PEPPERONI SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Pork     Dinner

Yield 4.5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, cut into small dice
5 medium cloves garlic, cut into very thin slices
1 pound pepperoni, cut into thin slices
1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 to 12 ounces canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juices
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 fresh bay leaf

Steps:

  • 1. Toast the fennel seed in a small dryskillet over medium heat, shaking the skillet often to keep the seeds from burning. They will become fragrant and slightly darker in color. 2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, until the oil simmers. 3. Add the onion and garlic; cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until they are golden and fragrant. 4. Stir in the pepperoni; cook for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and evenly coated, then add the toasted fennel seed and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring. 5. Add the tomatoes and their juices (to taste), the broth, and the bay leaf; stir to incorporate. Once the mixture starts to bubble at the edges, cover and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pepperoni slices will be soft, with a deeper color. Remove from the heat. Working in batches as needed, transfer to afood processor or a high-powered blender (including the bay leaf). Puree until smooth. The sauce is ready to use. Or cool, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

Gabriel Manteh
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover pepperoni. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your pizza or pasta.


Abdullah Bacha
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I wasn't a big fan of this sauce. I found it to be too greasy and the flavor was just okay.


King Jan
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This sauce is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great on a pizza with lots of cheese.


Sami Hasib
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I love how versatile this sauce is. I've used it on pizza, pasta, and even as a dip for breadsticks.


Essa Arando
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I would give this sauce a 10/10. It's the best pepperoni sauce I've ever had.


Meka Sanders
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love using it on pizza, pasta, and even chicken.


Amanullah Noonari
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I made this sauce exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sulaiman Barrie
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This sauce is delicious! I especially love the smoky flavor from the pepperoni.


JAY KUSH
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I love the combination of pepperoni and peppers in this sauce. It's the perfect amount of spice.


Ashley Marelle
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This is my go-to pepperoni sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Saadatu Atinuke
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I made this sauce for a pizza party and it was delicious! The sauce was thick and flavorful, and it held up well on the pizza.


Benjamin Lipenga
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This pepperoni sauce was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the smoky, slightly spicy flavor.