Guanciale

CLAI’s aged Guanciale is made the way it should be: only with pork from our farms, processed within a fully controlled and 100% Italian supply chain. This Guanciale is carefully crafted and slowly aged for at least 3 months to achieve a tender, fragrant, and flavorful product.

Available in two versions: whole Guanciale or vacuum packed Guanciale cut. It is perfect for those looking for a high quality Italian guanciale to use in traditional recipes such as carbonara, or to enjoy on its own, perhaps melted over warm bread. Order now from our online shop with direct sales and refrigerated shipping

Guanciale Stagionato Intero - CLAI
Guanciale Stagionato Intero - CLAI
Whole Aged Guanciale (Cured Pork Jowl)
Rating: 4.64 out of 5 (22)
€39,50
Slice of Seasoned Guanciale - CLAI
Slice of Seasoned Guanciale - CLAI
Aged Guanciale Cut (Cured Pork Jowl)
Rating: 4.64 out of 5 (22)
€7,90

Why Choose CLAI Guanciale

CLAI Guanciale is produced within our integrated supply chain, through which we guarantee the same top-quality standards throughout the entire process: from the selection of 100% Italian pork from the CLAI supply chain to the final processing carried out in our salumificio in Sasso Morelli, Imola.

Each CLAI aged Guanciale is hand-trimmed and prepared individually.

The salting takes place in vats with just a few natural ingredients: Sardinian sea salt, red garlic, bay leaves, and cloves. We do not use chemical preservatives or flavorings, because when it comes to CLAI Guanciale, they are simply not needed.

“After one week, the guanciale is hand-massaged with freshly ground black peppercorns, then hung for a long and delicate aging of at least 90 days. This method gives the product a more tender texture, an intense aroma, and greater digestibility.

Main Features

  • CLAI Controlled Supply Chain: from field to table.
  • 100% Italian Meat
  • Handcrafted Pork Guanciale
  • No Preservatives or Artificial Flavors
  • Two versions: Whole Guanciale or Vacuum-Packed Guanciale Cut
  • Aged Slowly for at Least 3 Months
  • Perfect for carbonara, amatriciana, rustic starters, and sharing boards

Guanciale Storage Tips

Store aged guanciale in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry place. Once opened, wrap it in food paper to preserve its qualities. It is easy to slice or cut into cubes for use in cooking.

If you can, cut it into smaller portions and vacuum-pack the part you plan to use later.

CLAI Guanciale in Your Recipes

CLAI Guanciale is perfect for preparing a carbonara or an amatriciana according to Roman tradition.

It is also perfect for rustic pizzas, stuffed focaccias, gourmet sandwiches, or appetizers. Thanks to its long aging, it releases intense aromas and well-balanced flavors.

Our dear friend Chef Max Mariola knows this well, having created numerous recipes with guanciale, such as Pasta with Broccoli and CLAI Guanciale.

How CLAI Guanciale Is Made, Through Supply Chain and Passion

In the official video with Rudy Magnani, CLAI’s cured meats production manager, we showcase the production process of our pork guanciale: from meat selection, trimming, and natural salting to vertical aging. An authentic story of our commitment to delivering superior-quality Italian guanciale. Watch the video.

CLAI Guanciale FAQs

Like all raw cured meats, it is not recommended during pregnancy unless it is cooked at high temperatures. You can, for example, consume it while eating a pasta carbonara.

CLAI guanciale , on our official shop, is sold by the piece, but the price per kg is clearly stated in each product sheet.

In addition to the physical stores, scattered around Emilia Romagna, the famousCLAI Contadino 's Butchers, CLAI Whole Guanciale and CLAI Guanciale Trancio, are available for sale online on our website, with refrigerated shipping throughout Italy.

View the individual product sheets for up-to-date guanciale pricing.

You can cut it into cubes and slowly brown it in a pan without adding oil-it naturally releases its fat. It is perfect for traditional recipes such as carbonara, amatriciana or to enrich side dishes, focaccia and sauces. Discover some of the recipes made by chef Max Mariola withCLAI guanciale

CLAI seasoned guanciale can be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in breathable food grade paper or wrapped in cotton cloth. If purchased vacuum-packed, it can be stored longer.

Choose a seasoned guanciale from a controlled supply chain, such as CLAI s, and natural ingredients, few and simple, for a guanciale made the way it should be made.

Our whole guanciale is ideal for those who want to slice to their liking, while the slice of guanciale is practical and immediately ready to use.

Maturation of at least 3 months and the absence of preservatives guarantee an authentic, high-quality product.

Find out how to order

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Frequently asked questions about orders and shipping

On average, the consumer can receive the order placed online within 3 days, which becomes 5 in the case of delivery to islands or at problematic times of the year (e.g. during the particularly busy Christmas period or if there are strikes, natural disasters, etc.). In everyday weekdays, average times are further reduced: usually every order received is prepared on the same day and the next working day is passed to the Courier for shipment. Should the order arrive over the weekend, it will be passed to the Courier for shipment on Monday.

Shipping on purchases made onclai is free for amounts greater than or equal to €65. For lower amounts, shipping has a variable cost depending on the region. More info

The minimum order to make a purchase is 29,90 €.

No, we currently deliver only to Italy, Republic of San Marino and Vatican City.

Products are placed in special boxes and carefully packaged. We wrap with paper all "loose" cold cuts, "loose" whole cheeses and glass products such as sauces, jars, wine bottles, oil.. All these box preparation operations are carried out by staff Clai. In warmer months, we make use of refrigerated transportation.

Yes, a user can purchase by entering only the information needed to proceed with the order and shipping.

Yes, only if it has not already been shipped. Otherwise, that is, if it has already been shipped, the order cannot be cancelled. For any issues, requests and/or needs, please use the email [email protected] to interact with the office Clai.

You can pay with: credit card, Pay Pal, Amazon Pay and Satispay.

In order to make a purchase on our shop you need to reach a minimum value of € 45, an amount that entitles you to free shipping.

For any issues, requests and/or needs, please use the email [email protected] to interact with the office Clai. It is suggested to keep on hand: copy of the order confirmation, damages found and some photos. If the finding is confirmed by the office Clai, the user will get a refund corresponding to the value of the product with anomalies.