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Guanciale; mold?


davidcross

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My first Guanciale is looking good. It smells clean, fresh, and is firming up nicely after about 3 weeks in the curing chamber at 65% humidity and 55F. First piece slices nicely and it seems great.

 

I've a question…

 

On the outside are some tiny white/straw-colored flecks (ignore darker flecks - this is some remaining Thyme from the cure).

 

They do not penetrate the skin and I am not sure whether it's mold or salt coming out or fat or what.

 

Thoughts? Likely safe?

 

Thank you

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