Balanced aromas
An element rooted in traditional production and enhanced by the PDO protection system.
Sweetness, balance and traditional processing
Pancetta Piacentina PDO
Pancetta Piacentina PDO is tender and melting, with alternate circular bright red and pinky-white layers and a delicate aroma with hints of spices.
Protected denomination
Pancetta Piacentina PDO
When cut, Pancetta Piacentina PDO has alternate circular bright red and pinky-white layers. It has a delicate aroma with hints of spices. To the palate, it is tender and tends to melt, owing to the presence of fatty parts that determine its delicate and decidedly sweet taste, balanced by the salty nature that makes this product so delicious.
Characteristics
Distinctive traits
Traditional tying
An element rooted in traditional production and enhanced by the PDO protection system.
Soft slice
An element rooted in traditional production and enhanced by the PDO protection system.
Controlled supply chain
An element rooted in traditional production and enhanced by the PDO protection system.
Sensory characteristics
Slice, aroma and taste
When cut, the slice has alternate circular bright red and pinky-white layers.
It has a delicate aroma with hints of spices.
To the palate, it is tender and tends to melt, owing to the presence of fatty parts which also determine its delicate and decidedly sweet taste, balanced by its salty nature.
Raw material and territory
Origin of the pork and processing area
Pancetta Piacentina comes from the fatty pork cut known as pancettone.
The raw material comes from pigs born and reared in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, while production is limited to the province of Piacenza, where the climate is decisive for its characteristics.
Processing
The traditional production phases
- The process begins with salting: the meat is rubbed with a traditional mixture of salt and spices.
- A cold resting period follows, allowing salt and aromas to distribute evenly through the meat.
- After massaging, the pancette are rolled, tied and dried in dedicated rooms for 10 to 15 days.
- Once drying is complete, ageing begins and lasts four months.
PDO mark
Finished product and guarantee
The finished product has a cylindrical shape and weighs between 4 and 8 kg.
Pancetta Piacentina is placed on the market with the PDO mark, guaranteeing its origin and respect for traditional production practices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Essential answers to understand denomination, production rules and guarantees.
Does Pancetta Piacentina PDO follow production rules?
Yes. Every production phase is regulated by official rules and verified by the competent control bodies.
What is the role of the Consortium?
The Consortium promotes, enhances and protects the denomination against misuse and imitation.
Recipes
Recipes with Pancetta Piacentina PDO
Ideas and pairings that enhance the taste, aroma and character of Pancetta Piacentina PDO in the kitchen.
Pancetta Piacentina PDO
Sandwich with Pancetta Piacentina PDO, seared pineapple, sauteed chicory and cashews
A Daniele Reponi recipe combining Pancetta Piacentina PDO, seared pineapple, sauteed chicory and chopped cashews.
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Learn more about Pancetta Piacentina PDO
Read the official production rules or contact the Consortium for institutional information.