English Pecorino
Origin: England
Region: Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Made by: Whitelake Cheeses
Type: Hard
Milk: Sheep
Milk treatment: Raw
Coagulant: Vegetarian Rennet
It is is made with vegetarian rennet from sheep’s milk; washed in brine three times a week, and matured for around six months. It has astonishing versatility of flavour.
Characteristics: creamy, farmy, fruity, nutty, and sweet.
Best with: Italian Acacia honey as well as fruit preserves like marmalade or jam