Provolone


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Sorrento®5 lb. Sorrento® Provolone
SKU #: 0150000Quantity: 8

Sorrento®6 lb. Sorrento® Provolone
SKU #: 0150680Quantity: 2

Sorrento®6 lb. Sorrento® Provolone
SKU #: 0150750Quantity: 6

Sorrento®12 lb. Sorrento® Provolone
SKU #: 0151000Quantity: 3

Sorrento®12 lb. Sorrento® Provolone Smoked
SKU #: 0151240Quantity: 3

Precious®6 lb. Precious® Provolone
SKU #: 0150660Quantity: 2

Precious®12 lb. Precious® Provolone
SKU #: 0151160Quantity: 3

Provolone is second in popularity to Mozzarella. However, unlike Mozzarella, Provolone is always made with whole milk. Many times, Provolone results in fuller flavors than Mozzarella due to the numerous cultures used to create it.

Country of Origin:

United States

Milk Source:

Cow

Appearance:

+ Provolone: Ivory to pale beige
+ Smoked Provolone: Smoked, dark

Texture:

Soft, slightly elastic, smooth, easy to dice and shred

Flavor:

+ Provolone: full, sharp, intensifies with age, slightly tart and salty
+ Smoked Provolone: smoky

Cheesemaking:

Provolone follows the basic steps of cheesemaking. However, the difference lies within the stretching process. While in the cooker stretcher, the warm curd is introduced to extremely hot water. Augers then knead the curd. Eventually, the molten cheese transforms into loaves.
  • Sliced and topped on ham, turkey, salami or assorted sandwiches
  • Shredded and topped on Pesto Chicken Pizza
  • Shredded and placed in lasagna
  • Shredded and baked on Spicy Spinach Pizza
  • Great accompaniments include sliced tomatoes, raw onions, apples, pears, grapes and raw vegetables

Usage Tools:

  • chef's knife
  • fish line cutter
  • slicer
  • Always keep Provolone refrigerated and tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.
  • When stored properly, Provolone will last at least 2 weeks
  • Shelf Life - 120 days
  • Best Used Within - 2 weeks after opening (best flavor occurs when aged at least 21 days)
  • Moisture Content - 43%-45%
  • Bread Sticks
  • Grapes
  • Grilled Vegetables
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Toasted Pecans