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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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I bought a tub of amatriciana, flecked with visible hunks of guanciale and red pepper flakes, and a box of rigatoni.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

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 Aug. 2, 2024

They tangle in fresh market crates, freshen up dishes laden with guanciale, simmer in the beloved vignarola fresh vegetable stew.

From New York Times May 13, 2023

Gricia is made by adding guanciale to cacio e pepe, which is just cheese and pepper.

From Salon Apr. 2, 2023

Pancetta is often sold pre-diced or sliced in supermarkets in the States, making it easier to source than guanciale, which can be obtained at specialty markets or shops.

From Washington Post Feb. 23, 2022

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