{"product_id":"whole-italian-guanciale-dry-cured-pork-jowl","title":"Grotaminarda Whole Italian Guanciale Dry Cured Pork Jowl 2.5–4.5 lb Authentic Italian Cured Meat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Whole Italian Guanciale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring authentic Italian flavor to your kitchen with \u003cstrong\u003eGrotaminarda Whole Italian Guanciale\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional dry cured pork jowl prized for its rich marbling, savory flavor and black pepper seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanciale is the classic ingredient used in traditional Roman dishes such as \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonara, Amatriciana and Pasta alla Gricia\u003c\/strong\u003e. As it cooks, the natural fat slowly renders, creating incredible flavor while the meat develops deliciously crisp edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Italian style dry cured pork jowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eLarge 2.5 to 3.5 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eX-Large 3.6 to 4.5 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich natural marbling and deep savory flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasoned with black pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for Carbonara, Amatriciana and Gricia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as \u003cstrong\u003eone whole vacuum sealed piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally packed for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep refrigerated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural size, shape and marbling may vary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHOOSE YOUR SIZE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.5 to 3.5 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.6 to 4.5 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease select your preferred size before adding to cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePERFECT FOR CLASSIC ITALIAN RECIPES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanciale delivers the rich flavor and silky rendered fat that make traditional Roman pasta dishes so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbonara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucatini all'Amatriciana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasta alla Gricia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRisotto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePizza and flatbreads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeans and lentils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoups and stews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRICH MARBLING AND DEEP FLAVOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike pancetta, which is generally made from pork belly, \u003cstrong\u003eguanciale is made from pork jowl\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its natural marbling gives it a richer texture and deeper flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, slice or dice the guanciale and cook gently over medium to low heat. The fat will slowly render into the pan and can be used as the flavorful base for your sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSOLD AS ONE WHOLE PIECE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Whole Grotaminarda Italian Guanciale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge: Approx. 2.5 to 3.5 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Large: Approx. 3.6 to 4.5 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a natural cured meat product, exact weight, shape, thickness, color, marbling and fat-to-meat ratio may vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVACUUM SEALED AND KEEP REFRIGERATED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally vacuum packed to help maintain freshness and product quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep refrigerated. Do not pierce or open the vacuum sealed package until ready to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter opening, keep refrigerated and follow standard food handling and storage practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork meat, salt, spices including black pepper, dextrose, sodium ascorbate, potassium nitrate and sodium nitrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGUANCIALE VS PANCETTA VS BACON\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuanciale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from pork jowl with rich marbling and deep savory flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePancetta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally made from pork belly and has a milder flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly made from pork belly and is often smoked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Roman style \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonara, Amatriciana and Gricia, guanciale is the traditional choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Grotaminarda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Whole Italian Guanciale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut: Pork Jowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Dry Cured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable Sizes: Large 2.5 to 3.5 lb and X-Large 3.6 to 4.5 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForm: Whole Piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging: Vacuum Sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage: Keep Refrigerated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuisine: Italian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: 1 Piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Product images are representative. 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