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  Homemade Pancetta by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pancetta is an Italian bacon and a delicious ingredient used in many of that country's dishes.
Because pancetta isn't meant to be eaten raw, the drying isn't as critical a stage as it is for items such as prosciutto or dry-cured sausages.
After drying, the pancetta can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for 3 weeks or more, or frozen for up to 4 months.
www.leitesculinaria.com /recipes/cookbook/homemade_pancetta.html   (687 words)

  
 Pancetta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pancetta can be rolled, the most common type (see photograph), or straight (with all the fat on one side).
When served on its own, the rolled pancetta is presented in very thin slices.
Recipes which include pancetta are called all’amatriciana, for the town of Amatrice.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pancetta   (131 words)

  
 Citterio Pancetta
Pancetta is made from the same cut of pork as bacon, except that there are important differences in the way it's prepared - and enjoyed.
Because of its dry-cured aging and because it requires little cooking time, the yield (and flavor too!) of Pancetta Citterio is much greater than that of bacon.
The distinctive flavor of Pancetta is the key to an authentic Pasta Carbonara.
www.citteriousa.com /pancetta.html   (179 words)

  
 all about Pancetta or Italian bacon on The Worldwide Gourmet
Pancetta is pork belly that has been salted, spiced and dried for about 3 months; it is often rolled up like a large sausage.
In Corsica, however, pancetta is considered a typically regional flavour and is used like bacon.
Well wrapped, pancetta can be kept for more than 3 weeks in the refrigerator and up to 6 months in the freezer.
www.theworldwidegourmet.com /meat/general/pancetta.htm   (153 words)

  
 Pork Loin Wrapped in Pancetta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Place half of the pancetta on the pork loin in a thin layer.
Fold the meat over the stuffing: cover the loin, especially at the seam, with the remaining pancetta; and tie with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals.
Place in the oven, pancetta side down, and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the loin registers 160°F. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
www.inmamaskitchen.com /RECIPES/RECIPES/meats/pork_loin_pancetta.html   (344 words)

  
 New recipe of the week: pancetta and walnut salad - MediterrAsian.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This Italian pancetta and walnut salad is a perfect example of how a small amount of meat can be used as a flavor and texture enhancer.
Pancetta is similar to bacon—except it's not smoked, it's cured with salt, pepper and spices and sold in large rolls similar to salami.
The other ingredients in this salad are very healthful including the walnuts (which contain healthy fats including omega-3 fat), the tomatoes (which are a good source of the cancer-fighting phytochemical called lycopene), and the whole grain croutons (which are a good source of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals).
www.mediterrasian.com /2005/03/pancetta_walnut_salad.htm   (202 words)

  
 Boston.com / A&E / Dining/Food
Since it is hard to find here, pancetta (pig's belly, like bacon, cured but usually unsmoked) or bacon can be used instead.
The fl pepper and pecorino cheese are also associated with this Roman dish and should not be stinted on in such a simple, robust recipe, good for any season of the year.
As soon as it is done, drain it and toss well with the pancetta, olive oil, and pecorino.
www.boston.com /dining/recipes/p/pasta_pancetta.html   (249 words)

  
 RECIPE FOR cooking Roasted New Potato Salad with Pancetta Rosemary Dressing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pancetta is a flavorful meat that derives its name from Pancia - Italian for "Belly".
It is made by rubbing a slab of pork belly with a mixture of spices and curing it for two months or longer.
In a small sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and pancetta 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
www.fabulousfoods.com /recipes/salads/potato/pancettapotsal.html   (228 words)

  
 Fava Beans With Pancetta Recipe | Recipezaar
The fat from the Pancetta does a great job of adding depth to the flavor and is a nice vehicle for the sage.
While the Pancetta is cooking, dredge the beans in the flour, they should be relatively well-coated.
When the Pancetta is done, leave it in the pan add the beans to the oil a little at a time, forming a single layer on the bottom of the pan.
www.recipezaar.com /141312   (369 words)

  
 Pancetta Grilled Figs
Pancetta is often described as cured Italian bacon.
Pancetta can be found in Italian markets, gourmet shops, and an increasing number of supermarkets.
Wrap each fig, topped with a sage leaf, in pancetta, and secure with a small bamboo skewer or toothpick by running the skewer or toothpick through the center of the fig and out the other side.
www.dvo.com /recipe_pages/grilln/Pancetta_Grilled_Figs.html   (415 words)

