Guallar in Mujer Hoy: The Gourmet Pantry Staple That Saves Dinner (and Turns It into a Plan)

Some press mentions are exciting because of the prestige of the outlet. Others, on top of that, paint an everyday scene you instantly recognise. Our feature in Mujer Hoy does both. Under the headline “The best gourmet preserves to keep in your pantry and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner with zero fuss,” the magazine includes us among the brands that can turn an uninspired evening into a genuinely satisfying dinner—stress-free, without sacrificing pleasure.

The article’s premise is simple and spot-on: no matter how much you enjoy cooking, how many good recipes you have, or how organised you are with meal prep and weekly menus, the dreaded question always shows up eventually: “What are we having for dinner tonight?” That’s when the pantry becomes your greatest ally. Mujer Hoy champions preserves as a far broader—and more exquisite—universe than standard supermarket basics, and encourages keeping artisan products on hand that sometimes require nothing more than opening the jar for everything to fall into place.

Within its selection of gourmet preserve brands, the piece highlights Guallar’s preserved meats, capturing what defines our work: a project led by José Ángel Guallar and Pilar Elena with the aim of honouring Aragonese tradition and elevating it through technique and care. We especially love how they frame it—not as an indulgence, but as something designed for effortless enjoyment, with no complications.

The magazine also pauses on the process—because that’s where much of the difference lies. It describes salting and air-drying in the open landscapes of the Montes Universales, followed by slow confit in small pots over low heat to achieve that signature juicy texture. Then comes one of the most distinctive steps: jarring in Bajo Aragón Empeltre extra virgin olive oil, with an aromatic blend the article details beautifully—bay leaf, whole black peppercorns, and a subtle spiced touch. And after sealing: resting time—patience, cellar conditions, and the final harmonisation of flavour.

Mujer Hoy mentions several of our references—selected ribs, longaniza, loin, sweet or spicy chorizo, and Aragonese longaniza—and, most importantly, suggests how to enjoy them day to day. From the simplest approach (warming the jar in a bain-marie and serving) to quick ideas that instantly elevate dinner: tucked into crusty bread, paired with vegetables such as green peppers, or worked into more elaborate dishes like rice. That’s exactly the spirit: a preserve that solves a practical need, yet tastes like real food.

Being recommended by a lifestyle magazine as a true “gourmet pantry essential” confirms something we believe deeply: luxury is often not about complexity—it’s about having an exceptional product within reach, and knowing that when you open it, it will deliver. And if that last-minute dinner ends up feeling like a special occasion, then the pantry—at last—wins the battle against that famous question.