Meat · raw

Pork cheeks

Also called pig cheeks

Small, well-marbled cheek muscles that turn meltingly tender when braised; also cured as guanciale.

Gluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodBeef cheeks

    Bigger and beefier; braise longer.

  • T2 · GoodPork collar

    Less gelatinous; braises well in chunks.

  • T2 · GoodPork shoulder

    Less gelatinous; cut into chunks and braise.

  • T3 · In a pinchLamb neck

    Lamb flavour; similar slow braise.

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