Posted on 09/20/2023 1:12:19 PM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: September 12, 2023)
PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY | SEPTEMBER 20
On September 20th, Pepperoni Pizza Day recognizes the most popular pizza ever created. The day celebrates the pizza enjoyed by young and old alike.
#PepperoniPizzaDay
While pizza comes with many different toppings, pepperoni is the single most popular pizza. Whether you like your pizza Chicago Style or New York Style, thin and crispy or deep dish, top it with pepperoni!
According to legend, Raffaele Esposito created the first pizza in June of 1889. The Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy, inspired the pizza maker so much, he created the pie-shaped delicacy. In the queen’s honor, he named it Pizza Margherita and topped the pizza with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. The colors represent the Italian flag.
When is National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day? Since then, pizza has evolved. It includes a multitude of toppings from anchovies and pineapple to sausage and bacon. However, pepperoni remains the most popular.
Italian-Americans developed the ever-popular topping through time-honored sausage-making techniques. Seasoned pork and beef sausage are smoked and cured. Once the product is ready to be sliced, it’s placed on a delicious pie and baked.
HOW TO OBSERVE PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY
Enjoy a slice of Pepperoni Pizza at your favorite pizzeria. Invite friends and family to share their recipes and make your own at home. Either way, the meal will be fantastic! Don’t forget, take a photo and post to social media using #PepperoniPizzaDay. You can also give a shout-out to your favorite pizzeria or buy a gift card for another pizza celebration. And who doesn’t like breaking world records, especially when it involves pizza? Check out these 5 Amazing Pizza Records! Can you break one of them?
NATIONAL PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the source of this delicious food holiday. However, don’t hesitate to explore other food holidays. May we recommend these?
National Italian Cheese Month
National Goat Cheese Month
Guinness World Records Day
Pepperoni Pizza FAQ
Q. What kind of sauces go well with pepperoni?
A. The sky is the limit. Experiment with BBQ, ranch, alfredo, pesto, or traditional tomato.
Q. What goes into pepperoni?
A. Pepperoni is a type of salami. It consists of ground pork, beef, and seasonings and is cured.
P-P-P-Ping........Pepperoni Pizza Ping!.................
Every day is Pizza Day!....................
With mushrooms !
Too bad it’s a Wednesday. Slow day at my restaurant.
If my wife predeceases me (unlikely), I am going to spend an entire year eating whatever the special of the day is (unless I hate it!). Where are they all listed?
Pepperoni varies a lot between different makers. Which one is your favorite?
Gallo
Hormel
Boar’s Head (2 varieties)
Vincenza’s Crafted Charcuterie (which is sold exclusively at Whole Foods)
Margherita Pepperoni
Tempesta Artisan (Fermented not Cooked)
Hot Soppressata (southwestern Italian) (all pork)
Homemade
“...Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy...”
I always wondered where the name for margherita pizzas came from. I knew it couldn’t have anything to do with margaritas, the Mexican cocktail.
It was just a story to promote tourism. If I ever open a restaurant Im going to name a pizza the Trump and tell stories about the time he ordered one from me.
You could make each day a ‘special’ day, for example:
Monday - Sausage
Tuesday - Ham/Canadian Bacon
Wednesday - Double Cheese
Thursday - All Veggies
Friday - TACO PIZZA!
Etc.......................
And if you overcook them they become Savoy Brown.................
If she eats that she will be big as a that pizza..............
I’m not a connoisseur of pepperoni. It’s all the same to me!.....................
It’s much like which spices you prefer when cooking. Pepperoni varies a lot with the meat or meats used, spicing, and process. Some people abhor pre-sliced, so buy stick pepperoni, and go through the hassle of peeling and slicing it.
The real aficionados make their own so they can savor every last bit.
The best way is to get different types and have a tasting. Maybe with cheese, crackers and wine.
We used to do pizza of the month. Ran out of good ideas.
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