Brown-Butter Nordic Pepperoni

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: pizza dough, olive oil, mozzarella and set within reach of the stove.
2. Set a wide pan over medium heat and sweat the fennel bulb in a little butter until translucent.
3. Turn the heat up, add the pepperoni, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Fold in the tomato sauce and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Add the white wine and let it reduce until it just coats the back of a spoon.
6. Off the heat, brighten it up with a grating of hard cheese and a final crack of pepper.
7. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.