Carnitas Avocado Pizza
Total Time
4 hours 45 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4 hours 25 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(2)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 ½ cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 1 ball pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup semolina or yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup tomatillo salsa
- 12 ounces mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup chipotle avocado mayonnaise
- Diced avocado, for serving
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Preparation
Step 1
To make the spice rub: Combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt in a small bowl.
Step 2
Sprinkle the spice rub over the chuck roast, rubbing in thoroughly on all sides.
Step 3
Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the chuck roast and sear both sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
Step 5
Add orange juice, cover, and roast until tender and falling apart, about 3-4 hours.
Step 6
Remove the chuck roast from the Dutch oven and shred the meat before returning to the pot with the juices.
Step 7
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 8
Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno, and cook until tender and golden, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 9
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
Step 10
Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with olive oil.
Step 11
Working on a surface sprinkled with semolina or cornmeal, roll out pizza dough into a thin rectangle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or pizza pan.
Step 12
Spread tomatillo salsa over the top, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mozzarella and onion mixture.
Step 13
Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and brown on the bottom and the cheese is melted on top.
Step 14
Top with shredded carnitas, chipotle avocado mayonnaise, green onions, and avocado.
Step 15
Cut the pizza into squares and serve immediately.
Step 16
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Chef's notes
The house smells amazing while the carnitas roast, though waiting can be torturous.
Leftover carnitas can be used for tacos with chipotle avocado mayo.
