# Smoky Pulled Pork Pizzas Pieology Pizzeria Just Debuted a New Sweet & Smoky Bbq Pulled Pork Pizza By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-12-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-smoky-bbq-pulled-pork-pizza References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/pieology-launches-sweet-smoky-bbq-pulled-pork-pizza) This winter, [Pieology Pizzeria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieology-pizzeria) is giving consumers a new high-quality meat topping and a new [Sweet & Smoky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork-pizza) BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza. According to GSR Magazine, "Pulled pork is the second-fastest growing protein topping for pizza nationwide" and is a " hot and on-trend item not often found in fast casual pizza." With that in mind, Pieology created a Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza that puts the tender meat front and center. The new pizza consists of Hand-Shredded Pulled Pork, red onions, cilantro, and a drizzle of Pieology’s tangy BBQ After-Bake sauce. In other words, it's a delicious mash-up of two of America's favorite dishes—[pizza and barbeque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-rib-pita). For those who want a more customizable option, Pieology is also offering its Hand-Shredded Pulled Pork as a possible pizza topper for a limited time. Image Credit: *Pieology.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Growing Meat Toppings:** The increasing popularity of pulled pork as a pizza topping presents an opportunity for pizzerias to offer unique and flavorful options. - **Fast Casual Innovation:** Introducing hot and on-trend items like Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza in fast casual pizza restaurants can attract customers seeking new and exciting dining experiences. - **Pizza-barbeque Fusion:** The fusion of two beloved American dishes, pizza and barbeque, creates an appealing novelty that can draw in customers looking for a unique flavor combination. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pizza Restaurants:** Pizza restaurants can leverage the growing demand for pulled pork toppings and innovative flavors to attract a wider customer base and stand out in the market. - **Fast Casual Dining:** The introduction of Sweet & Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza in fast casual dining establishments can drive customer engagement and loyalty by offering unique and tasty menu options. - **Barbeque Restaurants:** Barbeque restaurants can explore collaborations or menu innovations that incorporate pizza elements, tapping into the fusion trend and expanding their customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slow-Smoked Pulled Pork Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pulled-pork-pizza.md) - [Smokey BBQ Pizza Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokin-hot-honey-bbq.md) - [Grillable Pulled Pork Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-cozzi.md) - [Spicy Stone Fruit Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickin-bbq-peach-pizza.md) - [Pulled Pork-Topped Cheeseburgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulled-pork-bbq-cheeseburger.md) - [Summertime Barbecue Pork Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-medium-pork-pie.md) - [Brisket Burnt Ends Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnt-ends-bbq-pizza.md) - [Seasonal Cuisine-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hog-roast-pizza.md) - [Brisket-Topped BBQ Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-pizza.md)