"~patches~" > wrote in message
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> Nancy Young wrote:
>
> > "~patches~" > wrote
> >
> >
> >>Pepperoni sticks is another thing Pandora may not have come across. I'm
> >>referring to the pepparoni sticks like *Slim Jims* and the smaller ones
> >>many small butcher shops & farmer's markets carry.
> >
> >
> > Funny, I never would have put pepperoni and slim jims in the
> > same category. Pepperoni sticks are about an inch across, you
> > slice it an put it on pizza or serve with cheese and crackers, slim jims
> > you just eat out of hand, are nothing like pepperoni. Maybe a 1/2
> > inch across, tops. All beef, no pork. Slim Jim - jerky.
> > Pepperoni - sausage.
> >
> > nancy
> >
> >
> Maybe I have the Slim Jim name wrong but the things I'm referring to are
> pepperoni sticks. I'll check for some names next time I'm at a variety
> store.

We get them here, very commonly - called 'Pepparami' - really quite tasty
and very useful.


Shaun aRe