Pork cheeks
Pig cheek muscles with connective tissue that becomes tender during long braising.
What it offers and why to use it
Pig cheek muscles with connective tissue that becomes tender during long braising. Brown and braise slowly until spoon-tender; they are not a quick-frying steak.
Pig cheek muscles with connective tissue that becomes tender during long braising.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Buy trimmed pieces without the tough outer membrane.
Store
Refrigerate at 4°C or below, separate from ready-to-eat foods; follow the use-by date and thaw in the fridge.
Prepare
Brown and braise slowly until spoon-tender; they are not a quick-frying steak.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with pulses, potatoes, onions and stewing vegetables.
How to substitute it
Do not swap for another cut without adjusting time, fat and edible yield.
Recipes with pork cheeks
Red wine braised pork cheeks with potatoes
Gluten-free
Lentils with pork cheeks and pumpkin
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