Pepperoni
America's most beloved pizza topping, delivering a bold, slightly spicy kick with every crispy-edged slice.
Pepperoni is a cured Italian-American salami made from a blend of pork and beef, seasoned with paprika and chili pepper. When baked on pizza, the edges curl into crispy cups that pool with flavorful rendered fat, creating an irresistible combination of spice, salt, and crunch.
Flavor Profile
Season: all year
Best Sauces
Pairs Well With
Pizzas with Pepperoni
The Purist
San Marzano Red Sauce
“A love letter to the classic New York slice, elevated with San Marzano tomatoes.”
Diavola
Calabrian Chili Oil Base
“The devil's own pizza: triple chili heat tamed by a sinful hot honey drizzle.”
Vodka Pepperoni
Vodka Cream Sauce
“The iconic vodka sauce meets its soulmate: crispy cup pepperoni.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes pepperoni curl on pizza?
Natural-casing pepperoni curls because the casing contracts faster than the meat when exposed to high heat, forming the iconic crispy cups that collect rendered fat and intensify flavor.
Is pepperoni pork or beef?
Traditional pepperoni is made from a blend of cured pork and beef seasoned with paprika and chili pepper, though some varieties use only pork or only beef.