🥓 What is Italian Guanciale slices?

Guanciale is a traditional Italian cured meat, made from pork cheek (not bacon). It is characterized by a high fat content, which during cooking gives dishes a velvety texture and intense aroma. In the sliced version, it is extremely convenient – ready to fry and add to dishes. It is the foundation of classic carbonara, without which the dish loses its original character.

🔥 How many calories does Italian Guanciale slices have?

In 100 g of product there are:

• Energy: 2550 kJ / 619 kcal

• Fat: 63.0 g

  • of which saturated fatty acids: 25.0 g

• Carbohydrates: 0.9 g

  • of which sugars: 0.9 g

• Protein: 12.0 g

• Salt: 3.0 g

🧂 Product Ingredients

Pork jowl, salt, dextrose, spices, natural flavors, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservatives: potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite.

❤️ Product Properties

• Source of high-quality protein

• Natural fat as a carrier of intense flavor

• Perfect for dishes requiring depth and umami

Intriguing Fact

In Italy, using bacon instead of guanciale in carbonara is considered... culinary heresy 😄
Traditional guanciale matures for several months, gaining aroma without the use of smoke.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can guanciale be eaten raw?
Yes, it is cured meat, but it is most often used after frying.

2. How is guanciale different from bacon?
Guanciale is made from pork cheek, has a more intense flavor and more aromatic fat.

3. Is this an original product from Italy?
Yes, country of origin: Italy 🇮🇹.

4. How to store guanciale?
Store at a temperature of 0–4°C, consume within 24 hours after opening.

🍝 Recipes using the product

Recipe for Italian Guanciale slices – Classic Carbonara

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Difficulty level: easy

Ingredients:

• Guanciale slices

• spaghetti pasta

• eggs

• pecorino romano cheese

• freshly ground pepper

Preparation:
Fry the guanciale in a dry pan until golden and crispy. Cook the pasta al dente. Mix the eggs with the cheese and pepper. Combine everything off the heat to obtain a creamy sauce.

Serving:
Serve immediately, topped with extra pecorino. Tip: Never add cream – guanciale does all the work 😉

Recipe for Italian Guanciale slices – Baked Pasta alla Roma

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Difficulty level: medium

Ingredients:

• Matured guanciale

• rigatoni pasta

• pelati tomatoes

• parmesan

• garlic

Preparation:
Fry the guanciale, add garlic and tomatoes. Mix with the pasta, transfer to a dish, and bake until the top is crispy.

Tip: Perfect dish for an Italian trattoria style dinner 🍷

🥓 Product Summary

Italian Guanciale slices 80 g is a product for lovers of authentic Italian flavors. Thanks to long maturation and traditional recipes, it offers an intense aroma and depth of flavor unattainable for ordinary cold cuts. Perfect for carbonara, pasta, and casseroles, it gives dishes character and a truly Italian style. Thin slices are convenient to use and ready to fry. It is the secret of Italian gourmets that you can have in your own kitchen. If you value quality, tradition, and culinary emotions – guanciale Gianni Negrini will meet your expectations. 🇮🇹🥓