There is a wide variety of meat recipes in this area. The main meats used are beef from Pyrenean cattle, lamb, pork, chicken and game birds when in season. Biscay is renowned for its meat stews.
Pyrenean cattle are a local breed which give high quality meat.
The main dishes in which this meat is used are T-bone steaks, fillet steaks and sirloin steaks, well seasoned and grilled or served in sauce. The Berriz T bone is famous in Biscay. Lamb is roasted, stewed or served as cutlets grilled over a charcoal fire. Pork is one of the most useful meats. All its cuts can be used to make a wide variety of products.