Guanciale About 1Kg
- Guanciale delivers a rich, savoury depth that brings outstanding flavour to everyday recipes.
- The naturally marbled fat melts gently during cooking, creating a silky mouthfeel and fuller taste.
- A small amount of Guanciale provides impressive flavour, making it an economical ingredient in the kitchen.
- The rendered fat enhances vegetables, legumes, potatoes and slow-cooked dishes.
- Brings versatility to the kitchen, working equally well in pasta dishes, soups, stews and sharing platters.
Retail price
£21.00
Guanciale is a traditional cured pork cheek renowned for its rich flavour, delicate sweetness and luxurious texture. Generously marbled and carefully cured, it develops a remarkable depth of taste that makes every dish feel more indulgent and satisfying.
As the fat slowly renders during cooking, it coats ingredients with a silky richness while allowing the meat to become beautifully golden and crisp. The result is a combination of savoury intensity and melt-in-the-mouth texture that transforms simple recipes into memorable meals.
Whether folded through pasta, added to slow-cooked casseroles, stirred into hearty bean dishes or served as part of a charcuterie spread, Guanciale delivers layers of flavour that continue to develop throughout cooking. Its balanced profile allows it to complement other ingredients while still bringing its own distinctive character to the plate.
The combination of tender meat and richly flavoured fat makes Guanciale a favourite among those who appreciate traditional charcuterie and exceptional ingredients. Pair it with artisan pasta, aged cheeses, crusty bread and extra virgin olive oil to create Mediterranean-inspired dishes packed with flavour and enjoyment.
Ingredients:Â pork chin (papada), common salt, sea salt and sea minerals, (potassium, magnesium, calcium), black pepper, dextrose, preservative (E250), and antioxidant (E-301)
Nutrition (per 100g):
- Energy: 606 Kcal/ 2499 Kj
- Fat: 61.5 g
- Â of which Saturated: 12.7 g
- Carbohydrate: 0.8 g
- of which Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 12.4 g
- Salt: 1.81 g
