What Are the Ingredients in Pepperoni

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At the grocery store, check the fat-to-meat ratio. If the package feels oily or greasy in your hand, that’s actually a good sign—it means the fat content is high, which means better crisping.

For the best texture, buy whole sticks instead of pre-sliced. Sliced pepperoni oxidizes and dries out faster. A stick stays fresh in the fridge for weeks, and you can cut it to your preferred thickness.

Want to avoid the nitrite rabbit hole? Look for brands labeled “no artificial nitrates or nitrites”—just be ready to pay a little more. Brands like Vermont Smoke & Cure and Molinari make excellent, clean-label versions.

A Fun Little Fact About Curls

Ever notice how pepperoni cups when you bake it? That’s called the "cup and char" effect. It happens when the casing contracts faster than the meat, forcing the edges to curl up. Pizza chefs actually celebrate this reaction.

You can encourage cupping by placing slices slightly overlapping on your pizza. The overlapping edges trap steam, creating a self-basting effect. It’s science you can eat.

And in some pizza joints, they specifically order natural casing pepperoni for that extra snap. The casing is made from animal intestines—so it’s truly nose-to-tail eating at its snappiest.