ほほ肉にく

also: ほおにく

Meanings

1

usually written using kana alone

Refers to the edible meat from the cheek of an animal, often used in cooking contexts such as grilled or braised dishes.

この店みせのほほ肉にくのステーキはとても柔やわらかい。
The cheek meat steak at this restaurant is very tender.
豚ぶたのほほ肉にくを赤あかワインで煮に込こんだ。
I braised pork cheek meat in red wine.