pancetta

noun

pan·​cet·​ta (ˌ)pan-ˈche-tə How to pronounce pancetta (audio)
: unsmoked bacon used especially in Italian cuisine

Examples of pancetta in a Sentence

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Although the Gruyère adds a nuttiness that pairs well with the mushrooms and pancetta. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 Arrange pancetta or bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and cook until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes for pancetta; 20 to 30 minutes for bacon. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Swap bacon for pancetta or hot Italian sausage to switch up the flavors. Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025 Bigio will bring rotisserie chicken and pancetta to the mix, along with prime rib. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pancetta 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from diminutive of pancia belly, paunch, from Latin pantic-, pantex

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pancetta was in 1841

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“Pancetta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancetta. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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