noun
- Plural of guancial; cured pork jowl or cheek meat, used in Spanish and Latin American cuisine.
Usage: Spanish culinary term; Often used in traditional dishes like pasta alla carbonara (Italian adaptation) and various Spanish stews
Examples
- The chef added guanciales to the traditional Spanish stew for extra flavor.
- Guanciales are prized in Mediterranean cooking for their rich, savory taste.
- She bought guanciales from the specialty butcher to make an authentic dish.
- The recipe calls for diced guanciales as a key ingredient.
- Guanciales have a higher fat content than regular bacon, making them ideal for cooking.