Known as the “other red meat” by the Spanish locals, Iberico pork cheeks are a unique cut of pork meat by being quite meaty yet surprisingly lean. The pork meat is deep red in colour and is exceptionally rich and full of flavour.
Our Iberico pork cheeks are ideal when served with a big red wine such as our Cantina Del Pino - Barbaresco Ovello DOCG
About
Guijuelo gourmet from Campillo de Salvatierra - the biggest pork producing region in Spain - combines traditional family farming and rearing techniques with innovative production methods to produce some of the finest pork and hams in the region.
Iberian breeds naturally produce a high percentage of fat which creates a wonderful marbling throughout the meat (similar to wagyu beef). This results in a more intense and characteristic flavour.
Iberian pork has just 9% fat like chicken breast, with the one difference it is oleic acid, which helps reduce cholesterol. The caloric content of pork is around just 250 calories per 100g.
