{"product_id":"smoking-goose-pancetta-tesa","title":"Pancetta Tesa, 8 oz","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSmoking Goose Pancetta Tesa (8 oz)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flavor base Italian cooks start with.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePancetta is pork belly cured with salt and spices, Italian style. Smoking Goose cures theirs with garlic, black pepper, juniper, nutmeg, bay leaf, and a splash of red wine, then hangs the belly flat from one end to age. That's what tesa means: taut. Pancetta aged flat instead of rolled slices clean and dices evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDice it and render it slowly to start a pot of red sauce, soup, or beans. Crisp it for carbonara or amatriciana. Toss it with Brussels sprouts or green beans for a holiday side, or cut it long and thin to wrap a pork roast, scallops, or dates before they go in the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePancetta is cured, not cooked. Cook it until browned and crisp, to an internal temperature of 160°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put diced pancetta in a cold pan over medium-low heat so the fat renders before it browns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the fat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook your onions, garlic, or vegetables right in it. That's where the flavor is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste before you salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's cured with salt, so the dish may not need more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 8 oz piece, unsliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly cured with garlic, spices, red wine, and bay leaf, then hung flat to age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Smoking Goose, Indianapolis, Indiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw: cook to 160°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps about 7 months frozen. Best-by date is on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips frozen with dry ice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork Belly, Salt, Garlic, Spices (Black Pepper, Juniper Berries, Nutmeg), Brown Sugar, Red Wine, Bay Leaf, Celery Powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does tesa mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaut. Most pancetta is rolled into a log. Pancetta tesa is hung flat from one end while it ages, so it's easier to slice and dice evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from bacon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacon is usually smoked and sold sliced. Pancetta gets its flavor from the spices in the cure and comes as a piece you cut yourself, so you can dice it or slice it however the recipe needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fully cooked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It's cured, not cooked. Cook it to 160°F before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt arrives frozen. Keep it frozen until you need it, then thaw it in the refrigerator and keep it refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndianapolis, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanham.com\/collections\/smoking-goose\"\u003eExplore more Smoking Goose →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoking Goose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67707369849000,"sku":"AH-SG-PANCETTA","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3869\/5336\/files\/PancettaTesa_1200x1200_a3fc63ad-d62b-48cb-bccc-33b0e35c1656.jpg?v=1792573198","url":"https:\/\/americanham.com\/products\/smoking-goose-pancetta-tesa","provider":"American Ham","version":"1.0","type":"link"}