pancetta

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Definition of pancetta in English English dictionary

A cured belly or pork; bacon

Bacon

Cured pork belly that is rolled and tied Unlike American bacon, this is not smoked

{i} Italian type of bacon cured from the pork's belly which is seasoned and rolled up

is Italian bacon

An Italian bacon, pancetta is cured with salt and spices but is not smoked Recipe: Chicken Legs Stuffed with Pancetta and Cheese

Italian cured ham

Etymology

[ (")pan-'che-t& ] (noun.) 1974. Italian pancia (“belly”)