In Honor of Eric - Pancetta

[Gonna Smoke]

Well it's been 3 weeks and only just over 13% weight loss. I was looking for more, but it's time to roll some hickory smoke...

And a belly...

I'll be back...

 

[JBW450]

Following this in anticipation. Already looks amazing

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Well it is smoked and rested in the the fridge for 2 days...

Sliced and ready to eat...

First let me say that this is not traditional pancetta, it is Eric's "pancetta-esque" bacon. Traditional pancetta is not smoked nor does it have nitrates or nitrites in the cure. The aroma is great, I can smell all the seasonings and the wine especially with the test fry piece and also I can taste all the flavors. I'm thinking carbonara for supper tonight.

I will do this again and probably will try a traditional pancetta one day. My hope is that I did right by Eric's recipe...

 

[Brokenhandle]

Great job Charles! Now could you send that aroma along also!

Ryan

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Well it is smoked and rested in the the fridge for 2 days...
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Sliced and ready to eat...
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First let me say that this is not traditional pancetta, it is Eric's "pancetta-esque" bacon. Traditional pancetta is not smoked nor does it have nitrates or nitrites in the cure. The aroma is great, I can smell all the seasonings and the wine especially with the test fry piece and also I can taste all the flavors. I'm thinking carbonara for supper tonight.

I will do this again and probably will try a traditional pancetta one day. My hope is that I did right by Eric's recipe...

Looks like you did Eric proud Charles! I would also like to do a traditional pancetta one day.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Great job Charles! Now could you send that aroma along also!

Ryan

Maybe one day someone will invent aromavision...

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Looks like you did Eric proud Charles! I would also like to do a traditional pancetta one day.

I tried Brian...

 

[bmudd14474]

Awesome tribute and results.

 

[JLinza]

Awesome Charles, very nicely done. Im sure Eric would be plenty proud