Flat Pancetta - 1.7kg apx

Flat Pancetta – 1.7kg (Approx.)

Quattro Stelle’s Flat Pancetta is a traditional Italian-style cured pork belly, carefully salted, seasoned, and air-dried for three months. This curing process enhances its rich, savoury flavour, while maintaining a silky yet firm texture that renders beautifully when cooked.

With its deep umami and delicate fat marbling, Flat Pancetta is an essential ingredient in Italian cuisine. It is particularly popular in pasta dishes, such as carbonara, amatriciana, or creamy risottos, but also shines when crisped in salads, wrapped around vegetables, or incorporated into charcuterie boards.

Product Details

• Meat: Free-range Australian pork belly
• Seasoning: Salt and spices
• Style: Cured and air-dried for 3 months
• Texture: Silky yet firm, with delicate marbling
• Uses: Pasta, risottos, charcuterie, crisped for salads or vegetable dishes
• Weight: Approx. 1.4kg
• Origin: Sydney, NSW
• Producer: Quattro Stelle

About the Producer

Quattro Stelle is a Sydney-based artisan producer with a rich heritage rooted in traditional Italian butchery and charcuterie. The legacy began in the 1850s when Antonio Sgro’s great-great-grandfather, Francesco Nicastri, and his brother Giovanni opened a "macelleria" (butcher shop) in Castiglione, Calabria, Italy. This family-run establishment, known as "La Chianca," was passed down through generations until its closure during World War II.

Seeking better opportunities, the Nicastri family emigrated to Australia, bringing with them their passion for traditional Italian salumi. Although they did not reopen a butcher shop, they continued crafting these cherished products for family and friends. In 2006, at the age of 23, Antonio Sgro founded Quattro Stelle, aiming to revive and perfect the long-lost art of salumi making passed down through his family.

Today, Quattro Stelle is renowned among Australia's top salumi manufacturers, celebrated for its dedication to authenticity, quality, and innovation. Their products set a high standard in the food industry, reflecting a commitment to craftsmanship and tradition that continues to influence and inspire others