Tempuroni. Yes, That's Tempura + Pepperoni

Most men, when their wives go out for drinks with a friend after work, might instantly call up their buds and have a bro night — drinkin' beer, shootin' the shit, etc. Me, I saw it as a rare opportunity to get up to something Girl Slice would NEVER approve of in a million years were it a regular night around Casa di Kubs. I call that something TEMPURONI.

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38 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, July 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Tagged: deep-frying, Home Slice, pepperoni, tempura pizza, tempuroni

Top This: How to Make Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Slices

We showed you how to make a heart-shaped pizza on Monday. Today, we're going all in, with a heart-shaped pizza topped with heart-shaped pepperoni.

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11 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, February 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM
Tagged: heart-shaped pepperoni, how-to, pepperoni, Top This, Valentine's Day

Poll: Should Pepperoni Crisp-Curl Up or Lie Flat?

Apparently there's a debate among pro pizzamakers whether pepperoni should crisp up or stay limp. So, Slice'rs: Do you prefer crisped and curled pepperoni or rounds that lie flat? »

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15 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, February 7, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Tagged: pepperoni, polls

Which Delivery Pepperoni Pizza Reigns Supreme?

Clockwise from top left: Pizza Hut, Papa John's, Domino's, Little Caesars. [Photographs: Robyn Lee] Today has been sort of an unofficial pepperoni day here on Slice, and, with the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday (the biggest pizza-delivery day of the year), I thought I'd draw your attention to a Slice classic that might help you narrow down your ordering options come game day. Our Delivery Pepperoni Pizza Showdown ranks four of the biggest chain pizzas on crust, flavor, and pepperoni distribution. Give it a look-see before you pick up the phone....

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2 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, February 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: chain pizza, pepperoni

Everything You Wanted to Know about Pepperoni

The New York Times published a fascinating story about pepperoni yesterday that's a must-read. Starting with the premise that pepperoni is rare in fancy-pants pizzerias (it is, trust me), Julia Moskin then goes on to explain what it is, how it's made, and what its origins are (it's not Italian).

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13 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, February 2, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Tagged: hot soppressata, New York Times, pepperoni, toppings

Top This: Julienned Pepperoni

[Photograph: Adam Kuban] Though beloved by many, pepperoni may not be the most novel topping out there. And that's probably an understatement, seeing how it's actually the most-ordered topping in the U.S. according to many surveys that I am too lazy to google at the moment. (Oh, wait ... here you go). So what happens if you want to do something new with it? Aside from switching over to hot soppressata, you could try cutting it differently — and that's exactly what I'm going to show you.... after the jump....

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6 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, November 4, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Tagged: how-to, matchstick pepperoni, pepperoni, Top This, toppings

Chain Reaction: Papa John's Heart-Shaped Valentine's Pizza

UPDATE (2/11/2011): YES, Papa John's is making the heart-shape pizzas again this year. You know it's from PJ's because the little pepper is hanging out in the box. [Photographs: Robyn Lee] And there it is. Papa John's is once again offering its heart-shaped Valentine's Day pizza. When Slice ordered it online earlier this afternoon it was part of a special: $14.99 for a one-topping, thin-crust heart-shaped pizza and a Cinnapie (prices may vary in your area). Note that the heart-shaped pizza is only available with PJ's thin crust....

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13 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, February 11, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Tagged: chain pizza, Chain Reaction, Cinnapie, heart-shape pizza, Papa John's, pepperoni

Why Pepperoni Pizza Sucks

But can sausage trap its own greasy goodness, like this? Jon Eick over at the blog So Good has a great rant about pepperoni. Long story short, he don't like it. Here's why: If pizza is high quality, a mere slice of cheese is delicious. If pizza is mediocre, I understand the need to add toppings. But I have news for you pepperoni: you ain't all that and a bag of chips. Pepperoni, while ok, is simply NOT good enough to have earned it's place as the default pizza order of choice on merit alone. Hell no. I believe...

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114 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, September 17, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Tagged: Blogwatch, pepperoni, Pie-ku, rants, Toppings