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Cold Smoked Pancetta Tesa (flat block) – 250g

Cold Smoked and Air Dried Pancetta Tesa

Enjoy a taste of North Yorkshire with our Smoked Pancetta Tessa, prepared by our sister company, Yorkshire Dales Charcuterie.

Created from North Yorkshire heritage breed pork, this pancetta undergoes a unique aromatic cure, is naturally smoked with oak, and air-dried for seven days, resulting in a product that’s rich in flavour and perfect in texture. Ideal for adding magic to any dish, our Smoked Pancetta Tessa embodies the art of fine charcuterie. Try this exceptional, locally-sourced pancetta.

£6.50

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Approximate Weight: 250g +/-
Shelf life: Min 10 days
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Introducing our Cold Smoked Pancetta Tessa, made by our sister company, Yorkshire Dales Charcuterie.

This exceptional charcuterie product is a celebration of the traditions of meat curing, delivered straight from North Yorkshire.

Our Pancetta Tessa is sourced from the finest heritage breed pork, selected from local farms to guarantee the utmost in quality and flavour. These native breeds are renowned for their exceptional meat, providing a solid foundation for our pancetta’s extraordinary taste.

The process begins with a careful curing phase, where we employ a mix of aromatics to imbue the pork with a rich and intricate flavour profile. This step is essential to develop the pancetta’s depth and distinctiveness.

The pancetta is then naturally smoked using oak, introducing a subtle yet profound smokiness that beautifully complements the meat’s flavour. This natural oak smoking process is key to achieving the nuanced flavour balance that characterises this pancetta.

The final part of the Pancetta Tessa process is the air-drying stage, lasting seven days, which allows the flavours to deepen and the texture to achieve its ideal state. This drying method ensures a pancetta that is not only full of flavour but also boasts the perfect texture, making it a great ingredient for various dishes.

At Yorkshire Dales Charcuterie, our commitment is to preserve the legacy of charcuterie artisanship, merging age-old techniques with the finest local produce. Our Pancetta Tessa exemplifies this commitment.

Some ideas for how to use our Pancetta

Pancetta Tessa, with its rich flavours and versatile texture, can be a star ingredient in a myriad of dishes, lifting simple recipes to gourmet creations. Here are some culinary ideas:

  1. Pasta Dishes: Dice the pancetta and render it until crisp to use as a base for pasta sauces, such as carbonara or amatriciana. The pancetta adds a depth of flavour and a pleasant textural contrast to creamy or tomato-based sauces.
  2. Brunch Delights: Incorporate pancetta into your brunch menu by adding it to omelettes, frittatas, or quiches. Its smoky flavour pairs wonderfully with eggs and cheese, offering a sophisticated twist on traditional breakfast items.
  3. Savoury Bakes: Use pancetta as a filling in savoury pastries, like tarts or turnovers. Combine with cheese, vegetables, or herbs to create an appetizer or a light meal.
  4. Roasted Vegetables: Wrap strips of pancetta around asparagus, green beans, or dates and roast until the pancetta is crispy. This method not only infuses the vegetables with a smoky flavour but also adds to the presentation.
  5. Soups and Stews: Add diced pancetta at the beginning of your cooking process when preparing soups or stews. It will render down and impart a rich, smoky flavour to the base, adding a complex layer to your broths.
  6. Salads: Render pancetta until crispy and use it as a topping for salads. It provides a crunchy texture and a burst of flavour, complementing both light and hearty salad ingredients.
  7. Sandwiches and Burgers: Incorporate pancetta into your sandwiches or burgers, either as a topping or mixed into burgers. Its smoky taste and crispy texture can transform an ordinary sandwich or burger into a gourmet experience.
  8. Side Dishes: Enhance side dishes like mashed potatoes, risotto, or macaroni and cheese by stirring in some diced pancetta. It adds a smoky richness that lifts the overall flavour profile of the dish.
  9. Hors d’Oeuvres: Create elegant appetizers by pairing small pieces of crisp pancetta with melon, figs, or cheese on skewers or crostinis. These bite-sized delights are perfect for entertaining.
  10. Pizza Topping: Use pancetta as a topping on pizzas, either on its own or in combination with other ingredients like onions, mushrooms, and different cheeses. Its rich flavour complements the melty cheese and crispy crust beautifully.

Incorporating Pancetta Tessa into your cooking not only adds a burst of flavour but also brings a touch of artistry to your dishes.

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UK MAINLAND DELIVERIES

We deliver on a next day service throughout the UK mainland (please see below for restrictions). Your order is shipped in an insulated box.

Our delivery service allows you to pick a delivery date in advance when you reach the checkout. Our delivery days are Tuesday to Friday.

We use a courier service. They will notify you on the morning of delivery with an estimated time for delivery.

Delivery is free on orders over £50. (under £50 = £12.95) Sorry This is due to the cost involved in our chilled packaging and courier cost.

 

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WE PROVIDE A TWO DAY SERVICE TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THIS IS NOT SUITABLE IN VERY HOT WEATHER These are:

Scottish Mainland – AB30, AB33-AB36, DD8, DD9, FK16

Scottish Highlands – AB37-AB38, AB42-AB45, AB53-AB56, IV21-IV24, IV26-IV28, IV40, IV52-IV54, KW1-KW14, PA36, PA40, PH30-PH33, PH34-PH41

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Ingredients: pork belly, salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, juniper, E250 sodium nitrite, E251 sodium nitrate, sodium ascorbate E301