Aged for about two years and sealed in black wax to keep the cheese fresh.
Raw milk cheeses have depth and complexity of flavor so appreciated by cheese lovers; aged cheddar, like fine wine, is a living, breathing product of the earth.
Aging gives the cheese a longer time to release its moisture, concentrating and developing its flavor. The extra high butterfat milk of the Jersey cow has a creaminess that offsets the "sharpness" caused by the lactic acid in the cheese.
An outstanding aged cheddar cheese selected for its pronounced flavor and smooth finish. Drier and slightly crumbly, it's best to allow this cheese to warm before cutting and serving. This cheese is excellent when accompanied with dried fruits and nuts, crusty breads and big wines.
These flavored cheddars are great also with crackers, crusty bread, sliced for use in sandwiches (try spreading the bread with pesto, mustard or avocado) or grated into an omelette for brunch or breakfast.
Imagine macaroni and cheese for grownups with Grafton Garlic Cheddar and Farfalle (bowtie or butterfly-shaped) pasta. Chefs like to cook with Grafton cheddar, citing its excellent flavor.
When cooking with cheddar, use only long, slow heat for best results.
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