Beef with pancetta

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 ounces pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef shank or[...]

1.5 to 2 kg beef ham 2 tsp Vegeta (or similar seasoning) 150 g pancetta cut into matchsticks 3 cloves garlic , sliced into quarters 400 ml red wine 80 ml[...]

3-4 lbs. chuck roast, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes flour 4 oz. pancetta , cut in 1/4 inch cubes (ask your deli person to cut the pancetta 1/4 inch thick for you)[...]