Pancetta recipes - 10 recipes
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon or Pancetta, Garlic, and Shallots

By gwendee1
My husband would not eat brussel sprouts until he tried these!
- 2 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped OR 1/2 cup chopped pancetta
- 1/2 cup sliced shallot (about 1 large)
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fettuccine Alfredo with Pancetta

By á-2267
1. Cook the pancetta until crispy over medium-high heat in a 3-qt saucepan
- 12 oz pancetta, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lb fettuccine, cooked to al dente, as per package instructions
Crab & Avocado Salad with Pancetta

By danyell923
Refreshingly filling without the guilt, Crab & Avocado Salad with Pancetta is the perfect combination of your favo...
- 12 thin slices pancetta
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 2 small heads Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 1 (14 -ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through
- 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Freshly ground pepper
Butternut Squash Soup with Crisp Pancetta

By á-2825
1. Preheat the oven to 400°
- 4 medium butternut squash (6 pounds)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 very thin slices of pancetta (3 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
- 6 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Sugar (optional)
Gouda, Pancetta, & Onion Fondue with Pretzels

By á-174535
So tasty! This cumin-spiced Gouda fondue is best served with soft, warm pretzels or pickled vegetables for dipping
- 4 ounces pancetta, thickly sliced, chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound Gouda, coarsely shredded
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dry Riesling
- 8 soft pretzels, warmed
- cubed seeded rye bread, cornichons, and other pickled vegetables, for serving
Pancetta and fennel Potato salad (low FODMAP)

By aribear
This twist on potato salad is a delicious alternative to the traditional version, with an oil based dressing, it’...
- 1.5 lbs. mini potatoes (I used a bag of assorted coloured minis to add some colour to the salad)
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 600 g sliced pancetta,cut into 1/4-inch pieces (or try using bacon or ham)
- 1 tbsp cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp garlic infused olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
BITTERSWEET SQUASH WITH PANCETTA AND LEEKS

By joanmarie
1. Sprinkle sugar evenly over bottom of large deep skillet
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 oz. chopped pancetta*
- 2 1/2 lb. butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (5 cups)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup lower-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Beef Chili with Pancetta, Ancho and Chocolate

By margiekyle
Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
- 2 ancho chiles—stemmed, seeded and crumbled
- 1/4 pound pancetta, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 pounds ground beef chuck
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (2 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons red chile powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- One 12-ounce bottle dark beer (such as Negra Modelo)
- Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
- One 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- Sliced avocado, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, grated cheddar, diced white onion, lime slices and sour cream for serving
Pea and Pancetta Spaghetti Carbonara

By charlotteh371
cook spaghetti according to package directions
- 1 (1lb) pkg spaghetti
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen sweet peas
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 6 oz pancetta, chopped
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 shallot diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- freshly grated parm cheese
- chopped fresh mint
Homemade Pancetta

By chrisd9969
1. Trim the belly so that its edges are neat and square
- One 5-pound slab pork belly, skin removed
- For the dry cure
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons pink salt (see Note)
- 1/4 cup Morton’s kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons juniper berries, crushed with the bottom of a small saute pan
- 4 bay leaves, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 or 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, divided
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