Pancetta crispy fried with olive oil, herbs & lemon

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April 30, 2026

Maximilian Nothas

Pancetta kross gebraten mit Olivenöl, Kräutern & Zitrone

Pancetta, slowly fried until crispy or toasted in a contact grill, meets fresh lemon and high-quality olive oil – simple, intense, and exactly what a good product needs: little, but done right. A quick Mediterranean recipe with maximum flavor.

⏱ Duration: 10–15 min

🍽 Portions: 2

🥄 Level: easy

Two fried pancetta slices on a silver fork, drizzled with a drop of olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt and black pepper, against a dark background – Sarmakinas Pancetta Recipe

Ingredients

• 3–4 slices of pancetta (approx. 0.5 cm thick)

• 1–2 tbsp Sarmakinas Olive Oil

• Zest of ½ lemon

• A squeeze of lemon juice

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Coarse sea salt

• Optional: Thyme or rosemary

Preparation

In the pan (classic)

1. Place pancetta in a cold pan and heat slowly.

2. Render over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.

3. Flip and fry briefly until done.

In the contact grill (faster & more even)

1. Preheat contact grill.

2. Place pancetta slices and grill for 3–5 minutes until crispy.

3. No additional fat needed – the pancetta releases enough.

Finish

1. Arrange pancetta on a plate.

2. Season with lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper.

3. Finish with Sarmakinas Olive Oil – visible, but sparingly applied.

Close-up of crispy fried pancetta strips on a dark plate, with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and fresh herbs – Detail view from Sarmakinas' Pancetta recipe