$188.49/Each
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Product Overview
- Firm, Italian sheep's milk cheese known for its sharp, salty flavor
- Similar to parmesan, pecorino has a slightly sharper flavor, adding a salty zing to any dish
- Aged for a deep, complex flavor and granular, dry texture that makes it ideal for grating
- Perfect addition to a cheese or charcuterie board or grated over salads, pasta, and potato dishes
- Ships refrigerated
- Quantity
- 1/Each
- Shipping Weight
- 12 lb.
- Cheese Type
- Romano
- Color
- White
- Milk Type
- Cow
- Origin
- Italy
- Package Size
- 12 lb.
- Perishable Type
- Refrigerated Foods
- Style
- Block
- Texture
- Firm
- Type
- Artisan Cheese Cheese
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Details
Elevate your Italian dishes with this classic, authentic imported 12 lb. block of pecorino romano cheese! Crafted with fresh sheep's milk, this cheese ages for only 5-8 months to produce a firm cheese with strong, tangy tasting notes to add a salty zing to your dishes. The aging period not only gives this cheese a deep, complex flavor, but it also creates a dry, granular texture that makes this cheese perfect for grating. As one of the most popular hard cheeses produced in Italy, this cheese boasts the PDO designation, certifying that it is produced in a specific protected denomination of origin (PDO). Strict production methods and guidelines ensure this cheese is authentically made and has the prized flavor and terroir of the region.
Similar to parmesan cheese, pecorino romano is a hard grating cheese that is perfect for garnishing dishes, although pecorino has a stronger, tangier flavor than parmesan, since parmesan cheese is made with cow's milk. Parmesan also possesses a harder texture due to it's longer aging period. When using pecorino in place of parmesan, you should use 1/3 less cheese than the recipe calls for to account for the saltier flavor of the pecorino. Use this pecorino romano to create smooth, silky cacio e pepe in your restaurant or make crunchy pecorino cheese crisps to garnish house made soup. Mix shredded pecorino into a decadent potato gratin, leafy green salad, or herbaceous pesto sauce. You can even serve this cheese as part of an Italian-inspired cheese board with charcuterie, paired with Chianti or Barolo wine.
Refrigerated Food
This item is shipped refrigerated. You will need to ensure this item is stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler.
Imported from Italy
This item is imported from Italy.
EU Protected Designation of Origin
The European Union has certified that this product is traditionally and entirely manufactured in a specific location and that its characteristic properties can be attributed to the geographical region in which it was produced.