r/Cooking • u/Queasy_Patience6801 • 1d ago

Opinion about guanciale

Hi guys!!!

I was in Italy for a 2 weeks for vacations. I bought a guanciale because I love cooking and making a good and original carbonara. It turns out that I unpacked the guanciale and it's moldy. Can I recover it by cleaning off the mold, or is it spoiled and better to throw it away?

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 1d ago

If shows white/dry mold, it’s typically harmless. Often part of natural curing process&can b remove by trim/wipe off

However, green, black, fuzzy, slimy, or pungent smell mold indicates spoil&means should toss. Clean storage&proper refrigeration help prevent unwanted mold

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u/skahunter831 1d ago

Just wipe the mold off with a scrub brush and a little water or vinegar and you'll be good.