Ventreche

story28 · Post by **story28** » Thu May 19, 2011 04:51

Does anyone have any recipes for ventreche? I had been working at a michelin starred restaurant that had it brought in where we served it raw, shaved thin with figs, tomatoes, and grilled bread but what I have found online is that it is typically rolled (although the restaurants was not) and is in need of cooking. I have found a version that is smoked and another salted but I have yet to find one that allowed it to be safely eaten without cooking. Can anyone help me?

Dave Zac · Post by **Dave Zac** » Fri May 20, 2011 01:48

You say Ventreche, I say pancetta.

The panchetta (ventreche) I have made was cooked but I do eat prior to cooking as I prepare the meal. Never been sick from it and it is delicious.

Everything I read however, says pancetta is not meant to be eaten without cooking.

Dave