Tears over Pancetta

What does one do when they have an overwhelming love for someone but that person is no longer here to receive it?  Well if you’re me, you quietly shed tears making bacon.  Since bacon makes everything and I needed a lot of making better.  🙂

It’s been a little over four months and I find that I’m doing well.  It took me about a month to get my appetite back but I’ve thrown in myself into food, God and work.  (Not exactly in that order.)  I’ve cleared out the negative relationships in my life and patched up ones that should have been mended long ago.  I put a lot more thought into what I say and what I do.  I think about what I want from my life and what I want to leave behind.  All thanks to you.  My promise to live a fulfilling and happy life may hit a few bumps but I will never take it lightly since that was our last promise and your last words to me.

I’m happy even as I cry with a gaping hole in my heart because you have been a part of my life.  I will always carry the happiness of our friendship and the sadness of your loss.  I’m even shameless enough to write of my dependence of your affection.  The proud and independent Susie only wishes to be scolded, teased, comforted and praised by you.  Your nagging over the last decade has really worn me down to become a better person.  Thank you.

Pancetta

Kosher Salt, Pink Salt, Thyme, Peppercorn, Juniper Berries, Fennel, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf and Garlic.
Kosher Salt, Pink Salt, Thyme, Peppercorn, Juniper Berries, Fennel, Nutmeg, Bay Leaf and Garlic.
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Weighed.
Pork Belly
Pork Belly
Top and bottom.
Top and bottom.
Zest of orange on fat cap.
Zest of orange on fat cap.
Date and label oven bags to cure in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
Date and label oven bags to cure in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.

Maple Bacon

Salt, Pink Salt, Brown Sugar.
Salt, Pink Salt, Brown Sugar.
Grade A Maple syrup.
Grade A Maple syrup.
Mixed.
Mixed.
Slather on belly.
Slather on belly.
Oven bag 7-10 days.
Oven bag 7-10 days.

Fat Rendering (Gone Wrong)

Beautiful trimmings.
6 pounds of beautiful trimmings.
Medium Heat.
Medium Heat.
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes

 

15 minutes... Produce beautiful lard but I was too retarded to cool it before the transfer. Cracked the jar and melted the funnel. Spilled more tears of over wasted lard for my confit. Not a good day in the kitchen.
15 minutes… Produce wonderful lard but I was too retarded to cool it before the transfer. Cracked the jar and melted the funnel. Spilled more tears of over wasted lard for my confit. Not a good day in the kitchen.

 

2 thoughts on “Tears over Pancetta”

  1. It’s like your version of “Like Water for Chocolate”. Chocolate and bacon….mmmmmmm. 🙂

    He must be quite a special person to elicit those kind of feelings…although he can’t be too bright if he’s not locking in on you. ((HUGS))

    Had to look up Pancetta. How is it most commonly used?

    Reply

    1. Pancetta the Italian form of bacon that isn’t smoked. I personally like it sauteed with vegetables or in a light cream sauce with pasta. It’s bacon without the smoke. Really good. 🙂
      He was really special and I miss him terribly.

      Reply

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