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Italian meats: pancetta & prosciutto

Pancetta, often referred to as “Italian bacon”, is pork belly cured in salt and spices, then rolled into a sausage-like loaf and air-dried. Unlike common varieties of bacon, it’s cut only from the belly of the pig, not the sides or back, and is never smoked. Prosciutto is an Italian ham, also salt-cured and air-dried. The true Italian variety is referred to as Parma ham, and comes from the northern Italian province of Parma, the same area famous for Parmesan cheese. Pancetta & prosciutto are available from delicatessens, including supermarket deli’s, and sold by weight in paper thin slices. You should use slices within a week, or store wrapped tightly in the refrigerator to prevent them drying out. Because these meats are cured, they do not require cooking. So for true Italian flavour, try serving with antipasto platters, in a salad combining tomato, basil & fresh mozzarella, as a last minute addition to pizza, or tossed through pasta.

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Heinz Recipe Favourites Beef \| Chicken \| Fruit \| Lamb \| Pasta & Noodles \| Seafood \| Vegetarian \| Pineapple Magic Quick Tip Italian meats: pancetta & prosciutto Pancetta, often referred to as “Italian bacon”, is pork belly cured in salt and spices, then rolled into a sausage-like loaf and air-dried. Unlike common varieties of bacon, it’s cut only from the belly of the pig, not the sides or back, and is never smoked. Prosciutto is an Italian ham, also salt-cured and air-dried. The true Italian variety is referred to as Parma ham, and comes from the northern Italian province of Parma, the same area famous for Parmesan cheese. Pancetta & prosciutto are available from delicatessens, including supermarket deli’s, and sold by weight in paper thin slices. You should use slices within a week, or store wrapped tightly in the refrigerator to prevent them drying out. Because these meats are cured, they do not require cooking. So for true Italian flavour, try serving with antipasto platters, in a salad combining tomato, basil & fresh mozzarella, as a last minute addition to pizza, or tossed through pasta.		HEINZ HELPER: Create your own weekly menus and shopping lists LOGIN JOIN Home > Recipes > Recipes Search Results > Recipe Details