What goes in the bag
Two plain raw beef cheeks, commercially vacuum-packed together by a butcher; total package weight is 1 pound 8 ounces.
Prepare & package
Keep the two-cheek butcher package sealed and freeze promptly.
Store & thaw
Keep frozen in the original vacuum package. Thaw in the refrigerator before opening, trimming, and cooking.
Cook or reheat
Thaw completely, remove from the package, trim thick exterior fat and tough silverskin, and use in the Red Wine–Braised Beef Cheeks recipe or another suitable preparation.
Finish & serve
Cook before serving.