Hormel Pepperoni

[z z]

So for the last several years we see these packages hanging
unrefrigerated in the stores.

I would always ignore those and look for the packages still
refrigerated-buying sandwich-style if neccesary. This year the grocery
stores here have reached a new low-none of them are refrigerated.

The pepperoni doesnt look right it didnt bake the same and it didnt
taste good! The expiration date is still a year away!

Yuck!

[dsi1]

It's a good idea to check the package carefully these days. Some
pepperoni has chicken in it or made from turkey - a horror!

[Bryan]

In my experience, Hormel products are never very good. Their canned
chili is awful.

--Bryan

[Janet Bostwick]

On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:47:24 -0600, Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost>
wrote:
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>
>Proper pepperoni does not need refrigerated. It's a dry cured
>sausage. Hermetically sealed or whole chubs are just fine. It is no
>indication of the quality - they just refrigerate it for peopel who
>THINK it's better.
snip
>-sw

I think they put it in the refrigerated area because shoppers look for
meat and sausage there. There are a lot of sausage products that do
not need to be refrigerated.
Janet US

[dsi1]

On 11/18/2012 10:29 AM, Bryan wrote:
>
> In my experience, Hormel products are never very good. Their canned
> chili is awful.
>
> --Bryan

My favorite canned chili is Stagg Steakhouse Chili. It's quite different
from other canned chilis. You can get a 6 can package at Costco. I
haven't bought canned chili in a while but the next time get to Costco I
will. I plan to open a can and spoon some on a tortilla, fold it, and
fry it on the contact grill. Instant lunch!

[dsi1]

On 11/18/2012 1:03 PM, Andy wrote:

> dsi1,
>
> I got DUI'd in 1998. Knowing I was having a two month license
> suspension, I did a wholesale club major bulk food supplies to
> live on during the period. One bulk item were two cases o
> Hormel brand chile con carne. Man, did I get sick of that
> stuff in a hurry. To be honest, I got sick o everything in a
> hurry.!!! Took a while or those foods to come back in favor.
> Except Bagel Bites. Never again! :P

If you're going to live off canned goods it's important to get a good
mix so you don't get sick of it. OTOH, there are probably people that
could eat the same thing every day. These people prefer predictability
and consistency and efficiency over everything else. I guess you're not
one of those people.

>
> Best,
>
> Andy
>

[meda...@gmail.com]

He's a stinkin' drunk. He eats whatever is easy to make. And he only eats once a day so it doesn't interfere with his buzz. If you ever met him, you'd be shocked at what a mess he is.

[Bryan]

Not my cup of tea, but I can see how someone would love it. It's like
nothing else, and is so unique that I wouldn't even call it chili. I
find it almost sickeningly sweet, and centered around bell peppers
The "beef" in it pretty nice for canned "chili."

I think all canned chili is deficient in beef, and I quite like Chilli
Man Lean Beef variety with added ground beef and some extra cumin.
Hormel has nothing going for it. At least ConAgra doesn't make frozen
pizzas. Those folks "could f*#% up a wet dream."

--Bryan

[meda...@gmail.com]

> dsi1,
>
>
>
> I was, at the college cafeteria! ;-)
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Andy

Stop lying, you drunk piece of shit. You've never been near a college. Here's a tip: soup kitchens are not for college students. Rummy.

[jmcquown]

On 11/18/2012 3:47 PM, Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:49:24 -1000, dsi1 wrote:
>
>> On 11/18/2012 7:06 AM, z z wrote:
>>> So for the last several years we see these packages hanging
>>> unrefrigerated in the stores.
>>>
>>> I would always ignore those and look for the packages still
>>> refrigerated-buying sandwich-style if neccesary.

(snipped)

>
> Proper pepperoni does not need refrigerated. It's a dry cured
> sausage. Hermetically sealed or whole chubs are just fine. It is no
> indication of the quality - they just refrigerate it for peopel who
> THINK it's better.
>

> -sw
>
You're absolutely right. Pepperoni doesn't require refrigeration. If I
want pepperoni I buy a stick and slice it myself. I can't speak to what
the Hormel slices are made of. Maybe I'll buy some the next time I buy
a frozen pizza ;)

Jill

[itsjoan...@webtv.net]

Yes, here they put in the refrigerated _meat area._ Not refrigerated but right there to get your attention. Hormel also makes a turkey version, I have not bought it and don't intend to.

[z z]

Tonight I took another chunk of french bread and used Hormel Calabrese
Salami (also bought unrefrigerated) and it was delicious. There is a
salad dressing called Ken's and they sell Three Cheese Italian Dressing.
Superb on subs-spread on the bread, top with salami, bake till the
salami starts to curl its edges, then top with mozzarella and lightly
brown.

Hormel must be doing something unpleasantly different to their regular
pepperoni which I have been buying for 35yrs.

[dsi1]

On 11/18/2012 1:38 PM, Bryan wrote:
>
> Not my cup of tea, but I can see how someone would love it. It's like
> nothing else, and is so unique that I wouldn't even call it chili. I
> find it almost sickeningly sweet, and centered around bell peppers
> The "beef" in it pretty nice for canned "chili.

