Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Italian bacon that has been cured in salt and spices and then air-dried.
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- noun A
cured belly orpork ;bacon .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Only a small amount of pancetta is needed improve the taste of savory sauces (a corollary to the principle that everything tastes better with bacon).
About Pancetta with Recipes for Pasta with Squash, Arugula, and Pancetta & Pasta with Pork in Garlic-Wine Sauce (Ιταλική Πανσέτα με Ζυμαρικά) Laurie Constantino 2009
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Only a small amount of pancetta is needed improve the taste of savory sauces (a corollary to the principle that everything tastes better with bacon).
Archive 2009-01-01 Laurie Constantino 2009
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Remove the cooked pancetta from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain it on paper towels.
Recipes: Mushroom Stifado & Mushroom, Pancetta, and Feta Stifado (Μανιτάρια Στιφάδο & Μανιτάρια, Ιταλική Πανσέτα, και Φέτα Στιφάδο) Laurie Constantino 2008
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Salt (if the pancetta is very salty, omit the salt)
Recipes: Butternut Squash and Pancetta Risotto & Pan Fried Scallops and Capers (Κολοκύθα Ριζότο με Ιταλική Πανσέτα & Χτένια με Κάπαρης) Laurie Constantino 2008
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Too often, the only readily available pancetta is sold in pre-sliced 3-ounce vacuum-packed plastic bags.
Recipe: Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Chorizo, Spinach, Lemon, and Pancetta & Chorizo and Spinach Pilaf Laurie Constantino 2008
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Salt (if the pancetta is very salty, omit the salt)
Archive 2008-03-01 Laurie Constantino 2008
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Too often, the only readily available pancetta is sold in pre-sliced 3-ounce vacuum-packed plastic bags.
Archive 2008-05-01 Laurie Constantino 2008
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Remove the cooked pancetta from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain it on paper towels.
Archive 2008-03-01 Laurie Constantino 2008
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NOTE: The pancetta slices must be long enough to wrap all the way around the stuffed tenderloin; this size of pancetta is available only from deli counters and specialty stores in most of the US.
Archive 2008-05-01 Laurie Constantino 2008
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When the pancetta is done, drain it on paper towels; use the pancetta fat for sautéing the onions and mushroom stems.
Recipes: Morel Stuffed Mushrooms, Marinated Beets with Candied Red Onions, & Horta Salad (Μανιτάρια Γεμιστά, Μαριναρισμένα Παντζάρια, & Χόρτα Σαλάτα) Laurie Constantino 2008
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