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FRESH, NOT FROZEN
DELIVERY FREE OVER £70
PICK DELIVERY DATE AT CHECKOUT
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.
Johanna Potter (verified owner) –
I have never used ox cheek before. This product produced a stunning meal. Will definitely re order….in fact I have already!
Johanna Potter (verified owner) –
I have never used ox cheek before. This product produced a stunning meal. Will definitely re order….in fact I have already!
Janet Hanmer (verified owner) –
Very happy with this a lovely slowcook meat
Sophie Blacklaw (verified owner) –
Added this with my oxtail stew and it just melted in your mouth
Pauline Garnett (verified owner) –
Slow cooker – about 7 hours on low it just melts on your tongue and packed with flavour. Yummy
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Dave Tilbe (verified owner) –
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Marija Simonenko (verified owner) –
I fancied to try something new and special and after some research online I’ve picked and ordered 3kgs of beef cheeks. It came in vacuum pack with additional ice block preserving the freshness. The cuts were brilliant both in quality and size!
I’ve seared them and then slow-cooked in beef stock and rew wine with addition of herbs and few veggies-it was a VERY extraordinary and delicious dinner!
Thank you!
Nathan Ledden (verified owner) –
Lovely ox cheek, I pressure cooked this in red wine. Was lovely.
chris Addezio (verified owner) –
Can not recommend highly enough. Bu far the best prepared and tasting beef I have had. Simple as that.
Alan Griffin (verified owner) –
Well trimmed and great taste
William Moore (verified owner) –
Great product, my 1kg was made up of two large Ox cheeks that cooked down beautifully in a beef bourguignon (Felicity Cloake’s fantastic recipe) The meet was fantastic and the meal benefited from the quality of the produce. Delivery was speedy and well packaged. Whats not to like!
Tom Molyneux (verified owner) –
Dudley Drayson (verified owner) –
Incredible, braised low & slow the beef flavour is off the charts.