Pepperoni Recipe

Pepperoni Recipe
Super homemade Pepperoni recipe that even the kids will love!

You can follow the recipe below, or just purchase one of our ready-made Bratwurst Seasoning mixes (scroll down to see links).

Homemade Pepperoni Ingredients:

  • 7 pounds pre-frozen or certified pork butt, cubed, fat included
  • 3 pounds lean beef chuck, round or shank, cubed
  • 5 Tablespoons salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 Tablespoons crushed anise seed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, very finely minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon ascorbic acid
  • 1 teaspoon saltpeter


Pepperoni Seasoning Mixes
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Suggested Casings for Pepperoni
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Hog Casings - 38-42 MM (1 1/2"-1 3/4") - Makes 140 lbs
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Suggested Equipment for Making Pepperoni
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LEM #5 1/4 HP Stainless Steel Big Bite Heavy Duty Electric Meat Grinder with Sausage Kit
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LEM 20 Lb Capacity Manual Meat Mixer
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LEM 5 lb Stainless Steel Vertical Sausage Stuffer with Steel Gears
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