£24.99
Stunning results from low & and slow cooks on your smokers and BBQ's or great for Pot roasts and stews
Makes for unbelievably good pastrami too!
Pack Size - 1.1-1.4kg / approx 2 per Pack
Bring the ox cheek to room temperature (about 1 hour out of the fridge) for even cooking.
Pat dry thoroughly and season generously with sea salt, black pepper, and optional flour for dusting to build a rich crust and thicken sauces.
Heat oil in a heavy-based pot or casserole over medium-high heat, brown the pieces in batches for deep caramelisation (5-7 minutes per batch), then set aside. Deglaze with red wine, stout, or stock to capture those flavourful browned bits.
For low-and-slow perfection: Return to the pot with aromatics (onions, carrots, celery, garlic, herbs like thyme/bay leaves), stock/wine/beer, and seasonings; bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook in a preheated oven at 150-160°C (fan 130-140°C / Gas 2) for 4-6 hours (or until fork-tender and connective tissue fully melted), or use a slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours.
For smoker/BBQ: Smoke low at 110-135°C for 3-5 hours then braise or confit in tallow for added richness. Check our guide to safe cooking temperatures for details.
Rest off the heat for 15-20 minutes before serving, this allows flavours to meld and meat to become even more succulent.
If frozen, thaw slowly in the fridge first, see our freezing and defrosting guide.
Serve shredded or in chunks to showcase the silky tenderness and rich depth, ladled over creamy mash, polenta, pasta, or crusty bread; pair with root vegetables, dumplings, or fresh herbs, elevate with stout reductions, red wine gravy, or spices for pastrami-style curing and smoking.
View our recipes here: https://thevillagebutchers.co.uk/recipes/
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