Local souvenir · Roma
Guanciale is a cured meat made from the pig’s cheek. It has a compact texture, with a lean portion threaded with a significant layer of fat, and is traditionally seasoned with salt, pepper, and essential spices. Unlike other cured meats, guanciale was not created to be eaten as a sliced appetizer: it is an ingredient. It is cut into strips or cubes and used as the base for many preparations in Roman cuisine.