  
 DigsMagazine.com | nourish: recipes: PASTA WITH PANCETTA AND PEAS
alty pancetta, sweet peas and a creamy sauce make for a pasta dish that's so good that no one will ever guess how easy it was for you to whip it up.
Pan-fry the pancetta for another couple of minutes, until you can smell that good bacony aroma and the pancetta's starting to sizzle in the pan.
Toss the garlic and onion into the mix, and continue stirring and cooking until the veggies are softened and the pancetta browning, say 4 or 5 minutes.
www.digsmagazine.com /recipes/recipe_pasta-pancettapeas.htm   (415 words)

  
 Pork Loin, Radiccho and Pancetta Roulades   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bring the ends of the topmost piece (the one touching the radicchio) of pancetta over the meat.
Depending upon the width of the pancetta, most of the radicchio wrapped piece of meat should be encased in the pancetta.
When the oil is hot but not smoking, turn the heat to medium, and carefully place the enwrapped roulades in the hot oil.
home.earthlink.net /~ggda/carne_di_maiale_radicchio_e_pancetta.htm   (373 words)

  
 Bringing Home the Bacon — Or Maybe Pancetta
The most significant difference between bacon and pancetta is that the latter is almost never smoked, but they are often used in much the same way, that is as a flavor additive to other dishes, especially soups and sauces.
The kind of rolled pancetta that is made in Italy can be eaten as is without cooking, or at least the Italians are not afraid to eat it.
Bacon or pancetta are also wonderful additions to all sorts of souffles, quiches (use it instead of ham in a classic quiche Lorraine), and on pasta.
www.theepicentre.com /tip/baconandpancetta.html   (1699 words)

  
 Grilled Prawns and Zucchini wrapped with pancetta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Place the skewers on the grill rack and grill, turning one, for about 2 minutes on each side, until the shrimp are pink and firm.
"Pancetta, sometimes called Italian bacon, is cured pork belly.
In general, there are two versions: in one, the pancetta is cured in a slab and used as a flavoring in cooking; the other type is rolled and used as a thinly sliced cold cut for antipasto and panini." From Prosciutto, Pancetta, Salame.
www.inmamaskitchen.com /RECIPES/RECIPES/Fish/prawn_grill_pancetta.html   (239 words)

  
 Pancetta's Page
Pancetta waited until he thought he was alone, and waltzed over to the TV cabinet.
The first year we had Pancetta, he ploughed up my yard until it looked like a trench scene from a World War I movie with his rooting (thankfully, we have since broken him of this habit).
She's a lot bigger than Pancetta, but she has that mellow little saunter characteristic of the species, and their constantly wagging tail.
www.ponyespresso.com /pancetta.html   (942 words)

  
 Hormel Foods - Glossary - Pancetta
Rolled or round pancetta, which is not smoked, is processed by removing the skin from the meat and creating a rolled form of the product, similar to a jellyroll, that takes the shape of a large sausage.
Either rolled or flat, pancetta has a mild, lightly spiced, sweet flavor, which is less sweet than domestic bacon.
Pancetta is served raw as an antipasto or wrapped around other food products to complement the flavor of the food.
www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=33634   (278 words)

  
 Pancetta & walnut salad - MediterrAsian.com
A hearty Italian salad with pancetta (Italian bacon), crunchy walnuts, lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and a balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.
MIX together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a screwtop jar.
PLACE the lettuce, tomatoes, pancetta and walnuts in a bowl, drizzle the dressing on top and toss gently to mix.
www.mediterrasian.com /delicious_recipes_pancetta_walnut_salad.htm   (149 words)

  
 News 14 Carolina | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
While the pancetta's cooking, peel and chop the sweet onion and rough chop the broccolini.
When the water comes to a boil, add the bow-tie pasta and stir it around and then remove the crispy pancetta from the pan.
HINTS: Substitute bacon for the pancetta and broccoli or rapini for the broccolini.
rdu.news14.com /content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=84697   (304 words)

  
 Pancetta adds savory Italian flavor to chicken - Today: Food - MSNBC.com
Pancetta is cured with salt and other spices, is usually not smoked and differs from American and English bacon (which is taken from the sides and belly of the pig) in that it is taken only from the belly.
This recipe for Pancetta-Wrapped Chicken, "stolen" from Chef Scott Conant of Alto Restaurant, is straightforward, yet wonderfully full of flavor when combined with a side of seasonal vegetables.
Lay the chicken piece on the pancetta, and season it with a little of the thyme, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/14698124   (770 words)

