{"product_id":"pecorino","title":"Jersey Pecorino","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBring a Taste of Regional Excellence to Your Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience traditional Italian craftsmanship, made right here in Victoria from our 90-year-old Italian cheesemaker, passed down from his father and then passed onto his grandson. This premium selection of hard and semi-hard Italian-style cheeses from \u003cb\u003eGippsland Jersey\u003c\/b\u003e is crafted using the highest quality Jersery milk, sourced right here in Gippsland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHard Pecorino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Rich, aged, and complex. It easily steals the show on every grazing platter we build.\"\u003c\/i\u003e — Sarah L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Pure Gippsland Jersey Milk, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced directly from local, independent Gippsland dairy farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged in small batches using traditional Italian cheese techniques to create a robust, firm texture that stands entirely on its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatter Hero:\u003c\/b\u003e Slice thinly and serve on a cheese platter with dried figs, quince paste, and walnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWine Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs beautifully with full-bodied Victorian red wines or dry ciders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimple Indulgence:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy on its own with crusty sourdough bread and extra virgin olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePepato Pecorino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The cracked peppercorns give it such a fantastic bite. Perfect balance of rich cheese and spicy warmth.\"\u003c\/i\u003e — Jason W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Pure Gippsland Jersey Milk, Cracked Black Peppercorns, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced directly from local Gippsland dairy farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged Pecorino handcrafted in small batches, blended with whole cracked black peppercorns throughout the paste for an authentic, savory warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCacio e Pepe:\u003c\/b\u003e Grate into hot pasta with extra olive oil for an instant, elevated Cacio e Pepe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharcuterie Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Shave alongside cured meats like prosciutto, salami, and olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGourmet Crackers:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair with simple water crackers to let the pepper flavor shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChilli Pecorino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An absolute hit at our last gathering. Spicy, rich, and ridiculously addictive!\"\u003c\/i\u003e — Hannah B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Pure Gippsland Jersey Milk, Red Chilli Flakes, Salt, Cultures, Non-Animal Rennet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/b\u003e Freshly collected from local, independent Gippsland dairy farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged Pecorino infused with crushed red chilli flakes during crafting, delivering a warm, balanced heat without overpowering the Jersey milk richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpicy Toasties:\u003c\/b\u003e Melt over sourdough with ripe tomatoes for an incredible grilled cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrazing Boards:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair with sweet honeys, dark grapes, and mild salami to contrast the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePizza Topper:\u003c\/b\u003e Shave over homemade wood-fired pizzas straight out of the oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ A Note on Weights \u0026amp; Sizing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are premium artisan cheeses cut by hand, every single piece is unique in shape and size. 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