Brisket and short ribs might hog all the attention in slow cooker recipes, but beef cheeks? That's where the magic really happens. Yes, these are the actual cheeks of the cow -- but don't freak out ...

To prepare the braised beef cheek, start by carefully cleaning the meat, removing the excess membrane that covers it (1). Heat a cast iron pot and pour a drizzle of oil at the bottom (2), then place ...