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FRESH, NOT FROZEN
DELIVERY FREE OVER £70
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FROM LOCAL FARMS
Native breed beef ox cheek, also known as beef cheek, prepared in approximately 1kg packs for slow cooking.
This deeply flavoured, collagen-rich cut becomes exceptionally tender after a long, gentle braise. It is ideal for red-wine braises, casseroles, ragù, pies and other low-and-slow dishes.
A 1kg pack usually contains around three cheeks and serves approximately four people.
£28.50
Ox cheek, also known as beef cheek, is the hard-working cheek muscle of the animal. Because it contains plenty of connective tissue and collagen, it needs long, gentle cooking rather than quick frying or grilling. Given enough time, the collagen breaks down into gelatin, giving the meat a rich, silky texture and helping to create a naturally glossy sauce.
For the best result, season and brown the cheeks well first, then braise them slowly with stock, wine or another cooking liquid until completely tender. As a guide, allow around 3–4 hours in a covered dish at approximately 140–160°C. Use tenderness rather than the clock as the final test. Ox cheek also works very well in a slow cooker.
Serve the cheeks whole in a slow braise, or shred the cooked meat for ragù, pies, tacos or a rich beef stew. The cut is particularly good where you want deep beef flavour and a soft, gelatin-rich texture.
Is ox cheek the same as beef cheek?
Yes. Both names refer to the same cut.
How many cheeks are in a 1kg pack?
Usually around three.
How many people does 1kg serve?
Around four people, depending on the dish and accompaniments.
Can I cook ox cheek quickly like steak?
No. It is a hard-working muscle and needs long, gentle cooking to become tender.
What can I use instead of ox cheek?
Beef shin, chuck or featherblade can all work in long braises, although the finished texture will be different.
Sam Hanson (verified owner) –
Best beef stew and dumplings we’ve ever had. You can just taste the quality of the beef from Grid Iron.
DIANE GIBBS (verified owner) –
Great product and value for money
Joanne Jones (verified owner) –
Beautiful meat that cooked long and slow to give the tastiest melt in the mouth meal.
Thank you 🙂
Also many thanks for making it through the snow to ensure it arrived safely – service above and beyond expectation.
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Cameron Corrick (verified owner) –
Good size meat
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Dave Ball (verified owner) –
This was a fall apart braised ox cheek
Was trimmed so no need to start hacking at it .. amazing meat
Dennis Buck (verified owner) –
Very good
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Guaranteed quality meat products & service from an excellent supplier
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Liam Fox (verified owner) –
Flavourful and tender, real superb quality.
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