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Guanciale Nazionale - Cured Pork Cheek with Pepper 200g

Regular price $89.00 HKD

Guanciale Nazionale - Cured Pork Cheek with Pepper (200g)
The Authentic Roman Cut for Carbonara & Amatriciana

Description:
Experience Italy's most prized cured meat with Guanciale Nazionale, made from premium pork cheeks dry-cured with sea salt, black pepper, and herbs. This 200g slab delivers the perfect balance of silky fat and rich meat – the essential ingredient for authentic Roman pasta dishes.

Why Chefs Prefer Guanciale:
 Traditional Roman Cut – More flavorful than pancetta
 90-Day Slow Cure – Intense umami development
 Pepper-Crusted – Coarse Tellicherry black pepper crust
 DOP-Quality Standards – Though not certified (artisan production)

Tasting Notes:
🐷 Aroma: Deep pork essence with herbal notes
🌶 Flavor: Buttery fat with peppery warmth
🧂 Texture: Firm yet melts when cooked

Essential For:
 Carbonara – The ONLY authentic fat base
 Amatriciana – Renders perfect cooking fat
 Bruschetta – Thinly sliced & grilled
 Beans & Greens – Infuses depth into sides

Storage:
Keep refrigerated. Slice as needed – lasts 4 weeks if wrapped in parchment.

*(200g vacuum-sealed – Skin-on for traditional cooking)*