do you cook pepperoni

This is without a shadow of a doubt the easiest recipe I’ve ever uploaded to the blog. With just 1 ingredient there’s no way it can’t be! Having said that, there is a few tips and tricks to getting perfectly crisp pepperoni chips. Follow me…

What we essentially want to do is dehydrate the pepperoni, draw out as much moisture as you can whilst rendering down the fat. The more fat/moisture that is removed, the crispier they’ll be.

Pepperoni is a type of cured sausage that is typically made with beef and pork. It is already cooked during the curing process, so it can be eaten without further cooking. However, some people prefer to cook their pepperoni before eating it, either to crisp it up or to release more of its flavor.

How long does it take to bake pepperoni chips?

I recommend a heat of 350F/180C for around 8-10mins. You don’t want to throw them into a roasting hot oven or they’ll just burn. Fairly low and slow is the way to go.

Can I make these ahead of time?

They are at their crispiest fresh out the oven, but you can allow them to completely cool then store in an airtight container for 1-2 days. If you’re doing this just make sure you do pat them dry after they’re baked, just to get rid of excess fat/moisture.

These are great as part of an Antipasti board, but just as good with a dip. I love Garlic and Herb, but Marinara Dip or Even Pizza Sauce work really well! For more inspiration check out all my Delicious Dips.

For more easy chip recipes check out my Tortilla Chips and Pita Chips!

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FAQ

Is pepperoni cooked or raw?

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How long do you cook Pepperoni in a pan?

Place a cooling rack in each of the two aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking pans. Slices of pepperoni should be arranged in a single layer on the racks. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, rotating the baking sheet between racks halfway through, until crisp, fully cooked, and lightly browned. They could quickly burn, so monitor them.

How do you make pepperoni at home?

Pepperoni is always delicious, but especially so when you make your own. We’re showing you how to make pepperoni at home, with or without special sausage-making equipment. Place meat in a mixing bowl. Add pepperoni seasoning and mix. Dissolve cure in ¾ cup water. Add liquid smoke and red pepper flakes to water as well, if using.

How do you cook Pepperoni in the oven?

After your pepperonis have been in the fridge for 24 hours, heat the oven to 325F. Arrange them in a single non-overlapping layer on an oven-safe rack set over a sheet pan. You keep the meat on the rack so that fat and liquid can drip down off the pepperoni and onto the pan. In that way, they aren’t sitting in the liquid.

How do you make pepperoni sauce?

Place meat in a mixing bowl. Add pepperoni seasoning and mix. Dissolve cure in ¾ cup water. Add liquid smoke and red pepper flakes to water as well, if using. Add cure mixture to meat. Mix by hand, adding more water 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture is sticky enough to stick to inverted hand.