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Whole Guanciale

Sale price£8.55

Wondering where to buy Guanciale? Our Whole Guanciale, made from premium cured pork jowl, is perfect for Carbonara recipes, antipasti, and gourmet dishes.

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Guanciale - Affetto Italiano
Whole Guanciale Sale price£8.55

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 144 reviews.

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The guanciale makes all the difference in my recipes. The delivery is very efficient as well.

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Absolutely perfect! All amazing quality, all perfectly packaged, all perfectly delivered. My wife no longer lets me out of the kitchen! Con Affetto!! #7448

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Order #7098 Another order with Affetto Italiano, I give 5 stars not only for the quality of the products but also for the carefully packaged product! I recommend the shopping site. Thank you!

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Super fast delivery, the packaging was great. With its very own freezer bag and cool bag. Very impressive. I haven’t tried the product yet but I’m sure it will be exactly what I need for my carbonara dishes.

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product lovely,just need to master my carbonara now,will be ordering more next week

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Mamma mia! Cio fatto la reale carbonara con il guanciale e pecorino, ma che sapore speciale! Love it🌹

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I ordered Guanciale for my pasta and it made the dish absolutely perfect. 👍

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Great having a proper carbonara...

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I always have a great experience, easy to order, arrives in good time and the product is always fresh

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Absolutely fantastic, made a great carbonara. Haven’t rated the rest of my order as, apart from the pecorino in the carbonara, haven’t tried any other items.

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Arrived very fast and it’s delicious

Whole Guanciale

True authentic Italian flavours

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We loved the sausages and guanciale Really good quality xxx

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Have always wanted to make proper spaghetti carbonara but it was hard to get guanciale. And now i have some so happy

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Thank you - well packaged and delivered quickly.

Whole Guanciale

Absolutely delicious, superior quality

Whole Guanciale

Good, not as good as serrano ham but then not as expensive either. I bought some pork with the intention of making some, however the cost of the meat made the enterprise nonviable compared with buying the finished item from Affetto

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Loved the texture and flavour

Whole Guanciale

Love the product.. excellent quality..fast and efficient service

Whole Guanciale

Great produce and quick delivery

Whole Guanciale

Really good product and really good deliver

Whole Guanciale

Brilliant piece of guancale- made great carbonara with it

Whole Guanciale

Very efficient service. A good price, high quality product.

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The flavour from this is incredible, next to impossible to replicate with supermarket meats in the UK. Vacuum sealed, excellent quality, excellent price - no complaints at all, very happy.

Whole Guanciale

Excellent product, full of flavour and great texture.

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It look great. Haven't tried it yet. Looking forward to my carbonara .

Whole Guanciale

Arrived quickly and add loads of flavour to my pasta dishes.

Whole Guanciale

very good guanciale.

Whole Guanciale

Absolutely lovely, eaten as it it's or in your favourite recipes.

Whole Guanciale

Very tasty. I made a carbonara with it. Much better than pancetta or lardons.

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Really pleased with the fast turnaround and product quality

Whole Guanciale

Excellent products and a seamless order and delivery process. All good!

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Delivery by dpd not too good but the product was beautifully packaged and unspoilt. All items were wrapped well and kept cold . We intent to try it all tonight ... so excited. It all looks delicious thank you

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Can't send pics It's all gone very impressed with both product and packaging REGARDS BOBT

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Glad to find somewhere to buy guanciale, pancetta just isn’t the same. Have recommended to a friend too and will 100% be buying more when this is gone. Just elevates your pastas

Whole Guanciale

Wonderful quality, well packed fast delivery and the flavour is exceptional. Makes the whole carbonara experience divine! ❤️

Whole Guanciale

It's wonderful to get to use authentic ingredients. Very fast service too.

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I wanted it for carbonara - as an experiment and it is difficult to source generally. Arrived quickly and good product.

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HAPPY CLIENTS

Whole Guanciale

If you’re searching for where to buy authentic Guanciale for Carbonara, look no further. Whole Guanciale is a traditional Italian cured pork jowl, prized for its rich flavor and melt-in-the-mouth texture. Made using high-quality pork and cured with salt, black pepper, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, this delicacy is an essential ingredient for creating the perfect Carbonara recipe.

Unlike pancetta or bacon, Guanciale’s higher fat content and unique curing process impart a depth of flavour that makes it irreplaceable in traditional Italian dishes. Whether you’re perfecting your favourite pasta recipe or adding a gourmet touch to your meals, Whole Guanciale brings authentic Italian taste to every bite.


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While pancetta is obtained from salt-cured seasoned pork belly, guanciale  is produced using seasoned pork cheeks and (sometimes) neck cured for at least three months, which results in a much more intense flavour.

"Guanciale is the ingredient of the true Carbonara recipe"

How to enjoy

Whole Guanciale is perfect for a variety of recipes, especially classic Italian dishes:

  • For Carbonara Recipes: Dice Guanciale and sauté until crispy. Use the rendered fat as a base for the sauce, combining it with eggs and cheese to create the ultimate creamy Carbonara.
  • In Traditional Recipes: Add it to Amatriciana or Gricia for authentic Italian flavour.
  • As an Antipasto: Thinly slice Guanciale and serve on a charcuterie board with cheeses and olives.
  • Gourmet Toppings: Use crispy Guanciale to top pizzas, salads, or risottos.
  • In Cooking: Render its fat to sauté vegetables or as a base for soups and stews, enhancing dishes with its savoury depth.

Origin

Guanciale, derived from the Italian word "guancia" meaning "cheek," is made from pork jowl and originates from central Italy, especially Lazio and Umbria. This cured meat has been a culinary staple for centuries, particularly in traditional recipes like Pasta Carbonara and Pasta all’Amatriciana.

Initially crafted to preserve pork for long periods, Guanciale remains an irreplaceable ingredient in Italian cooking, valued for its rich, savoury flavour.