Veal cheeks
from the Walser dairy calf
€10.22
Currently out of stock
Compared to classic beef cheeks, veal cheeks are somewhat smaller, but all the more tender and soft. They also belong to the classic braised dishes that require a lot of good red wine and spices. After a few hours they become soft and unbelievably tender - that you can even cut them with a spoon. But they are also extremely popular with barbecue fans.
Meat knowledge
Our Veal Cheeks are simply delicious. The particularly tender and soft meat makes them perfect for braised dishes or for the grill. Whether in the Dutch Oven or in the smoker, wrapped in bacon or just rubbed - veal cheeks are a real juicy aroma experience.
The name already suggests it - Veal Cheeks are the cheeks of the veal and are accordingly relatively often in motion. This is exactly what makes the meat extremely tender and juicy. If you compare the veal cheeks with the beef cheeks, the difference quickly becomes clear: the veal cheeks are somewhat smaller and have an even finer meat structure.
How are Veal Cheeks prepared?
First and foremost, Veal Cheeks are perfect for braising. Their intensive meat aroma is also ideal here. But they are also excellent on the grill or in the smoker. However, a lower temperature should be used.
At Fitmeat you can get wonderful Veal Cheeks that are ready to cook and vacuum-packed as individual pieces.
Fitmeat Veal Cheeks from the Austrian calf (heifer)
Calf (also known as heifer) is the name given to female cattle that are already sexually mature but have not yet calved. This is of course also recognisable from the meat structure Heifer.
The meat of a Heifer has a bright dark red colour and extremely fine fibres. When it comes to marbling, veal is an absolute highlight, which makes it extremely juicy and tender.
This special marbling is the result of the slow growth of the calves, which ensures fine fat storage. Compared to young bulls, they also have significantly less weight. The combination of wonderfully distributed fat in the muscles and dry aging gives the flavour of the Heifer a distinctly full-bodied aroma.
Recommendation for cooking
Zum Schmoren
Zum Smoken
Sous-vide cooking
Quantity per person
For good eaters, you can include one veal cheek per person.
Herkunft und Haltung
At Fitmeat, the highest quality and species-appropriate animal husbandry are top priorities. That's why 100% of the animals come from small farmers in Austria
We only use heifers and steers and deliberately avoid meat from young bulls or steers
The cattle are approximately 2 - 2.5 years old and come from the Black-Angus, Red-Angus, Charlois, Limousin or Simmental breeds. In addition, our cattle are awarded 4x AT. This means that birth, rearing, slaughter and butchering take place 100% in Austria. The value chain thus remains completely in Austria
Our farmers are located in the Waldviertel in Lower Austria, the Salzkammergut and the Salzburger Land. Stress-free slaughtering takes place either on the farm or at the nearby butcher
We distance ourselves from long animal transports and choose our partners very carefully. Our butchers let the cuts mature on the bone for a long time. This way, we get first-class and well-hung meat that leaves no water when roasted and can be enjoyed with a clear conscience.
Details to the article ”Veal cheeks”
| Item number | FM10097 |
| Breed | Simmental, Pinzgau, Tyrolean Grey, ... |
| Born in | Austria |
| Raised in | Austria |
| Slaughtered in | Austria |
| Cut in | Austria |
| Shelf life at 0-4°C | 2-4 days |
| Shelf life at -18°C | 180 days |
| Hygiene advice | Prepare and consume immediately after opening. Kitchen hygiene is important: Keep the cold chain. Store separately from other products. Work cleanly. Heat through before consumption. |
| Storage advice (Fresh) | Store refrigerated at 0 °C to +4 °C. |
| Storage advice (deep-frozen) | *** compartment (-18 °C): best before: see label - ** compartment: 2 weeks - * compartment or ice cube compartment: 1-3 days - Do not refreeze after defrosting. |
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Facts
- Fresh meat, no frozen goods
- Meat from small farmers in Austria
- Aged and finished by our traditional butcher
- Billing by the gram
- Recyclable packaging
- Ready to ship in under 24h
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Packaging and delivery
Your order will be delivered directly to your home by our partner shipping companies. During your order, you can also specify a desired date for your delivery. Thanks to sustainable packaging and specially developed insulation, your meat stays wonderfully fresh and is perfectly cooled with reusable cold packs.
Of course, you can track your order at any time via our tracking portal and view the delivery status. If you are not at home on the desired date, you can simply enter an alternative delivery address or give a drop-off authorisation.
Our express delivery guarantees safe delivery within 24 hours.
5 really good reasons for Fitmeat
- At Fitmeat, you only get premium meat of the best quality from selected small farmers in Austria.
- Our experienced master butchers are pioneers in meat refinement and maturation. At Fitmeat, you get perfectly matured meat that has never been frozen.
- With meat from Fitmeat, you experience sustainable meat enjoyment of a special kind, because quality goes beyond the plate with us.
- With meat from Fitmeat you support Austrian agriculture. Because the value chain remains one hundred percent in Austria.
- What you see is what you get: Whether it's the marvellous marbling of our steaks or the beautiful pastures of our farmers - all the pictures on our website are 100% authentic and taken by us on location. After all, the eye eats with you, doesn't it?