Guanciale Toscano il Borgo

The aged guanciale produced by Tuscans is a cut of meat deriving from the cheek of the pig, this piece is made up of fine fat with a vein of tender meat inside. The guanciale is salted and spiced and then aged for several months. Guanciale is used in Italian cuisine for the preparation of various dishes, some of the most famous are spaghetti all'Amatriciana and Carbonara . To fully enjoy the guanciale it is necessary to remove the rind and cut the product by hand dividing it into strips, at this point it is ready to be used in the preparation of delicious homemade sauces or simply to be spread on fresh bread.

SIZE / WEIGHT: about 350 grams.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Vacuum-packed slice of seasoned Tuscan Guanciale.

INGREDIENTS: Pork meat; salt; dextrose; sucrose; garlic; pepper; chili pepper; preservatives: E250; E252. Inedible casing.

STORAGE METHOD: Cool and dry place.

AVERAGE EXPIRY: 90/120 days.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS: Guanciale can be enjoyed plain, thinly sliced or just warmed up and then placed on slices of bland bread or bruschetta. In this case we recommend pairing with strong red wines or double malt beers. However, its true vocation is to end up in sauces, especially amatriciana and carbonara of which it represents the fundamental element. Discover all the recipes with Guanciale on our BLOG, you will also find suggestions, curiosities and much more!

PRODUCER: Salumi il Borgo srl via Collandino 200 E1 53014 Siena

AVERAGE NUTRITIONAL VALUES PER 100gr OF PRODUCT: energy value 626kcal/2615 kj, fat 63g/ of which saturated 25.2g, carbohydrates 0g/ of which sugars 0g, proteins 14.15g, salt 3.23g