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Cheese from Italy, Abruzzo

Pecorino d'Abruzzo

Made in 5 steps over 3.1 months. The longest step, ripen, takes at least 3 months (ONAF) and runs at 10–15 °C (ONAF). Salt is 18 % (ONAF).

Key numbers
Main stepat least 3 monthsReported[onaf][onaf-sheet][pat-sheet]Ripen
Temperature10–15 °CReported[onaf][onaf-sheet][pat-sheet]Ripen
Salt18 %Reported[onaf][onaf-sheet][pat-sheet]Mould and salt

Recipe

No fixed amounts recordedWhat goes in. No source gives amounts for this ferment.
sheep milk, raw, whole
Starter: optional whey or milk starter (thermophilic)

Total time across the recorded steps: 3.1 months

Start
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What changes: Raw whole sheep milk goes into the vat

Step 1 of 5
Prepare the milk
Time
Not documented
Temperature
Not documented
Salt
None given
Acidity
Not documented

S, raw, whole

Flavour
Not documented
Texture
Not documented
Colour
Not documented

Microbes at work in this step

Not documented for this step.

Method

Measured measured in a studySet fixed by a specification or tested recipeReported one source reports itTypical a general value, not sourced for this fermentUnconfirmed not yet checked against a source

What makes this one different

Regional basket pecorino with whey-scalded forms and an oiled rind; technique varies by locality.

Rind
Straw-yellow, fairly thin, rush marks that may hold greyish mould
Size
1–3 kg; Ø 14–22 cm, height 7–10 cm

History and sources

Every number is labelled with how it is known. How this atlas is made

  1. [onaf] ONAF, scheda formaggio 'Pecorino d'Abruzzo' (id 326)web
  2. [onaf-sheet] ONAF technical sheet PDFweb
  3. [pat-sheet] Regione Abruzzo PAT sheetgov