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Queso en Aceite

Jeffrey Weiss
A cheese that is cured in olive oil is so very simple and so rustic and sexy too!!
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Course Valentine's Day Ideas and Recipes
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients
 

  • 1.1 lbs. fresh semisoft or semifirm goat's or sheep's milk cheese, such as Manchego or Queso de Cabra (we used Manchego)
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh marjoram
  • 2 whole garlic cloves peeled and destemmed
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • High-quality extra virgin olive oil preferably a Spanish varietal, like Arbequina or Cornicabra, to cover

Instructions
 

  • Sterilize some Mason jars if you plan to store the cheese for longer than 1 month. Otherwise, a small storage container will do.
  • If using a semifirm cheese, like Manchego, cut it into bite-sized pieces. If using a soft cheese, like goat cheese, form it into discs or balls that will fit into the container.
  • Place the cheese pieces, herbs, and spices into the storage container. Cover with the oil.
  • Close the container and hold in the refrigerator for up to 1 month to age the cheese in the oil. (If holding for longer, use the Mason jars).
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