New survey finds pepperoni ranked as favorite pizza topping

A new survey from BLACK+DECKER®, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has found that pepperoni is ranked as the favorite pizza topping with three-quarters of Americans eating pizza a few times a month or more.

"With endless possibilities, we like to think that every person has a unique point of view on how the best pizza looks, tastes, and when it is enjoyed," says Kendall Nohe, vice president of product management at BLACK+DECKER. "The BLACK+DECKER vera Pizza Oven is all about bringing fresh, customized pizza directly to your home and allowing our customers to craft their perfect pizza their way."

Pizza style aside, 84 percent of pizza eaters agree that fresh ingredients make for the most enjoyable pizza. The most popular topping is pepperoni (67 percent), followed by sausage (44 percent), bacon (39 percent), mushrooms (32 percent) and onions (26 percent). The least popular is anchovies (1 percent), followed by arugula (2.5 percent), eggplant (3 percent), shrimp (3.5 percent) and pickles (4 percent).

The most popular dipping sauces for pizza are garlic butter and ranch dressing (both 37 percent), while 16 percent of respondents do not dip their pizza in sauce.

The BLACK+DECKER Pizza Pulse Survey found that Friday is the most popular day to enjoy pizza, with 72 percent of respondents saying they typically eat it to kick-off the weekend. Classic New York style (29 percent) and deep dish (24 percent) were in a near tie for the most favored style, while Neapolitan style was the least (2.5 percent).