Cured meat · cured

Pancetta

Also called cubed pancetta, pancetta cubetti

Italian salt-cured pork belly, usually unsmoked, sold diced or in thin slices. Rendered as the savoury base of carbonara, ragù and soups.

Gluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodBacon

    Usually smoked, which shows in carbonara and other Italian sauces; choose unsmoked for a closer match.

  • T2 · GoodLardons

    Often smoked, which shows in Italian sauces; choose unsmoked for a closer match.

  • T2 · GoodSpeck

    Smoked and leaner; gives less fat to render.

  • T3 · In a pinchChorizo

    Adds paprika colour and spice along with the fat.

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