B1NounMasculine
il guanciale
cured pork cheek
/gwahn-CHAH-leh/
Plural: guanciali
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What does ‘guanciale’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il guanciale è l'ingrediente fondamentale della carbonara autentica.
Guanciale is the essential ingredient of authentic carbonara.
Non sostituire il guanciale con la pancetta nella carbonara.
Do not substitute guanciale with pancetta in carbonara.
About This Word
Guanciale (from 'guancia', cheek) is cured pork cheek or jowl. Its high fat content melts differently from pancetta, giving carbonara and amatriciana their distinctive richness.
Related Words
pancettacarbonaraamatricianasalumigrasso