How To Make Pepperoni Roses (With Video)
Pepperoni Roses - take your charcuterie board or grazing platter to the next level with these super easy pepperoni roses made with folded slices of pepperoni salami.
Servings 2 roses
Calories 70kcal
Ingredients
- 22 slices pepperoni salami
- basil leaves optional - to decorate
- a glass for construction mine is 6½cm (2½") in diameter
Instructions
- Fold three slices of pepperoni in half, and place the folded center of each slice over the rim of a glass. They should slightly overlap each other.
- Keep layering folded slices, overlapping each as you go. This example uses 11 slices.
- To turn out your rose, place one hand on top of the glass (the base of our finished flower), and with your other hand, grasp the base of the glass and flip it over onto your serving board.
- Decorate your rose with small basil leaves (if using).
Notes
- These salami roses can be made ahead, just cover them (glass and all) with cling wrap and keep them in the fridge until you need them.
- I find the sliced meat is easier to work with if it's not straight out of the fridge. It is easier to separate the slices without tearing them.
- The more you push the inside of the first layer of meat towards the sides of the glass, the more "open" your rose petals will be.
- The more slices you use, the bigger your rose. Feel free to keep going until the glass is full.
- Don't like how your pepperoni rose turned out? Just pull it apart and have another go!
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal