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A ready to eat, hard, dry sausage made from beef and pork that is typically well seasoned with black and red pepper and then air dried. Italian in origin, pepperoni is classified as a small salami sausage that is available in short and long lengths. It is generally sliced very thin and served as an appetizer, as a pizza topping, or as an ingredient for a variety of food dishes, such as pasta and meat. It is available in different lengths and diameters, either pre-sliced or in sticks. The smallest sticks can be eaten out of hand as a snack, while the larger sticks, ranging in size from over an inch to 4 inches in diameter, can be sliced for use as pizza toppings, luncheon meats, or appetizers.
When using pepperoni as a pizza topping, often the fat in this sausage will be released as the pizza bakes, causing the pepperoni to be laying in puddles of grease. To remedy this, precook the pepperoni in a microwave to release the fat. This can best be accomplished by placing several layers of paper toweling on a plate and placing the pepperoni on the toweling. To keep the thin slices of pepperoni flat during the mircowaving, place several more layers of paper toweling on top of the pepperoni and use another plate as a weight to press the top layers of paper down onto the pepperoni. Microwave on high for 25 to 35 seconds and remove the pepperoni, taking it off the toweling and placing it on the pizza. Much of the grease normally released will have been removed from the pepperoni slices.
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Turkey Pepperoni Slices |
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 serving |
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| Calories 296 |
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| Protein 11g |
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| Total Fat 15g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 28g |
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| Dietary Fiber 2g |
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| Potassium 198mg |
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| Sodium 618mg |
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| Cholesterol 15mg |
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| Serving Size 1 slice |
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| Calories 284 |
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| Protein 12g |
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| Total Fat 12g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 30g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 3g |
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| Potassium 171mg |
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| Sodium 617mg |
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| Cholesterol 28mg |
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| Serving Size 1 slice |
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| Calories 276 |
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| Protein 12g |
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| Total Fat 11g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 31g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 3g |
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| Potassium 172mg |
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| Sodium 632mg |
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| Cholesterol 27mg |
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Pepperoni term - Related Content |
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| A snack that is produced by oven baking slices of pepperoni. Typically, a stick of Pepperoni that may be from 1 to 2 inches in diameter is used for making Pepperoni Crisps. ... |
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| Wonderful idea for a warm chip dip or cracker spread—this fantastic appetizer tastes like pizza without the crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or Super Bowl parties. |
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| Kids will love this delicious, pizza-like calzone stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella. |
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| This American classic dish offers a different twist with the addition of pepperoni. |
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| This is a another way to thoroughly enjoy pepperoni - prepare a crispy version of this popular dry sausage. |
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| This great appetizer idea will be a hit at your next party or gathering, or serve it with soup and salad as a delicious substitute for bread. |
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