You pretty much described the popular chili served here. It's called
"Zippy's Chili" and the best you can say about it is that it's
non-offensive. Rumor has it that it's made with mayo. What can I say?
We're not all that into chili over here.

[dsi1]

On 11/18/2012 1:37 PM, meda...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> He's a stinkin' drunk. He eats whatever is easy to make. And he only eats once a day so it doesn't interfere with his buzz. If you ever met him, you'd be shocked at what a mess he is.
>

Well, at least he admits it anyway. That's kind of unexpected.

[dsi1]

On 11/18/2012 3:20 PM, The Other Guy wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:49:24 -1000, dsi1

> I've found chicken and turkey pepperoni, but clearly labeled as such.
> Won't touch them in any case.
>

As I recall, the turkey pepperoni had a funny pale look to it. Turkey is
like a vegetable these days. They try to make fake meat products that's
supposed to look like the real stuff but it just comes out weird and
funky.

>
>
>
>
>
> To reply by email, lose the Ks...
>

[Julie Bove]

"z z" <angi...@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:24582-50...@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...

> So for the last several years we see these packages hanging
> unrefrigerated in the stores.
>
> I would always ignore those and look for the packages still
> refrigerated-buying sandwich-style if neccesary. This year the grocery
> stores here have reached a new low-none of them are refrigerated.
>
> The pepperoni doesnt look right it didnt bake the same and it didnt
> taste good! The expiration date is still a year away!
>
> Yuck!

I saw some hanging unrefrigerated that was not expired and moldy. Not sure
of the brand.

[Bryan]

How can the same city have the worst pizza, but the best pepperoni?

http://www.ditalia.com/Cured-Meats-Salumeria/Salami/Volpi-Pepperoni-1lb

--Bryan

[Doug Freyburger]

Sqwertz wrote:
>
> Proper pepperoni does not need refrigerated. It's a dry cured
> sausage. Hermetically sealed or whole chubs are just fine. It is no
> indication of the quality - they just refrigerate it for peopel who
> THINK it's better.

Agreed.

Hormel is my second favorite common brand of pepperoni. I like it
better than some of the uncommon imported brands. My favorite pepperoni
is Bridgeford. Not associated with the charcoal company.

[Goomba]

On 11/18/12 8:23 PM, jmcquown wrote:

> You're absolutely right. Pepperoni doesn't require refrigeration. If I
> want pepperoni I buy a stick and slice it myself. I can't speak to what
> the Hormel slices are made of. Maybe I'll buy some the next time I buy
> a frozen pizza ;)

Hormel is pretty generic dull stuff.
Lately I like Margherita brand dry cured pepperoni. Long, thick sticks
of it. Yum~

Secret pleasure- pan fried thin slices (drained on paper towel) slipped
into a peanut butter on toast sandwich. Yum!

[Brooklyn1]

On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:25:45 -0500, Goomba <goom...@comcast.net>
wrote:

>On 11/18/12 8:23 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> You're absolutely right. Pepperoni doesn't require refrigeration. If I
>> want pepperoni I buy a stick and slice it myself. I can't speak to what
>> the Hormel slices are made of. Maybe I'll buy some the next time I buy
>> a frozen pizza ;)
>
>Hormel is pretty generic dull stuff.
>Lately I like Margherita brand dry cured pepperoni.

Actually Hormel makes several kinds of pepperoni, the kinds most folks
find at stupidmarkets in plastic packaging is awful, but they make
*real* pepperoni (Rosa Grande) and that's what I buy... it must be
kept refrigerated... many delis sell it by weight, by the single stick
or as many as you want:
http://www.hormelfoodservice.com/products/product-details.aspx?itemno=6629
Typically sold in pairs, looks like this:
http://media.fooducate.com/products/images/180x180/00D59034-513A-4041-03B6-F7392811C3A5.jpg
Once you try Homel Rosa Grande you'll never go back to Margherita.

[meda...@gmail.com]

That stuff is shit.

[Brooklyn1]

Then don't shove it up your fat ass, douchebag.

[katie...@gmail.com]

Well I just bought some Haromel ppepperoni from dollar tree off shelf was green one half first have looked normal then I seen 2nd half while eating first half needs be refrigerated!!!!!!!

[m...@privacy.net]

On Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:55:46 -0800 (PST), katie...@gmail.com wrote:

>Well I just bought some Haromel ppepperoni from dollar tree off shelf was green one half first have looked normal then I seen 2nd half while eating first half needs be refrigerated!!!!!!!

Pepperoni is a cured meat, when done right,
and doesn't need to be refrigerated.


Hormel mass market pepperoni, however, ISN'T 'good' pepperoni,
and DOES SAY on the front of the package to refrigerate after
opening, and has a "prepare or freeze by' date on the package.

When they sold STICKS instead of only sliced, I'd leave it
out for days, even weeks, with NO problem. I still do on other
brands.