guanciale

American  

[gwan-cha-lay] / gwanˈtʃa leɪ /

noun

1. a cured, well-seasoned Italian pork product made from the cheeks or jowls.

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Example Sentences

Ora King salmon crudo was dressed in passionfruit aguachile with Tabasco oil, while a uni carbonara used creamy sea urchin in place of guanciale, finished with smoked trout roe.

From Salon

The foreboding carbonara was brewing in my mind — enticed by ingredients of splendid quality; guanciale, pecorino and fresh eggs.

From Salon

I added the rendered guanciale fat for extra flavor and set the toasted bits aside.

From Salon

Next door, there’s an Italian market that has cheese and guanciale and fresh pasta and they make like five different sandwiches.

From Los Angeles Times

Guanciale is made from the pig’s jowls, seasoned with bay leaves, pepper and juniper.

From Washington Times