Guanciale Matured Pork Cheek (≈1kg)

The Roman pasta secret: cured pork jowl, dry-aged with black pepper. The only authentic fat for carbonara, amatriciana and gricia.

Guanciale 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.

Origin

Made in Italy.

Dimensions

Net weight 1kg. Packed in a sealed pack.

Features

• Italy origin
• Pork-rich and gently sweet with peppery cure and a long savoury fat.
• Guanciale is cured pork jowl, the cut from the cheek of the pig.
• It is the foundation of three of Rome's classic pasta dishes: carbonara, amatriciana and gricia.

Use Cases

Guanciale 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.

Approximately 1kg whole piece. Catchweight item, actual weight may vary.

How to use:

• Carbonara, amatriciana and gricia: the authentic choice.
• Render slowly in a cold dry pan to release the fat without burning.
• Add small cubes to braised beans, lentils or winter stews.
• Toss with roasted potatoes in the last few minutes of cooking.

What's Included

One 1kg sealed pack of Guanciale Matured Pork Cheek (≈1kg). No additional accessories or utensils.

Storage

Keep refrigerated at 2 to 5 degrees Celsius. Once cut, wrap the cut face in parchment and consume within three weeks.

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Delivery fee: £12.90 per order. UK only.

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