Pig in Paradise Pizza (14″)
A sweet-heat, island-meets-smoke recipe from Zoe Zabroqski
Yield
Makes 1 (14-inch) pizza
Overview
Pig in Paradise combines smoky pulled pork, roasted mango, and a fresh mango-pineapple salsa for a pizza that’s sweet, spicy, tangy, and rich all at once. It starts with an olive oil base, gets a bold three-cheese blend, and finishes with a black cherry chipotle BBQ drizzle before the fresh tropical salsa goes on top.
Ingredients (14-inch pizza)
Dough
1 (14-inch) pizza dough ball (about 12–14 oz / 340–400 g), stretched to 14 inches
Base
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus a little more as needed)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or to taste)
Cheese Blend
½ cup (about 2 oz) Black Diamond Two-Year White Cheddar, shredded
1 cup (about 4 oz) Galbani Premium WMLM Mozzarella Loaf, shredded
½ cup (about 2 oz) Galbani Provolone Loaf, shredded
Roasted Mango
¾ cup roasted mango (about 4–5 oz)
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or to taste)
Pinch of salt (optional)
Vegetables
½ cup sliced baby bell peppers (about 3–4 peppers)
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (use half if you want less heat)
Pulled Pork Mixture
¾ cup pulled pork (about 4–5 oz)
2 tablespoons black cherry chipotle BBQ sauce (mixed into the pork, more or less to taste)
Finish
1–2 tablespoons black cherry chipotle BBQ sauce, for drizzle (to taste)
½ cup mango-pineapple salsa (or to taste)
Mango-Pineapple Salsa
¼ cup finely diced pineapple
¼ cup finely diced mango
2 tablespoons finely diced onion
1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño (or less, to taste)
1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
Pinch of salt (to taste)
Instructions
1) Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to its hottest setting. If using a pizza oven, aim for a high-heat bake that gives you a crisp, well-colored crust.
2) Roast the Mango
Toss the mango with 1 teaspoon olive oil and smoked paprika. Roast until lightly caramelized and softened. Let cool slightly before topping the pizza.
3) Make the Salsa
In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, mango, onion, and jalapeño. Add lemon juice and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
4) Stretch the Dough
Stretch the dough into a 14-inch round with a thin center and a defined rim.
5) Build the Base
Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
6) Add the Cheese
Evenly distribute the cheddar, mozzarella, and provolone over the base.
7) Add the Toppings
Scatter the roasted mango, sliced baby bell peppers, jalapeños, and the pulled pork mixed with BBQ sauce across the pizza.
8) Bake
Bake until the crust is blistered and baked through, and the cheese is fully melted and browned to your preference.
9) Finish the Pizza
Before adding the salsa, drizzle the pizza with black cherry chipotle BBQ sauce to taste.
Spoon the mango-pineapple salsa over the top. Slice and serve immediately.
About the Recipe
Pig in Paradise is built for operators who want a pizza that feels like a tropical special but still delivers the craveable backbone of smoky pork and melted cheese. Roasted mango adds depth and sweetness, jalapeño and chipotle bring heat, and the fresh salsa keeps everything bright and balanced while making the finished pie look incredible for social and menu features.
About the Chef: Zoe Zabroqski
Zoe Zabroqski is one of the rising stars of the U.S. Pizza Team world, blending bold creativity with a sharp understanding of flavor balance and presentation. She captured the Young Pizza Maker Division title at the 2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup (GPPC), proving that the next generation of pizza talent isn’t coming someday, it’s already here.
Her pizza style leans fearless and fun, with unexpected ingredient pairings that still feel purposeful and operator-friendly. Pig in Paradise is a perfect example of that approach: a sweet-heat tropical build with smoky pulled pork, roasted mango, and a fresh salsa finish that delivers both flavor and visual wow-factor.
