$$ · braised beef, lamb neck, pot roasts, and stews
Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Browning meat on the stovetop, then braising it slowly in the oven.
These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Both are collagen-rich cuts requiring long braising, but beef cheek is a single muscle that becomes exceptionally silky while chuck is larger and coarser-grained.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Beef cheek | Paleron |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Beef cheek | Chuck roast |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Beef cheek | Chuck roast |
| 🇫🇷France | Joue de bœuf | Paleron |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Carrillada de ternera | Paleta |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Carrillera | Paleta / Marucha |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Carrillada de res | Paleta |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Bochecha de vaca | Paleta |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Bochecha de boi | Paleta |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Guancia di manzo | Cappello del prete |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Rinderbäckchen | Schulterscherzel |
$$ · braised beef, lamb neck, pot roasts, and stews
Browning meat on the stovetop, then braising it slowly in the oven.
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