What Is Pancetta And What Does It Taste Like?

Bacon's great and all, but have you ever tasted pancetta? While it's tempting to lump the decadent cut of pork with the likes of everybody's favorite breakfast meat — along with the vaguely similar prosciutto — they are not, in fact, the identical. Sure, you can swap out one for the other in a pinch, but, while bacon boasts an undeniably smoky, salty flavor, pancetta takes things to an entirely different level.