370175 Sun Feb 11 21:04:52 -0800 2007 14 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2283336 Does anyone know of a good source for imported Pancetta, from Italy, in the Los Angeles area or online? I've been looking for a long time. Whole Foods pancetta is too peppery. Most online sources only sell domestic or imported for Canada. I used to get a decent pancetta from Mr. Marcel in the Farmer's Market but I'm not sure if they still sell it. I just want the real thing and I'm willing to pay for it. Thanks! Sun Feb 11 21:04:52 -0800 2007 73769 wj818 1 2283459 I've never found imported pancetta in the U.S. Molinari in San Francisco makes a good pancetta. Not sure if it is available in southern California. Sun Feb 11 22:10:22 -0800 2007 2283336 15835 Husky 1 2284172 You can't get Imported Italian Pancetta in the US. Mon Feb 12 08:23:03 -0800 2007 2283336 70643 rachaels 1 2284184 I don't believe you can buy imported pancetta. Niman Ranch or ever better, Salumi make better products. We used to mail order both and freeze what we weren't using or pick it up in SF. Most of WF cured meat products are poor. In a pinch, the type sold by Bristol Farms is better. Now we make it ourself-- very easy. Mon Feb 12 08:26:04 -0800 2007 2283336 10099 JudiAU 1 2284907 Thanks for your suggestions! I'll definitely check them out. Mon Feb 12 11:22:30 -0800 2007 2283336 73769 wj818 1 2285347 Bay Cities in SM and Domingo's in Encino both sell a good pancetta, and rachaels and JudiAU are correct- you cannot buy imported Pancetta. Mon Feb 12 13:04:09 -0800 2007 2283336 15122 pizzafreak 1 2288755 Claros http://www.claros.com/ Tue Feb 13 11:22:52 -0800 2007 2283336 74154 irishkevbo 1 2290759 www.chefshop.com Tue Feb 13 20:38:09 -0800 2007 2283336 17034 luswei 1 2290777 I second Claros' or Mario's Deli in Glendale...I also got some from the cheese store in Beverly Hills.... Tue Feb 13 20:45:44 -0800 2007 2283336 23252 chefthisguy 1 2290963 My favorite Pancetta is the little cubes they sell at Trader Joes. It's become a staple in my frige to toss into soups and stirfries. --Dommy! Tue Feb 13 22:06:08 -0800 2007 2283336 10659 Dommy 1 3442217 YES - Surfas in Culver City has Molinari Pancetta. I just got some. Yum. Wed Feb 27 20:10:18 -0800 2008 2283336 170174 sweethawk 1 3442237 If you can drive to Pasadena the best is at Roma market. I've tried the one from Claro, TJs, and so far the best is Roma's market. It's essential to have a good one for dishes like carbonara (actually would be better to be able to find guanciale, but that's harder). Don't get too put off by the strong cheese scent at the store, btw. 918 N Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 797-7748 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/378178 Wed Feb 27 20:18:51 -0800 2008 2283336 46671 notmartha 2 3444013 "Don't get too put off by the strong cheese scent at the store, btw." Or intoxicated by it, as I tend to be, and wind up buying three times what you went in for! His Parmigiano (the principal source of the smell) is wonderful, and his handmade sausages are the best I've found anywhere, and cheaper than Claro's. And the mortadella, which a man of my age and condition ought to be avoiding, is simply pink piggy heaven. And yes - great pancetta. Thu Feb 28 10:47:27 -0800 2008 3442237 11478 Will Owen 3 3445198 yep roma and claros i prefer claros sausage over romas romas prosciuttois killer.and the owners a trip we are buds and im not even italian Thu Feb 28 15:54:41 -0800 2008 3444013 129879 JimmyC 4 3445209 Not sure which cheese gave out the strong scent, but it was definitely an unexpected surprise. Agree completely on the proscuitto and mortadella. They are heavenly! Thu Feb 28 15:57:49 -0800 2008 3445198 46671 notmartha