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Pancetta: meaning, definitions and examples

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pancetta

 

[ panหˆtสƒษ›tษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Italian cuisine

Pancetta is Italian bacon made from pork belly that is salt-cured and spiced with black pepper and other spices. It is often used in pasta dishes, salads, and as a flavoring agent in various recipes.

Synonyms

Italian bacon, cured pork belly.

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Word Description / Examples
pancetta

This appears to be a repetition. The word 'pancetta' has already been described above.
Italian bacon

This term is sometimes used interchangeably with pancetta but tends to be more descriptive for audiences unfamiliar with the specific term 'pancetta.' It highlights the Italian origin and gives an idea that it is similar to bacon.

  • The Italian bacon brought a unique flavor to the breakfast dish.
  • We used Italian bacon for the recipe, giving it an authentic Italian taste.
cured pork belly

This term is a more general description of pork belly that has been preserved through curing. It can be used in various culinary contexts, not just Italian, and does not specify if it is smoked or not.

  • The chef served slices of cured pork belly with a side of pickled vegetables.
  • Cured pork belly is a key ingredient in many Asian recipes.

Examples of usage

  • Pancetta adds a rich and savory flavor to carbonara pasta.
  • You can find pancetta in the deli section of most grocery stores.

Translations

Translations of the word "pancetta" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคจเคธเฅ‡เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั‡ะตั‚ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใƒใ‚งใƒƒใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ์ฒดํƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู†ุณูŠุชุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅคงๅˆฉๅŸนๆ น (yรฌdร lรฌ pรฉigฤ“n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฝั‡ะตั‚ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒœแƒฉแƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pancetta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pancetta

Etymology

The word 'pancetta' comes from the Italian 'pancia', which means 'belly'. Pancetta has been a staple in Italian cuisine for centuries, with records of its production dating back to ancient Rome. It is an essential ingredient in many traditional Italian dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,291, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.