Guanciale is an Italian meat product made from dry cured pork jowl, and it's something of a specialty! If you're looking to buy guanciale in the Toronto area, order online today for pick up or delivery from The Butcher Shoppe!
Traditional Italian pasta dishes. Guanciale is the traditional meat used in pasta carbonara and pasta alla gricia. While many cooks have become accustomed to using bacon or pancetta in these dishes, guanciale has a richer, more buttery flavor and softer texture compared to bacon.
Guanciale is cured with a seasoning of salt, pepper, sage, garlic, and rosemary, then left to age for at least three months. This gives the meat a complex flavor profile that pairs well with pasta, eggs, and bitter, dark greens such as broccoli rabe.
Most authentic Italian dishes require that you pan-fry your guanciale to render the fat. We recommend cutting your guanciale into small cubes before placing them in a pan over medium heat for 2-5 minutes. The high fat content eliminates the need for oil and makes for a flavorful coating for pasta and other ingredients.
Our guanciale is priced at $72.00 for a piece that weighs 3.5 lbs on average. *Prices are subject to change. See the top of this page for the most current pricing.
If you’re wondering where to buy guanciale in Toronto, The Butcher Shoppe packages the meat fresh at our Toronto butcher shop. We then ship it straight to your door on our own fleet of refrigerated trucks. We can deliver throughout the greater Toronto area and also have in-store pick up available.
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