Pork Roll Pizza

Pork Roll Pizza is a regional specialty from New Jersey, USA, featuring a pizza base topped with the iconic processed pork product known as Taylor Ham (or pork roll), often paired with classic pizza ingredients like mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and sometimes egg. It's a beloved breakfast or brunch item that transforms a local deli staple into a hearty, savory pizza.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in fat and protein due to the pork roll and cheese, with a moderate to high carbohydrate content from the pizza crust. A single slice provides a substantial amount of protein, sodium, and calories, making it a very energy-dense meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Zinc	3 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Potassium	300 mg

Per 1 slice (approximately 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pork Roll Pizza is a quintessential example of New Jersey's unique food culture, elevating a locally cherished processed meat into a novel pizza form. Nutritionally, it combines the high sodium and fat profile of pork roll with the classic indulgence of pizza, creating a meal that's both a cultural talking point and a significant source of energy and protein.