Verdict: Beef cheek flavor was fine, maybe a touch funky / vinegarey. The texture reminded me of smooth muscle like beef heart. The meat was quite lean despite fine marblng. I trimmed off the associated fat cap which was massive; I didn't see a way to keep part of it on and there was a very tough membrane there as well. I'm attempting to render the fat cap into tallow. Overall a fine meal, not something I'd go out of my way for but very cheap despite the wastage of not getting a properly trimmed steak to begin with. I could definitely see this as fodder for grinding or dishes like chili.

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Nice review. About what I expected. The heart sounds easier to deal with.

I have a lamb heart I need to cook. Gonna have to figure that out.

We just grind I'll the organs in a kitchenaide mixer with grinding attachment. Mixed in with chuck or ground turkey. Make patties. If you use maple syrup and spices you can do breakfast sausage but that might go against your no sugars!

Thank you, sir. Will do.