Lardo di Colonnata

Description

Lardo di Colonnata is a traditional Italian product from the Tuscany region — marinated and aged slices of pork fat with a pearly-white, translucent color and silky texture. It has a slightly sweet taste, flavored with herbs, garlic, and black pepper, which give it a subtle, balsamic note; thinly sliced, it melts on the tongue, releasing a rich, creamy flavor profile. Nutritionally, it is a high-energy product, predominantly made up of fats, including monounsaturated fats, which provide calories and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins, so it should be used in moderation as a source of satiety. It is most commonly used as a cold cut for crostini, to finish hot dishes, for sautéing vegetables, or to add flavor to pasta and polenta. Store in the refrigerator tightly wrapped or in a container, slice when chilled, and take it out shortly before serving; avoid long storage after opening.