Guanciale Dolce – approx. 1.2kg (priced per kg)

The Chef's Secret to Authentic Italian Flavour

Guanciale Dolce is a prized Italian cured meat made from pork cheek, slow-cured with salt, black pepper, and aromatic spices. Richer and more flavourful than pancetta, it's the essential ingredient in classic Roman dishes — and a revelation in any kitchen that takes cured meats seriously.

Why Guanciale?

• Intensely flavourful – higher fat content than pancetta delivers a silky, melt-in-the-mouth texture when cooked
• Authentic Italian – the traditional choice for Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Gricia
• Dolce (sweet) cure – a milder, more delicate flavour profile compared to the spiced variety
• Whole piece ~1.2kg – slice to your preferred thickness for maximum freshness

Serving Ideas

Dice and render slowly for Pasta alla Carbonara or Bucatini all'Amatriciana. Slice thin and serve on a charcuterie board, or wrap around vegetables before roasting for a rich, savoury finish.

Store refrigerated. Keep wrapped to preserve freshness. Best consumed within 2 weeks of opening.