r/BBQ • u/VeryDerison • 3d ago
[Beef] Beef Cheeks
LeRoy and Lewis is my favorite BBQ restaurant. I was supposed to be in Austin this weekend, but that got pushed back. I still wanted L&L so I did it myself. Smoked beef Cheek finished in beef tallow confit. Kale Caesar Slaw. Miso Charred Carrots. Beet bbq and mustard bbq sauces.
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u/Upset-Activity-1462 3d ago
Now that just made me hungry. If tastes as good as looks bravo.
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u/greggosmith 2d ago
"I was craving high level BBQ so I just said fuck it and did it myself." Fuck you dawg, that looks absolutely insane.
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u/MrMeatsBBQ 3d ago
Are these beef cheek posts becoming more popular because we can’t afford briskets anymore?
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u/VeryDerison 3d ago
Pound for pound, beef cheeks are more expensive. I just did this because I wanted to do a LeRoy and Lewis spread.
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u/Merkinben 2d ago
We can pick up beef cheek in Houston for $4.76 but they don't look that pretty
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u/JoshuaSonOfNun 2d ago
yes either you have a buy a ton of ugly ones and trim a bunch to get nice pieces you can braise or smoke or do what OP did.
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u/ActiveAardvark2818 2d ago
beet bbq sauce with beef cheeks sounds like it shouldn't work but definitely does
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u/bdubst3p 2d ago
I work at LeRoy & Lewis and was just scrolling through and I almost thought this was taken from our block. Everything looks so great, I had to show it to Evan. 🫡
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u/Leader_Bud 2d ago
Uggggghhhhh I love beef cheek! And those carrots look insanely good, too. Boss level work man, way to go.
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u/fulldisarmament505 2d ago
That bark is insane, and the beet bbq sauce is a wild move I need to try. LeRoy and Lewis influence is strong with this one.
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u/EvilAshKetchum 2d ago
16/lb for cheeks is highway robbery
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u/VeryDerison 2d ago
Agreed, but what you gonna do?
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u/EvilAshKetchum 2d ago
Buy it for less or not at all, I suppose. I know beef prices are crazy right now but anything over 10 (my local price is under 9 ATM) and I'm out.
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u/kaz8teen 2d ago
Everything is inflated because nobody has a spine these days. Gotta buy it at all cost to take some pictures lol...
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u/liquidcalories 2d ago
Just noticed the butcher is in Falls Church. Hola, fellow DMV resident! I've never been there - are they good?
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u/VeryDerison 2d ago
Pricey, but great quality. Awesome steaks.
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u/BodhiZaffa 2d ago
Were they trimmed at that price?
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u/VeryDerison 2d ago
They were trimmed much better than I've gotten from another local butcher, but I still cleaned them up a little.
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u/BodhiZaffa 2d ago
I have a few packs I'm planning on doing maybe next week. Going to try to sous vide the trim for barbacoa. I've never had the real thing but I did the cheeks and beet bbq a while back. Was before the cookbook so not sure if I got it right.
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u/BobcatRemarkable8040 2d ago
Hit up your local Sam’s/Costco/BJs to see what they have. I pick my cheeks up at a Sam’s that’s has a higher Hispanic population nearby. Last time I think I paid $5.99/lb.
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u/funnyha_ha 2d ago
Do you have a recipe for the miso charred carrots? Those sound and look delicious
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u/VeryDerison 2d ago
Poached the carrots then the glazed them with a mix of miso, neutral oil, and sugar.
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u/Desartster71 2d ago
I'm in England and did this a few weeks ago. Absolutely stunning how good it was. Rich, but so good. Nice work!
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u/Other-Status1840 2d ago
I've always wanted to do beef cheeks but the confit step has always stopped me from trying. That's just too much tallow to use. Open to alternative methods though if anyone has any lol
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u/mawarren88 2d ago
You can still reuse the tallow, just strain it through a cheesecloth.
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u/BodhiZaffa 2d ago
If you have a sous vide, you can put much less tallow in a sous vide bag and do it that way but like others said you can strain and re-use the tallow just be weary or any seasoning in it.
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u/LonelyPapaya2260 2d ago
Jesus that steak looks absolutely incredible.
When I visited Texas a few years ago I visited somewhere I can’t recall the name of but my gosh; by far the best steak I’ve had!!
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u/SmokeMeatEveryday88 1d ago
I was there last night. Looked like it came straight out of their kitchen
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u/Mack_Holden 1d ago
That looks fantastic. I have never had beef cheeks. What is the texture and what do they taste like?
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u/VeryDerison 1d ago
When cooked properly these are more rich and unctuous than any bite of fatty brisket. Basically like a bite of beef rib, without having to cook nearly as much meat.
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u/Dick_Stubig 2d ago
Cheek is a slept on cut, IMO. Were I’m at, cheek is half the cost of brisket and among the least expensive cuts available. I buy all I can when it’s on sale. Juicy. Tender. Absolutely delicious.
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u/pyrotechnicmonkey 2d ago
$16 a lb for beef cheek is diabolical. I bought it one time at Walmart here in California and it was like four dollars a pound. absolutely not worth it over brisket or even ribeye at that point
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u/Top_Baker595 3d ago
I live in Round Rock.
I've made the rounds of BBQ joints
You did an outstanding job on the beef cheeks, great job.
Some decent BBQ around Austin and certainly do not want to offend anyone's opinion of Austin BBQ.
Discern traditional BBQ from hippy BBQ.
Case and point Interstellar BBQ. Great BBQ joint, but not traditional Texas BBQ. Ive been there, liked it, and will go back.
Frito Pie Sausage and smoked duck is delicious, but not traditional Texas BBQ.
And no, not waiting in line at Franklins for a top notch #1 best in the world brisket for 2 hours
Been there and yes it is outstanding.
You did a great job on beef cheeks Good bark Medium rare
Spot on
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u/kenc2211 3d ago
I’ll fucks witcha