The scary Chinese curing salt with the label whose ingredients simply read "curing salts" did the trick. I unwrapped my pancetta today, a day early because I couldn't wait, and sliced into it. It was a rosy pink, and boy was I proud. Three of us tucked into bowls of creamy, fatty spaghetti carbonara with no thoughts of death or dying, although death by spaghetti carbonara would be a worthy way to go.
Tomorrow, I am going to use some more pancetta and saute it with shredded Brussels sprouts. I see more cured meat in my future.
Perhaps I'm tooting my horn too soon since it has only be a couple of hours since dinner...
It looks gorgeous! Well done!
ReplyDeletedude, that turned out awesome! and death by carbonara sounds delicious.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear about the brussel sprouts--i never thought to shred them but i like the idea. do you use a food processor for that?
I've been following your pancetta progress and I'm glad to hear you're still alive.
ReplyDeleteFoodycat, thank you! Your charcuterie-making was such an inspiration.
ReplyDeletekimchi, yes, I use the food processor. Once the Brussels sprouts are shredded, they cook up really fast.
Andrea, I'm glad I'm alive, too! It's been a day now, and I feel fine.
Great job, it looks fantastic! And I think I'm adventurous for making my own yogurt;)
ReplyDeleteCan't stop dreaming of a big bowl of spaghetti carbonara now. Need to whip some up on the next rainy day.
Mejdool dates stuffed with mild goat cheese, wrapped with pancetta, and quick broiled to a crisp.
ReplyDeleteYou are a culinary genius!