SEL Frozen Black Pork Cheeks Carrilada +/- 1Kg

Tender, gelatinous meat – ideal for rich, slow-cooked dishes

Black pork cheeks, also known as carrillada, are a noble and intensely flavourful cut taken from the face of the Iberian black pig. The Finura SEL selection stands out for its exceptional quality and delicate texture — perfect for slow-cooked recipes, yielding melt-in-the-mouth, juicy, and deeply savoury results.

• Traditional cut in Iberian cuisine
• Soft texture with natural collagen that melts during cooking
• Perfect for braises, stews, or low-temperature oven roasting
• Rich, succulent flavour after long, slow preparation

Cooking Suggestions

• Traditional carrillada: Slowly braised in red wine with onion, carrot, and herbs
• Braised: Sear in olive oil, then simmer for hours in an aromatic broth
• Oven-roasted: Cook slowly at low temperature with garlic, sweet paprika, and bay leaf

Serving Ideas

• Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, soupy rice, or “batata a murro” (smashed potatoes)
• Pairs beautifully with structured red wines (Douro, Dão, Alentejo) or aged craft beers