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Pecorino Romano

Quick Overview:

Firm and granular, yet glossy. Sheep milk's leap towards immortality.

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: Italy
Milk Type/Treatment: Pasteurized Sheep
Rennet Type: Animal rennet

The Flavor Experience

Pecorino Romano is a savory warrior delivering sharp thrusts of sea salt, umami, and seasoned meat to the palate with a lingering zest at the finish. Its firm, granular paste maintains a glossy mouthfeel as a result of the incredible richness and abundance of butterfat content in the sheep’s milk it is produced from. This cheese transcends the ages—it is as relevant to the contemporary dinner table as it was to ancient Roman banquets.

The Story

Pecorino Romano is one of the earliest recorded cheeses. Roman soldiers were given rations of it on voyages and details of its production were expounded upon by Pliny the Elder and Hippocrates 2,000 years ago. Central and Southern Italy’s answer to Parmigiano and Grana Padano, this tangy grating cheese lends itself to robust, savory dishes. Though Pecorino Romano was traditionally produced in the Lazio region surrounding Rome, its high demand called for an expansion of its production to regions with similar terroir and breeds of sheep, including Tuscany and Sardinia. It is produced seasonally between November and June and lamb rennet is traditionally used as the milk coagulant. The wheels are dry-salted by hand during the 8-12 month aging process and its firm, granular texture is a result of bringing the curds to a high temperature during production. Pecorino Romano's distinctly sharp, zesty flavor profile is owed to the lamb lipase enzyme present in the rennet, which breaks milk-fats down into free fatty acids that then bind to form robust aroma and flavor compounds.

Usage Tips

Pecorino Romano is traditionally paired with fresh fava beans from the Roman Campagna and used to flavor robust pasta dishes like cacio e pepe and sauces like amatriciana and carbonara. Try with a dollop of Rhododendron honey and candied nuts or a smooth, malty stout.

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$10.99
/ 7 oz.

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Product Description

Firm and granular, yet glossy. Sheep milk's leap towards immortality.

Quick Facts

Country of Origin: Italy
Milk Type/Treatment: Pasteurized Sheep
Rennet Type: Animal rennet

The Flavor Experience

Pecorino Romano is a savory warrior delivering sharp thrusts of sea salt, umami, and seasoned meat to the palate with a lingering zest at the finish. Its firm, granular paste maintains a glossy mouthfeel as a result of the incredible richness and abundance of butterfat content in the sheep’s milk it is produced from. This cheese transcends the ages—it is as relevant to the contemporary dinner table as it was to ancient Roman banquets.

The Story

Pecorino Romano is one of the earliest recorded cheeses. Roman soldiers were given rations of it on voyages and details of its production were expounded upon by Pliny the Elder and Hippocrates 2,000 years ago. Central and Southern Italy’s answer to Parmigiano and Grana Padano, this tangy grating cheese lends itself to robust, savory dishes. Though Pecorino Romano was traditionally produced in the Lazio region surrounding Rome, its high demand called for an expansion of its production to regions with similar terroir and breeds of sheep, including Tuscany and Sardinia. It is produced seasonally between November and June and lamb rennet is traditionally used as the milk coagulant. The wheels are dry-salted by hand during the 8-12 month aging process and its firm, granular texture is a result of bringing the curds to a high temperature during production. Pecorino Romano's distinctly sharp, zesty flavor profile is owed to the lamb lipase enzyme present in the rennet, which breaks milk-fats down into free fatty acids that then bind to form robust aroma and flavor compounds.

Usage Tips

Pecorino Romano is traditionally paired with fresh fava beans from the Roman Campagna and used to flavor robust pasta dishes like cacio e pepe and sauces like amatriciana and carbonara. Try with a dollop of Rhododendron honey and candied nuts or a smooth, malty stout.

SKU: CHIT202P

Straight From the Monger's Mouth
"No wonder Pliny the Elder and Hippocrates waxed poetic about Pecorino Romano 2,000 years ago." – Sarah D., Monger Apprentice & Oxford-Made & Monger Bound
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    4

    Posted by Peter Clavier on 1st Nov 2023

    This order of several wedges of Romano cheese, along with a rotary grater, was for a gift to a friend who loves to eat at Olive Garden and have them inundate her food with grated cheese. She loved the gift! I'm sure we'll be ordering more cheese soon.
    The only problem we encountered is the shape of the wedges. Cutting it into a shape that fits the grater (the same as used at OG) produces a bit of funny-shaped waste. Not that we mind -- the waste pieces taste just as good, and make nice nibbles!

  2. excellent service and...
    5

    Posted by arlene sparacio on 24th Jul 2023

    excellent service and merchandise

  3. Great
    4

    Posted by Steph on 18th Apr 2023

    Highly recommend

  4. Pecorino Romano
    5

    Posted by Rhoda on 21st Feb 2023

    Sharp and spicy. Just the way we like it.

  5. Excelent
    5

    Posted by Pecorino Romano on 10th Dec 2022

    Verry Very Good

  6. Romano Cheese
    4

    Posted by Mark Sampson on 7th Oct 2021

    Molte Bene. Tante Grazie

  7. Pecorino Romano
    5

    Posted by Kurt on 23rd Aug 2019

    The very best out there. Real tasty, adds to any dish. Worth ordering!

  8. The VERY best!
    5

    Posted by Kurt C. on 23rd Feb 2016

    This is the VERY best Pecorino Romano in the world! I have ordered it three times already, and will continue to do so.

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