute.
Sear the roast for  2 minutes on each side.

While it is searing mix the rest of the seasonings.

Remove the roast from the cooker and rub the seasoning mix into the roast.

Return to the pot wit the chicken broth.

Set pot to high pressure for 50 minutes.

Natural release for 15 minuets then release the rest of the pressure.









Remove from pot and shred the pork well.
Save the cooking liquid in another bowl.
Return the pork to the pot, add sauce to your preference......and you can add some cooking liquid to thin it as necessary.







Add the bell pepper and sliced pepperoni, and any other "toppings" that strike your fancy.










Heat on saute until it is bubbly.

Scoop into toasted buns, top with cheese and enjoy!

Goat Cheese Stuffed Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Meatballs

I realized about 1/2 way through making these that they were looking more and more delicious and I wanted to put them on my blog. So not as many process pictures but you get the idea!










1½ lbs ground turkey
1 egg
½ cup bread crumbs
about 6 sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil)*, chopped
1 cup frozen baby spinach (mine was leafy, not packed tight)
1 TB oregano
1/2 TB parsley
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

about 2 oz goat cheese (feta would work well if you are not a goat cheese fan)
extra oil from the sun dried tomatoes

*use your own judgement here, different brands have different cuts. Mine were packed whole.

In a large bowl mix the meat, egg, crumbs, tomatoes, spinach and seasonings, gently.

Fashion into meatballs of your size preference (I made 24 decent size ones.)

Poke a small indentation in each one.

Roll a small ball of goat cheese(mine were about ½ inch balls) and place in the indentation, then roll the meat to seal it in.

Place on a lightly greased baking sheet (I foil lined mine first). Drizzle extra oil from the tomatoes over the top of each ball, turning to coat.




Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temp is 165°

I served mine over zoodles with a roasted red pepper sauce! Same one I used HERE and I threw in a  handful of shredded mozzarella too

Fiery Hawaiian Pizza Swirls

I have been seeing savory swirls around a lot lately. I decided to do one of my favorite pizzas in one!











1 pizza crust rolled out to a large rectangle
*My recipe at the bottom*



1 1/2 TB butter, softened
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt


Thinly sliced ham (I used about 18 slices on mine)
3 oz shredded mozzarella
3 oz shredded provolone
5 slices thick cut bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers
3/4 to 1 cup Pineapple chunks( drained and allow to dry a little if using canned)
Pickled Jalapenos to taste
Hot sauce to taste



Pizza Sauce (homemade or store bought)

When you have rolled out your dough, combined softened butter, garlic and salt, brush the entire crust with this mixture.

Top with ham, pineapple, red peppers, cheese, then add bacon, jalapenos and hot sauce.

Roll up like you would do cinnamon rolls and slice into rolls with a sharp knife (I got 12 with my roll, yours might be less or more depending on your rectangle and slice size)

Place slices in a well greased baking dish.

Bake at 300 degrees for 30-40 minutes until they are starting to get golden brown on the top.

Top with pizza sauce and a little more parm, then bake 10 minutes more.

 Allow to set for 5 minutes before slicing.

Crust:
1 cup very warm water
1 teaspoon yeast

2 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup romano cheese

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Combine water and yeast and allow the yeast to proof for 5 minutes.
Add in olive oil and salt, then 1/2 cup flour at a time. Knead for 5-7 minutes adding a touch more flour if necessary. Add in cheeses and knead well
Immediately roll out into the rectangle and allow to sit for 5 minutes.