Photo: Mike Kenneally
The BEST Bacon Ever: Italian Cured Pig's Cheek Recipe
5 ingredients
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Cured pig's cheek or guanciale di maiale (literally translates to cheek of the pig) is hands-down the BEST bacon I have ever eaten-and have yet to find someone...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
128
Calories
0g
Protein
14g
Fat
2g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Sage | 1 tsp ground (0.7g) | 2 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- cured pig's cheek
- fresh sage leaves, a few handfuls
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- red wine vinegar
Directions
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