carbonara

My favorite carbonara, simple and rich.

ingredients

ingredients

  • 2 eggs, plus 5 egg yolks
  • 1 oz grated parmigiana reggiano
  • 2 oz grated pecorino romano
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 box (12 oz) buccatini or spaghetti
  • 1 package pancetta
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp aleppo pepper
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • italian parsley

directions

  • Freeze the pork shoulder for a few hours until firm, then slice as thin as possible, trimming away as much excess fat / connective tissue as possible.
  • Mix all the marinade ingredients together, then combine with pork and onions in a bowl.
  • Marinate at least 24 hours in the refigerator.
  • Freeze portions in ziploc / vacuum seal bags.

directions

  • Combine eggs, yolks, cheese, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • In a medium pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and pancetta, then turn heat to medium low, cooking until the fat is rendered and the pancetta is crisp.
  • Add the shallots and some salt, cooking until translucent (about 1 minute).
  • Add the garlic and aleppo pepper, cooking for 30s.
  • Add the white wine, and cook for 1 min, reducing slightly
  • Meanwhile, the water should be boiling. Add a ton of salt to the boiling water, and add the pasta. Cook the pasta until a minute before al dente.
  • Reserve 3-4 cups of the pasta water, and drain the pasta, keeping some extra water in the pot. Return the pot with water back to the stove, turning heat to low.
  • In a large metal bowl, add the contents of the pancetta pan to the drained pasta. Put over the now simmering pot of water, and add the egg/cheese mixture, stirring constantly until absorbed.
  • Add pasta water, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed. You can add a shocking amount of pasta water in this way (usually around 2 cups), and this will give the dish it's final creaminess.
  • When all pasta water has been absorbed and the pasta is at the desired creaminess, add chopped parsley.
  • Serve in a warm bowl.