Provolone Piccante Cheese - 10 Months
A sharp version of the classic Provolone cheese, Provolone Piccante is made in the same way as regular provolone, from cow's milk cheese, using a pulled curd method that's similar to mozzarella. Known as pasta filata or “stretched out” curd, Provolone Piccante is left to age and mature, in this case 10 months. The aged provolone cheese develops a great spiciness and sharpness, with that classic saltiness and full-bodied milky flavor.
Unlike American Provolone cheese, which is soft and more “deli” like, Italian Provolone Piccante is drier and, saltier, and much more flavorful. It’s perfectly suitable for grating, so feel free to grate over pizzas, pannini, or grilled cheese. It’s great for melting – grating makes it even easier to melt – so incorporate it to cassserolles, baked potatoes, fondue, pasta, and risotto. In Argentina, this type of cheese is used in a grilled “provoleta”, a melted, golden-crusted Provolone disc that’s melted on the hot grill (check our Grilled Provolone Burger Recipe!).
Ingredients: Milk, salt, rennet.
Availability:
Usually ships within 1 business days.
Product is perishable and must ship via Overnight service.
Name:
Provolone
Milk Type:
Cow
Texture:
Semi Hard
Type:
Aged, Fondue
Origin:
Italian
Shape:
Log
Questions and Answers
Q:I have a large sleeve of aged provolone picante from Italy. May it be taken in and out of refrigeration without damage. is it shelf stable?
A:The Provolone Piccante Cheese is perishable, it should be kept refrigerated. It should be taken out of the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before serving.
Q:what is the nutritional value of this cheese? what are the ingredients? Thank you.
A:The ingredients listed are: milk, salt, rennet. These are the nutritional values for a serving size of 1 oz:
Calories - 100
Calories from Fat - 70
Total Fat - 7.5g
Saturated Fat - 5.5g
Trans Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 28.5mg
Sodium - 140mg
Protein - 7.3g
Vitamin A - 15 microg
Calcium - 246mg
Provolone Piccante Cheese - 10 Months Recipes
In Argentina, thick rounds of provolone cheese are grilled to golden, melted perfection and cut-up and served with toothpicks as appetizers while the rest of the bbq is finished. We took that concept and literally plopped it over a perfect burger, and served it with another South American classic, a spicy chimichurri sauce.
Product Pricing Per Pound
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| Sku |
Item description |
Item weight range |
Price per lb |
| 2168703 |
8 oz cut portion |
0.45 lbs. - 0.55 lbs. |
$14.27 |
| 2168703 |
8 oz cut portion |
0.45 lbs. - 0.55 lbs. |
$14.27 |
| 2168702 |
1 lb cut portion |
0.80 lbs. - 1.20 lbs. |
$14.27 |
| 2168702 |
1 lb cut portion |
0.80 lbs. - 1.20 lbs. |
$14.27 |
| 2168701 |
10.5 lbs |
10.00 lbs. - 11.00 lbs. |
$14.27 |
| 2168701 |
10.5 lbs |
10.00 lbs. - 11.00 lbs. |
$14.27 |
| 2168704 |
2 x 10.5 lb wheels |
20.00 lbs. - 22.00 lbs. |
$12.85 |
| 2168704 |
2 x 10.5 lb wheels |
20.00 lbs. - 22.00 lbs. |
$12.85 |