Pepperoni

Pepperoni is a type of dry salami typically made of pork or beef. Though usually commercially prepared, it is possible to make homemade pepperoni relatively easily. As an ingredient, it is used to spice up salads, flavor breads, and as a popular pizza topping. Pepperoni pizza is the best selling pizza in the United States.

Fast Facts

1. Derived from Italian word peperone which means "bell pepper"
2. Popular pizza topping
3. Variations can be made with goat, fish, and turkey
4. Can be eaten alone
5. High in fat

Ingredients for Homemade Pepperoni

1. Ground meat (pork, venison, beef, turkey)
2. Salt
3. Black Pepper
4. Fennel seed
5. Mustard seed
6. Garlic powder
7. Anise seed
8. Sugar
9. Paprika
10. Red wine

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