Pasta
Slow-rendered guanciale pasta
A technique-led guide to rendering jowl gently before building a simple sauce.
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Breakfast
Crisp pancetta, eggs and warm bread
A straightforward family breakfast that lets the cured meat remain the strongest flavor.
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Family meal
Herb bacon and tomato skillet
A pantry-friendly skillet built around rendered bacon, tomatoes and herbs.
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Slow-rendered guanciale pasta
Cut guanciale into even pieces and begin in a cool pan. Raise the heat gradually so the fat renders without burning the peppered exterior. Remove the crisped pieces, build the sauce with the rendered fat, then return the guanciale near serving.
This is a serving concept, not a claim of an officially traditional regional recipe.
Technique note
Crisp pancetta, eggs and warm bread
Use thin slices of Pancetta Tesa in a dry pan over moderate heat. Turn as the edges begin to color. Serve alongside eggs, warm bread and a small honey drizzle.
Technique note
Herb bacon and tomato skillet
Render diced Italiano Romano Classico, remove excess fat if necessary, then add tomatoes, garlic and greens. Finish with pepper and serve over rice, pasta or toasted bread.