Pigs’ cheeks are fairly hard to find, although some butchers will prepare them for you (you may need to order them in advance).

It was a pasta popular with the coal miners. The original recipe calls for guanciale, which is pig's cheek, but since it's not easily available, we have used bacon instead. So, here's a pasta dish ...

Remove the meat and place into a bowl. Peel the tongue and slice. 2. Season the pork cheeks and place into a large pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook over a high heat and colour all sides.