Guanciale (Pork Cheek) with Black Pepper - Approx. 2 lbs. | Frank & Sal
$ 36.98
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Fully Cooked
100% Italian Pork
Rindless
What is Guanciale?
Guanciale is the specialty pork cut from the cheek or jowl of the pig, essential for traditional Roman pasta. While most versions are raw and cured, this Levoni selection is fully cooked and steamed. Rubbed with cracked black pepper, it provides a mouth-melting texture where the sweet fat balances the spice. Because it is rindless, it offers 100% yield with no trimming required. It renders down quickly and grabs the sauce for a rich Carbonara or Amatriciana.
Product Details
- Origin: 100% Italian Pigs
- Preparation: Steamed and Fully Cooked
- Seasoning: Cracked Black Pepper
- Yield: Rindless (Zero Waste)
- Weight: Approximately 2 lbs
- Price: $36.98
Market Notes
Francesco's tip: This is a massive time-saver for anyone who finds trimming raw cured meat difficult. Because it is pre-cooked, you can slice it paper-thin for a meat platter. The fat literally disappears on the tongue.
Value: You are receiving a 2lb whole piece of usable meat. Unlike raw jowl, you are not paying for the weight of a heavy outer skin or rind.
Common Questions
Is this Guanciale raw or cooked?
This version is steamed and fully cooked. It is safe to eat right out of the package like a high-quality ham, though it is best when rendered in a pan to crisp the edges.
Can I use this for pasta sauces?
Yes. It provides the peppery depth and fat content required for Roman classics. It renders its fat in half the time of raw versions.
How should I store this 2lb piece?
Keep refrigerated. Once opened, wrap the remaining piece tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap to maintain the moisture of the fat.