"Buy stick pepperoni (unsliced) for grinding, as it's cheaper." Plus, whole and unsliced sticks are perfect for grating — a great way to create a perky pepperoni garnish.

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Most high-quality pepperoni sticks are made by stuffing a spiced pork-and-beef sausage mix into a casing, either natural pork casing, or a collagen-based casing designed to act like a natural casing.

Another local fan-favorite, Roberto's Bakery at 23807 Van Born Road offers plain pepperoni rolls for $4.75, as well as pepperoni and cheese rolls and pepperoni, cheese and sauce rolls, both for $5.50.