Iberian Pork Cheek

The Iberian pork cheek (also known as Iberian Pork Jowl or Carrillera Ibérica) is the muscle located in the cheeks of the Iberian pork. It is a small, round, and tender cut composed of fine muscle fibers with marbled fat, which gives it a rich, gelatinous texture when cooked. Although it is a lean meat, its high collagen content makes it ideal for slow cooking and stews, where it becomes exceptionally soft, juicy, and full of the deep, distinctive flavor characteristic of Iberian pork.