A welcome alternative to bacon, pan-crisped pancetta is great on a sandwich or atop eggs.

This recipe was featured as part of our Oh, Crap! It’s Mother’s Day! story.

  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total: 25 mins Active: 25 mins

  • 6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta

  1. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. In batches, add pancetta and cook until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
  2. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate and let drain briefly. Serve.