Fra' Mani Guanciale is a traditional Italian cured pork jowl made from hand-trimmed premium pork jowls that are expertly seasoned and dry-aged for approximately 30 days. This artisanal product delivers a beautifully textured, well-balanced pork-forward flavor profile that serves as an excellent alternative to bacon.

The guanciale is versatile and can be used in classic Italian pasta dishes such as carbonara, amatriciana, and gricia, where both the meat and rendered fat contribute rich flavor. It can be sliced paper-thin and served on grilled bread, crumbled into vegetable dishes with roasted squash or mushrooms, or rendered to create flavorful cooking fat for searing scallops or finishing pizzas and flatbreads. Fra' Mani recommends pairing with fresh figs or fig jam and arugula for flatbread applications.

This is an uncured product sold by the pound at Costco deli counters. Each piece weighs approximately 0.75 pounds. The product should be kept refrigerated and can be frozen for extended storage.