PEPPERONI RECIPE IDEAS RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine seasonings and meat and mix thoroughly, using hands; cover and refrigerate for 48-72 hours.
• Form meat into two long logs or rolls. Place a rack (or pan/sheet with drainage) on a cookie sheet and put the logs onto rack. Bake at 200 degrees for 8 hours, rotating logs every 2 hours.
• Logs will be a bright pink when they are finished, and should be fairly dry and firm. Wipe off excess grease and allow meat to cool. Chill and then slice thinly. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook fettuccine until al dente. Drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook pepperoni until crispy. Transfer to a plate and wipe out fat from skillet. Make Alfredo: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add flour and whisk until combined. Let cook 1 minute. Pour over milk and chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Let thicken 3 minutes, then add mozzarella and Parmesan and stir until melted. Add cooked fettuccine and crispy pepperoni and toss until combined. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan and serve.