  
 Recipe for Fresh Fava Bean, Pancetta, and Yellow Pepper Soup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
You'd be hard pressed to find more flavorful and versatile meats than Italy's legendary cured trio of prosciutto, pancetta and salame, and here's a book to help you put all of them to delicious use.
After reading the concise yet extremely thorough introduction, you'll be an expert at these delicious meats - their history, the endless varieties available and where the best quality products are produced, then it's on to lots of delicious recipes, like this one.
Add the pancetta, onion, carrot, and celery and sauté, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
www.fabulousfoods.com /recipes/soups/veg/favapansoup.html   (378 words)

  
 Recipe: Soup: Lentil Soul with Pancetta, Lemon and Crema -- WineSkinny.com
This smooth, comforting soup is jazzed up with garnishes of crispy sweet/salty pancetta, finely grated lemon zest, and a generous swirl of sour cream or creme fraiche.
Finely cube the pancetta and saute in a soup pot over medium heat until brown and crisp.
Serve garnished with a generous swirl of sour cream, a sprinkling of finely grated lemon zest, and the reserved pancetta.
www.wineskinny.com /recipes/soup_lentil-pancetta-lemon.htm   (279 words)

  
 Spinach Salad with Pancetta and Mushrooms - Fiorucci Foods
Heat 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil and pancetta together over medium-high heat and cook until pancetta cubes are crisp.
When serving, arrange some of the pepper, cheese, pancetta and pine nuts on top of the salad.
The Fiorucci Pancetta could be substituted with Fiorucci Mortadella.
www.fioruccifoods.com /recipes/spinach-salad-pancetta-mushrooms.asp   (181 words)

  
 NapaStyle | PLT Pancetta, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich
A PLT is a BLT with pancetta in place of bacon.
Unroll the pancetta slices and cut into 4-inch lengths.
Put the pancetta in a skillet and cook over moderate heat until it renders much of its fat and begins to crisp, about 10 minutes.
www.napastyle.com /kitchen/recipes/recipe.jsp?recipe_id=297   (336 words)

  
 What is pancetta?
Pancetta is an Italian bacon that is cured with salt, pepper, and other spices, but is not smoked.
Unlike English and American bacon, which are taken from the sides and belly of the pig, may be smoked, and are usually cut into slices, pancetta comes only from the belly, is salt-cured but not smoked, and is generally sold rolled up into sausage shapes.
It is available in any good Italian market and more and more supermarkets.
www.ochef.com /396.htm   (76 words)

  
 Warm Apple Risotto with Pancetta
Cut the pancetta into a small dice and add to the saucepan.
Render the pancetta down until just crispy and transfer to a paper towel.
Continue to cook until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy(not dry), adding more broth the cupful and stirring often, for about 25 minutes (the rice will absorb 5-8 cups of broth in total).
italian.betterrecipes.com /warmapplerisottowithpancetta.html   (320 words)

  
 Flavor Profiles--Pancetta
Pancetta, or Italian bacon, has the same mouth-watering crispiness of American bacon, but is cured with spices instead of smoked.
Rather than the sweet undertones from smoke, pancetta’s flavor is more piquant, often seasoned with fl pepper, cinnamon, or cloves.
Look in your grocery’s deli section for salami-like rolls, ready for slicing or chopping.
www.cookinglight.com /cooking/flavorprofiles/pancetta.html   (68 words)

  
 New Window - Waitrose.com - Glossary Term - Pancetta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pre-packed pancetta is available from Waitrose: Cubetti di Pancetta (cubes of pancetta), which are ready to cook and Pancetta arrotolata (sliced pancetta), which is ready to eat.
Uses: Cooked cubed pancetta can be added to pasta sauces, risottos, salads, omelettes or sprinkled over pizzas.
Sliced pancetta can be served with a selection of cold meats and bread as a simple lunch or used to top pizzas.
www.waitrose.com /frontend/popups/rec_gloss.asp?uidstr=1057   (146 words)

  
 BACON AS USED IN ITALIAN COOKING - Pancetta, Guanciale
There are two kinds and two forms of pancetta, smoked, and unsmoked, rolled and slab.
The rolled kind usually has less fat and is lightly flavored with cloves and pepper corns.
Guanciale is prepared in the same ways, but is a cut of the cheek as opposed to the belly.
www.e-rcps.com /pasta/basics/ing/bacon.shtml   (125 words)

  
 Cooking Recipes  Kabocha Squash Soup with Pancetta and Sage
Cook pancetta and make soup: Cook pancetta in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until browned.
Transfer pancetta with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Serve sprinkled with pancetta and fried sage leaves.
www.melissas.com /recipes/index.cfm?Recipe_ID=1263   (284 words)

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