Cured Cheek Lardons - SaltPig Curing Company

Known in Italy as Guanciale (gwan-char-leh), this cured pork cheek is the traditional choice for classic dishes such as Carbonara. Often replaced with pancetta in the UK due to its rarity, true guanciale delivers a depth of flavour that no other cut can match.

Ingredients
Rare breed pork cheek (150g used per 100g finished product), sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, preservative (potassium nitrate), antioxidant (ascorbic acid).

Storage Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 days. Suitable for home freezing.
Most products have a typical shelf life of 2–3 months

More about Saltpig Curing Company:

Based in Chipping Norton in The Cotswolds, SaltPig Curing Company craft some of the finest cured meats and salamis in the UK, using exceptional British rare-breed pigs and traditional European curing techniques. Their whole-animal approach reduces waste and keeps us closely connected to the provenance and quality of every cut. Made with professional kitchens in mind, their charcuterie is known for its consistency and flavour, supplied to top restaurants, delis, farm shops, and food lovers across the UK.

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