"Pepperoni was conspicuously absent from all this... and that's because it took until 1919 for the first pepperoni sausage to be made when people spiced dry salami with paprika and chili powder."
"Even then, it took until 1950 for the first-of-its-kind pepperoni pizza to show up on the menu of a place called The Spot in Connecticut."
"Now, about a third of all American pizzas come with pepperoni slices - not bad for something that didn't even exist on pizza fifty years ago."
"Beyond sausage and bacon, pizzerias were hugely creative when it came to new toppings as they tried to appeal to American tastes."
Pepperoni is a modern addition to pizza, having only been introduced in the early 20th century. Original pizzas were simple, typically topped with cheese, tomatoes, and herbs. The first pepperoni sausage was created in 1919, and the first pepperoni pizza appeared in 1950. Since then, pepperoni has gained immense popularity, now topping nearly one-third of all pizzas in the U.S. This topping's rise reflects the evolving American palate and the creativity of pizzerias in experimenting with various ingredients.
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