Pancetta di Prosciutto Crudo from Alba

Ingredients

• 500g raw pork pancetta
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf

Method

1. Cut the pancetta into thin slices, about 1 cm thick.
2. In a bowl, mix the salt, pepper, parsley, and rosemary.
3. Dip the pancetta slices in the olive oil and bake for 10 minutes at 180°C.
4. In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic initially with the salt and pepper.
5. Add the pancetta slices and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Finally, add the sugar and balsamic vinegar, stir well and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and add the bay leaf, stir and serve immediately.