Uncured pork jowls are a must-have for chefs and the secret ingredient in carbonara. It's the key to a proper al'amatriciana. Try it once and you will imagine it going into your sauces, soups and even your veggie dishes. Made with Humanely Treated Vegetarian Fed Pork No Nitrates or Nitrites Handcrafted in the Northwest Packed 1 lb x 2 Units * All our cured meat is shelf stable. Refrigeration is not required