Char Siu Pork & Pineapple Pizza – Chinese BBQ Meets Island Flavors

Try this Char Siu Pork & Pineapple Pizza for a bold fusion of Chinese BBQ and tropical sweetness. A sweet, smoky, savory pizza adventure you won’t forget.

If fusion cuisine had a love language, this pizza would be fluent. The smoky-sweet allure of Chinese Char Siu pork meets the juicy tropical burst of fresh pineapple in a combination that turns heads and wins hearts. Born from a kitchen that couldn’t decide between craving dim sum or wood-fired pizza, this mash-up delivers bold flavors on a chewy, crisp crust. It’s a celebration of contrasts: sweet and savory, sticky and crispy, traditional and adventurous. Whether you’re hosting a backyard luau or just need a weeknight escape, this pie will take your taste buds on a mini vacation with every bite.

Char Siu Pork & Pineapple Pizza

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: AsianFussion, CharSiuPizza, FussionPizza, HomemadePizza, pineapplepizza, Pizza

Servings: 4 people

Author: Jay Trabelsi

Equipment

• Mixing bowls: For dough, marinade, and sauce prep.
• Rolling pin or hands: To shape the dough into a pizza base.
• Baking sheet or pizza stone: Essential for achieving a crisp crust.
• Parchment paper: Prevents sticking and makes transfer easy.
• Skillet or grill pan: To sear and slightly caramelize the marinated pork.
• Oven (preheated to 475°F / 245°C): High heat creates that pizzeria-quality finish.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup warm water around 110°F / 43°C
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Char Siu Pork (Shortcut Version):

• 1 lb pork shoulder or pork loin thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• ½ tsp five-spice powder
• 1 clove garlic minced
• Red food coloring optional, for authentic look

For the Sauce:

• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp grated ginger

Toppings:

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
• ½ red onion thinly sliced
• 2 scallions chopped (for garnish)
• Fresh cilantro leaves optional
• Toasted sesame seeds optional

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Instructions

Make the Dough:

• In a bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled.

Marinate the Pork:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together hoisin, honey, soy sauce, cooking wine, five-spice powder, garlic, and optional food coloring. Add sliced pork and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to overnight in the fridge).

Cook the Pork:

• Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated pork for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

• Stir together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.

Notes

• Shortcut Pork Tip: Use pre-made Char Siu pork from your local Asian market or deli if short on time.
• Make it Spicy: Add sliced fresh red chili or a drizzle of chili crisp oil before serving.
• Pineapple Swap: Grilled mango chunks make a fun variation.
• No Pizza Stone? A heavy-duty baking sheet works just fine—just make sure it’s preheated.

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