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Guanciale

cured pork cheek, fattier and sharper than pancetta

Italy Charcuterie & cured

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History

The cured jowl of Lazio and Umbria; the Roman pastas carbonara, amatriciana and gricia are all built on its rendered fat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Guanciale?

Guanciale is a charcuterie & cured from Italy: cured pork cheek, fattier and sharper than pancetta. The cured jowl of Lazio and Umbria; the Roman pastas carbonara, amatriciana and gricia are all built on its rendered fat.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition has not been calculated for this dish yet.

The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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