pancetta
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pancetta
First recorded in 1950–55; from Italian: literally, “little belly,” diminutive of pancia “belly, paunch,” from Latin pantic- (stem of pantex ) “belly, paunch, guts” + -etta diminutive suffix ( cf. -ette ( def. ))
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Pancetta is essentially the bacon of Italy, a cured version of pork belly that is often sold rolled into a cylinder, sometimes sliced and sometimes diced.
From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2023
Pancetta, crumbled sausage or ground vegan protein would all be stellar options here.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2022
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Pancetta makes everything, especially asparagus, better.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2022
Pancetta, like bacon, is made from pork belly and has more meat attached than guanciale.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2022
Pancetta is often sold pre-diced or sliced in supermarkets in the States, making it easier to source than guanciale, which can be obtained at specialty markets or shops.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2022
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