Description
This spicy snack soon found its way out of the mines and into bakeries, bread companies, restaurants, and event venues across the state, frequently with additional ingredients like cheese, red sauce, or peppers.
Because the pepperoni roll’s reputation moves beyond the borders of West Virginia, this food continues to embody the culinary culture of its home state. It’s now found on the center of bake-offs, eating contests, festivals, as a gourmet item on local menus, or even on a bill within the state’s legislature.
The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll is a comprehensive history of the unofficial state food of West Virginia. With over 100 photographs and countless recipes and recollections, it tells the tale of the immigrants, business owners, laborers, and citizens who have developed and devoured this straightforward yet practical food since its invention.