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A delicious French-style pancetta from the stomach muscle of the pig. It is generally sliced thin, seared, and used on salads or canapes. Any recipe that calls for bacon can be made with Ventrèche instead. It is often listed in recipes for Cassoulet or called for in entreés like Ventreche-wrapped Scallops or Ventreche Quail.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
2.8 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
50% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
okay
By ljb from McLean, VA on 8/25/2008
Describe Yourself:
Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious
Not nearly as good as pancetta.
GREAT
By TAD CALARA
from NYC on 5/7/2008
from NYC on 5/7/2008
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality, Versatile
Best Uses:
Game birds, Lardons, Pasta Dishes, Salad
Describe Yourself:
Chef
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
USE THIS QUITE OFTEN FOR BIG EVENTS WHEN SERVING SQUAB OR QUAIL. EXCELLENT FOR GRINDING AND ADDING TO LEAN SAUSAGES LIKE LAMBS NECK. MAKES WONDERFUL RABBIT DRUMMETTES ON THE GRILL WITH BASIL AIOLI.
Extremely Salty!!! And I like salt!
By funeeldy from Massachusetts on 12/26/2007
from Massachusetts on 12/26/2007
Pros:
too salty, Versatile
Cons:
Over Seasoned
Best Uses:
base of a sauce, Entertaining
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I would not buy this product again because it isn't much different than pancetta but it is much more expensive and way saltier. I don't believe this is true French bacon.
The real deal
By Marcel68 from Weston, CT on 3/8/2007
from Weston, CT on 3/8/2007
Pros:
Flavorful, High Quality
Cons:
A little expensive
Best Uses:
Hor d'oevre
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is the best I've had outside France. Crisp it up and use on salads, soups. Great with prawns and scallops too. Pricey but worth it
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By Bill from Fairless Hills, PA on 2/26/2007
from Fairless Hills, PA on 2/26/2007
Pros:
None
Cons:
Excess fat to lean ratio
Best Uses:
soups and stews
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Too much fat to lean to justify cost. Saltier than most bacon I've eaten.