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Guanciale – Traditional Tuscan Cured Pig’s Cheek Large – 1.21Kg
Guanciale (cured pig’s cheek/jowl) is one of the favourite ingredients of all Italian chefs. It’s a bit like pancetta, but with a richer flavour and more delicate texture.
Our guanciale is prepared by the artisan maestro Mr Gelli in his workshop near Siena and is softer and more seductive than any other versions we’ve tried.
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Guanciale (cured pig’s cheek/jowl) is one of the favourite ingredients of all Italian chefs. It’s a bit like pancetta, but with a richer flavour and more delicate texture.
Our guanciale is prepared by the artisan maestro Mr Gelli in his workshop near Siena and is softer and more seductive than any other versions we’ve tried.
The meat is first rubbed with aromatic herbs and ground pepper, then aged for 1 month in special curing rooms.
Guanciale is the key ingredient in the famous Amatriciana sauce (not pancetta) and has countless uses in the kitchen.
It imparts its unique flavour to all kinds of dishes and sauces and becomes that secret ingredient that transforms a good dish into an superb one! A couple of must-tries are with fish and in an omelette!
NB this is an artisan prepared cured meat and weights may differ slightly.
Ingredients
Italian pork cheek, Salt, Dextrose, Pepper, Garlic.
Antioxidants: E301, Preservatives: E250, E252
Gluten, Milk and Dairy free product.
3 reviews for Guanciale – Traditional Tuscan Cured Pig’s Cheek Large – 1.21Kg
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S Lavarino –
Top drawer product. So well happy to have found this. Perfect for carbonara.
Mrs T Green –
This is the best ingredient to have. Chef’s secret ingredient. It’s great!
Rachel Chandler –
This is the real thing. Been looking for ages. Thank you Mediterranean Direct!