Natural-casing Pepperoni
Natural-casing Pepperoni is a meat ingredient where cut size, trim, and surface moisture matter. Keep the pieces dry for browning, cook to the texture the dish needs, and season with control.
Identity
Meat cut
Size, trim, and surface moisture shape browning.
Pat the surface dry before browning and give the pieces room in the pan. Match the cut size to the cooking method, then season in stages so the dish stays balanced.
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Reference image
Natural-casing Pepperoni reference image.
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Used In Recipes
Detroit-Style Pan Pizza
Detroit-Style PizzaDetroit-Style Pan PizzaMedium
- 12 ounces (340g) high-quality natural-casing pepperoni, such as Boar's Head or Vermont Smoke & Cure, cut into 1/8-inch slices (optional)
Sicilian Pizza With Pepperoni and Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe
Sicilian PizzaSpicy Spring Sicilian PizzaMedium
- 12 ounces (325g) natural-casing pepperoni, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices