Memphis isn't the only place where barbecue pizza is shaking things up a bit. Fortunately, Texas is thrilled to take the credit for this all-American cuisine, which is as popular and interesting in Arizona and New Mexico as it is in the Lone Star State. His chipotle barbecue pizza is one of the restaurant's most popular pizza combinations. When creating spicy pizzas, Gragg says, it is important to balance ingredients. He suggests that the robust flavors of anchos and pasillas work well with meats.
Green chile is very flexible and goes well with light fare, such as shrimp or vegetarian offerings.
Some of the most exciting combinations I found were located in Austin, the capital of Texas. This twist, he says, is the use of black beans, as opposed to pinto beans. According to Calloway, you'd be hard pressed to find anything in Austin without black beans on it. Once people get a taste for hot pizzas, they generally come back for more. And if the pizza's not hot enough for someone, Calloway says that a particular customer can add a little heat from the salsa bar.