In general, guanciale is a very popular cured pork meat widely used in many types of dishes. If you want some umami flavor and a lot of saltiness in your dish, guanciale is the right thing for you.

It is a classic Italian pasta dish consisting of eggs, pork (classically guanciale – pork cheek, but also sometimes with pancetta or bacon), pecorino cheese, black pepper, and pasta. While it is ...