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Pork Cheek Crepe with Boletus Mushroom and Apolonio Cheese Béchamel (Crep de Carrillera con Bechamel de Boletus y Queso Apolonio Gratinado)

It was the champion of the 2025 tapa fair of San Juan de Aznalfarache, province of Seville.

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The tapas dictionary

Apolonio
Don Apolonio is a cheesemaker from Ciudad Real, in La Mancha, known for its aged sheep's milk cheeses. On the menu, “Apolonio cheese” means one of its cheeses.
Carrillera
Carrillera refers to the cheek meat of pork or veal. It is slow-cooked until very tender, often in stews or braises. This is a traditional dish in many regions of Spain, valued for its yielding texture.