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Pepperoni Sauce
Top Chef, Season 8, Episode 16, Elimination Challenge
Yield
4 1/2 cups to 4 3/4 cups
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
1. Toast the fennel seed in a small dry skillet 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 a food 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.
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