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Crispy pancetta in a Le Creuset braiser, used as a topping for pizza, pasta, salads, and more.
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5 from 2 votes

Crispy Pancetta

Crispy Pancetta are rich and savory flavor crystals that take just 5 minutes to make. Just toss the pancetta in the pan, let it cook, then enjoy as a topping for pasta, pizza, crostata, or polenta.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Sides, Toppings
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 oz
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pancetta - Add the pancetta to a cold pan and turn the heat on to medium. Cook until caramelized and occasionally stir, about 5-7 minutes, then remove the pancetta from the pan. Use in pastas, on salads, and more.
    4 oz pancetta

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Notes

Cooking Tips
  • Use leftover pancetta oil to saute vegetables. It will give the vegetables even more flavor. 
  • Keep an eye on the pancetta while it cooks because the small pieces can burn quickly.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the pancetta won't cook evenly and may steam instead of crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 56mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg