How to Make BBQ Brisket Pizza at Home

BBQ Brisket Pizza combines the rich, smoky taste of beef brisket with the classic comfort of pizza. This recipe offers a delightful twist with sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, melty cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onions, and a fresh cilantro finish, all cooked to perfection on a Traeger grill with pecan wood pellets.

Ingredients:

• Dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 packets active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • Cornmeal as needed

• Toppings:

  • 1 cup Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound leftover chopped brisket
  • 2 chopped jalapeños
  • 1/2 chopped red onion
  • 3 diced Roma tomatoes
  • Traeger Prime Rib Rub as needed
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Ranch dressing as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • Mix warm water with yeast and let sit until foamy. Add sugar, salt, oil, and flour to form a dough ball.
   • Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

2. Shape the Pizza:

   • Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead briefly, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
   • Divide the dough in half, stretch each into a 12-inch circle, and place on a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or sheet pan.

3. Assemble the Pizza:

   • Spread BBQ sauce over each dough circle.
   • Add cheese, brisket, jalapeños, red onions, and tomatoes.
   • Sprinkle Traeger Prime Rib Rub on top.

4. Cook the Pizza:

   • Preheat the grill to 450°F.
   • Slide the pizzas directly onto the grill grate and cook for 15-25 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes.

5. Finish and Serve:

   • Remove from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then top with chopped cilantro and a drizzle of ranch.

Enjoy the unique blend of BBQ flavors and traditional pizza ingredients for a mouthwatering meal that's sure to become a favorite!