diff --git a/README.tpl.md b/README.tpl.md
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@@ -359,16 +359,3 @@ naersk.buildPackage {
 ```
 
 ([context](https://github.com/nix-community/naersk/pull/288))
-
-### Using OpenSSL
-
-If your application uses OpenSSL (making the build process fail), try:
-
-```nix
-naersk.buildPackage {
-  # ...
-
-  nativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [ pkg-config ];
-  buildInputs = with pkgs; [ openssl ];
-}
-```