I use pancetta and smoked streaky bacon interchangeably in this recipe. They both work equally well, and sometimes I prefer the smoky notes that the bacon will provide. If you like, fry a crushed garlic clove off in the rendered lard before adding the cabbage. I To make this dish vegetarian, omit the pancetta, and fry a garlic clove in ghee or butter before adding the cabbage. Season liberally.