Product Reviews and Ratings - Bacon - Pancetta by Beretta from igourmet

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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in:Meats/Seafood, Bacon

Pancetta is a traditional Italian specialty, used in a similar manner to the way we use bacon. Beretta makes a particularly excellent Pancetta from first choice pork belly. Just after production, the Pancetta is carefully salted, then flavored with select spices and tightly rolled. It is then dry-cured under the strictest quality control standards. By combining a time-tested recipe with Beretta's legendary quality, you can be sure that the Pancetta you bring home is the Italian original.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(10), High quality(11), Tender(3), Versatile(7)

Best Uses:

Entertaining(4), Hors d'oeuvre(6)

Describe Yourself:

Chef(3), Foodie(5)

Great Product

By SmokieBear

from New Castle, PA on 11/6/2008

Gift:

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great flavor to use in soups, risottos, etc.

Excellent product!

By PM the Gourmet

from Chicago, IL on 9/21/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Easy To Prepare, Flavorful, High Quality, Versatile

Best Uses:

Anytime, Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pancetta can be used in place of traditional bacon and adds great flavor to most dishes. It is a nice change from using regular bacon and adds great flavor.

It's like being in Italy again!

By Sven

from Los Angeles on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Easy To Prepare, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Lunch dinner

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Pancetta is great in sandwiches and on platter with other sliced meets. Add a little cracked pepper... I diced up the end pieces in small cubes and made a great spaghetti alla carbonara. Everyone in the family loved it.
However, it's difficult to slice as it falls a part toward the end. May be a bigger piece next time will solve the problem.

Great flavor!

By chef 13

from Haverhill, NH on 1/9/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, loved it, Versatile

Cons:

nothing

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, sauteed with pasta

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I saute it and add it to pasta, turkey sausage, black olives and sun dried tomato pesto.

Great flavor!

By ladychef

from Haverhill, NH on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Not too salty, Versatile

Cons:

A little fatty

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre, In burgers, With pasta

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Versatile enough to use in most any dish. Not too salty so it blends well. I have chopped it, sauteed it and used it in stuffing for chicken breasts and also in my special burgers for the family and friends.

I will be ordering again from this site.

By Brutus

from Kingsport, TN on 12/25/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Pasta sauces

Describe Yourself:

Creative cook, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Adds a flavor not found in bacon.

Exceptional pancetta

By Jerry (amateur chef)

from Weimar, Texas on 12/4/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Versatile

Best Uses:

good with eggs

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This pancetta is good to have on hand to use in preparing pasta and all kinda of Italian dishes. In addition, I have used it to stir fry with vegetables and mix them with eggs for a weekend breakfast treat.

Wonderful product

By Mara

from Charlotte, NC on 10/29/2007

Pros:

All Natural, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used this product in a dish with brussel sprouts. I cut pancetta in small cubes and cook. I mix it with a brussel sprouts that are cut in half and saute until slightly tender. The pancetta blend with it so well.

I used a little olive to keep it from sticking to man.

Tasty Italian Bacon

By John

from Lafayette, IN on 8/30/2007

Pros:

Balanced, Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Pasta Risotto

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very balanced pancetta, good ratio of fat to lean, the right amount of salt. I have used it risotto, pasta dishes, and heirloom tomato salad - all with tasteful results.

Love this product

By Deb from Oklahoma City, Ok on 4/15/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality, Tender, Versatile

Best Uses:

Entertaining, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Picked this up at Central Market in Ft. Worth, TX and loved it. Finding this quality in OKC, OK is impossible. That is why I ordered from [...].

Use as a base for braising meats!

By Sylvia from Midwest City, Oklahoma on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It worked very well!

I would buy this product again and again

By Amateur Chef

from Columbus, OH on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I prefer this because it is unsliced and unsmoked. I chop it and use it as you would bacon. It is delicious!

Pork product perfection

By Laura1008

from Minot on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

I use it in my stuffing

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The pancetta is a mandatory holiday tradition.

Customer Reviews about the Pancetta by Beretta at igourmet