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pancetta Definition

pan·cetta (pän c̸het′ə)

noun

Italian bacon that usually has been cured with salt and spices rather than by smoking

Etymology: It

pancetta Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: Meanwhile, for the red cabbage, heat the oil in a saucepan and add the pancetta, shallots and garlic.
  • dice: Seared scallops on broad bean purée take on the lingering, smoky aftertaste of finely diced wild boar pancetta.

Adjective modifier

  • crispy: My starter of scallops ( £ 7.95 ) came with a really lively pineapple salsa and crispy pancetta.
  • crisp: Pour into warmed bowls and sit the crisp pancetta on top.