Same conceptual cut on a different animal — beef head vs pork head. Both are nose-to-tail preparations that yield multiple sub-products (cheeks, tongue, jowl meat).
Translation takeaway
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
Keep Cabeza de cerdo and Cabeza de res together in your notebook.
Names by country
| Country | Cabeza de cerdo | Cabeza de res |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Pig head | — |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Pig head | — |
| 🇫🇷France | Tête de porc | Tête de bœuf |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Cabeza de cerdo | Cabeza de res |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Cabeça de porco | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Cabeça de porco | — |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Testa di maiale | — |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Schweinekopf | — |