SMOKED VEAL CHEEKS - Barbecue Recipe

veal cheeks

🥗Healthier: pork cheeks

💰Cheaper: beef cheeks

Pork cheeks are more affordable while still offering similar tenderness.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can add sweetness without alcohol.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Bouillon is a cost-effective way to add flavor.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika provides color without the smoke flavor.

Set up your barbecue or smoker for indirect smoking at 110 degrees Celsius or 225 Fahrenheit.

Rub the cheeks with olive oil.

Sprinkle on your favorite dry rub.

Smoke the cheeks until they reach a core temperature of 88 degrees Celsius or 190 degrees Fahrenheit.

Let them rest for about 15 minutes and then enjoy the rich flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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