Pork Cheeks by Texas Iberico® (8-14 oz)

Texas Iberico® pork cheeks are beautifully marbled and full of rich, savory flavor. These pork cheeks offer a unique flavor profile with subtle sweetness and hints of nuttiness. Slow-cooked to perfection, they create a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience, ideal for hearty stews, braises or gourmet tacos that showcase the depth and quality of Iberico pork.

Texas Iberico® purebred pigs thrive in the wild, untamed beauty of the Texas Hill Country, feasting on a rich diet of mesquite beans, acorns and prickly pear. Raised outdoors for over 18 months—three times longer than commercial pigs—these pigs develop pork with exceptional marbling and an incredible depth of flavor, delivering a taste and quality that is truly unrivaled. 

All the Texas Iberico® pigs live outside their entire lives on one ranch, wandering the pasture together with over an acre of rangeland per animal. Texas Iberico® pork is certified Prop 12 compliant, which means the animals are raised with care, meeting or exceeding the animal welfare standards set by California Proposition 12.

You will receive this pork frozen, delivered on dry ice. Thaw before cooking. The USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat (including pork) to 145°F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat.

How will the pork be delivered?

The pork will arrive frozen, packed with dry ice to maintain safe temperatures during transit.

How should I store the pork upon arrival?

You may refrigerate it for up to 3 days, or keep it frozen until the best-by date.

Should I thaw the pork before cooking?

Yes, the pork should be fully thawed prior to cooking.

What is the recommended cooking temperature for whole cuts of pork?

Cook whole cuts to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, using a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat to ensure proper doneness.

How are frozen perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships frozen items in a recyclable cooler with dry ice and frozen ice packs to arrive in top condition.

How will my order be packed?

La Tienda packs products carefully to ensure they arrive in top condition. Cold items are packed with insulated packaging and ice packs to preserve freshness. Items will arrive in La Tienda branded boxes.