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Smoked Pork Money Muscle Pizza

Smoked pork money muscle sliced thin and turned into the ultimate topping on a blazing-hot wood-fired pizza.

Time5–6 hrs smoke CategoryPork Watch4:50
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Method

  1. 1Trim the pork money muscle into a uniform cylindrical shape so it cooks evenly.
  2. 2Season generously with Double Double Coffee Dry Rub.
  3. 3Smoke on a pellet smoker at 250°F for 5–6 hours until it reaches 170°F internal.
  4. 4Wrap in foil with 2 tbsp butter and ¼ cup Carolina BBQ sauce and finish in the oven at 275°F until 203°F internal.
  5. 5Rest at least 30 minutes, then slice thin on a meat slicer.
  6. 6Build the pizza: dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and sliced smoked pork.
  7. 7Cook in a wood-fired pizza oven until the crust is crispy and the cheese is bubbling, then slice and serve.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Pork
Pork is a protein-rich meat that's especially high in thiamine (vitamin B1) — more than most other meats — plus B6, niacin, and selenium. Tenderloin and loin are lean; shoulder and belly are richer, so portion the fattier cuts.
Cheese
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and pairs naturally with smoke, but it's also high in saturated fat and sodium — a little delivers big flavour, so treat it as a rich accent.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Onion
Onions are low-calorie aromatics rich in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants such as quercetin. They add depth and gentle sweetness without much fat or salt.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener that adds gloss and flavour; it's still sugar, so it's used sparingly. In raw form it carries trace antioxidants and beneficial compounds.
Beer
Beer adds malt flavour and helps tenderize and steam in barbecue, and most of the alcohol cooks off with heat. As a drink, it's best enjoyed in moderation.
Butter
Butter adds richness and helps carry sauce into the meat, but it's high in saturated fat and calories, so it works best as a finishing touch rather than by the cupful.
Coffee
Coffee brings antioxidants and a bold, roasty flavour to rubs and sauces, and its natural bitterness balances sweet and smoky notes. Smoked whole beans are about aroma more than caffeine.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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