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Wordless Wednesday: 1/11/2012

In Wordless Wednesday - By BBQGrail, on January 11th, 2012 - 1 comment - (Comments closed)

Drying Pancetta Day 14

In Artisan Fare - By BBQGrail, on March 20th, 2010 - Comments closed

Today was the day the pancetta was supposed to be finished. And as things often go when learning to do something new it wasn’t meant to be. When I cut down the pancetta and sliced the top off it was apparent that the drying time »» Continue reading »»

Drying Pancetta Day 3

In Artisan Fare - By BBQGrail, on March 9th, 2010 - Comments closed

After only three days the pancetta is starting to take shape. The aroma is amazing. Compare this picture with the first day of drying and you’ll be able to see quite a change already. »» Continue reading »»

Just Hanging Around With My Pancetta

In Artisan Fare - By BBQGrail, on March 6th, 2010 - Comments closed

Today marked the end of the seven day curing period for my first pancetta effort. It’s got nice color and a fantastic aroma. Here’s a shot of the pancetta when it first came out of the refrigerator. »» Continue reading »»

Pancetta Day 2

In Artisan Fare - By BBQGrail, on March 2nd, 2010 - Comments closed

The pancetta has been curing for two days now. It was time to turn it over. The smell, with the Juniper Berries, thyme and rosemary is simply amazing. In just two days the color is turning a nice red. I’m pretty excited about how »» Continue reading »»

Here We Go! Curing Pancetta

In Artisan Fare - By BBQGrail, on February 27th, 2010 - Comments closed

Pancetta is an Italian style bacon that has been cured with salt, pepper and other spices. Unlike English and American bacon, Pancetta is not normally not smoked. Pancetta is usually rolled into sausage type shapes unlike other bacon. I purchased a 6 pound piece of »» Continue reading »»