noun
- Italian cured pork jowl, used as a flavoring ingredient in cooking, especially in traditional Roman pasta dishes.
Usage: Italian culinary term; Often used in the dish carbonara
Examples
- The chef rendered the guanciale until it was crispy and golden.
- Authentic carbonara requires guanciale, not bacon or pancetta.
- She ordered a plate of pasta with guanciale and pecorino cheese.
- The butcher recommended guanciale for adding depth to the soup.
- Guanciale has a rich, distinctive flavor that enhances many Italian dishes.