{"product_id":"guanciale-matured-pork-cheek-1kg","title":"Guanciale Matured Pork Cheek (≈1kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Roman pasta secret: cured pork jowl, dry-aged with black pepper. The only authentic fat for carbonara, amatriciana and gricia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanciale is cured pork jowl, the cut from the cheek of the pig. Dry-aged with salt, black pepper and a gentle herb rub for several weeks, it develops a deep, almost honeyed character that pancetta and bacon cannot match. It is the foundation of three of Rome's classic pasta dishes: carbonara, amatriciana and gricia. Substituting it with bacon will give a different dish entirely. Guanciale renders slowly, releasing a clear, savoury fat that coats every strand of pasta. To use, dice the meat, including a generous proportion of the fat, and render in a cold dry pan over a low heat. Once the fat runs and the pieces crisp at the edges, the pasta and its starchy cooking water do the rest. It also has a quieter life beyond Roman pasta: a few cubes will lift a pot of beans, a winter braise or a tray of roasted potatoes. Approximately 1kg whole piece. Catchweight item, actual weight may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet weight 1kg. Packed in a sealed pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaly origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork-rich and gently sweet with peppery cure and a long savoury fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuanciale is cured pork jowl, the cut from the cheek of the pig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is the foundation of three of Rome's classic pasta dishes: carbonara, amatriciana and gricia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanciale is unsmoked Italian cured pork jowl, salted, peppered and air-dried for several weeks. The high proportion of fat is what gives Roman pasta its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 1kg whole piece. Catchweight item, actual weight may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbonara, amatriciana and gricia: the authentic choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRender slowly in a cold dry pan to release the fat without burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd small cubes to braised beans, lentils or winter stews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss with roasted potatoes in the last few minutes of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 1kg sealed pack of Guanciale Matured Pork Cheek (≈1kg). No additional accessories or utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated at 2 to 5 degrees Celsius. Once cut, wrap the cut face in parchment and consume within three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BELEAEV CAVIAR \u0026 GOURMET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57222814400889,"sku":"ALB-691","price":34.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5118\/7442\/files\/9IvxAnXzRV4aClptaG7_uY.jpg?v=1779798114","url":"https:\/\/beleaev.com\/es\/products\/guanciale-matured-pork-cheek-1kg","provider":"BELEAEV CAVIAR \u0026 GOURMET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}