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(peh-koh-REE-noh) From the word pecora which means ewe in Italian, cheeses made from sheep's milk in Italy are called pecorino. Although the majority of pecorino is made in southern Italy, especially Sardinia, the best known pecorino is Pecorino Romano. Genuine Romano is only produced in the province of Rome from November to June.

Although a little sharper than Parmesan, it is often substituted when used in cooking.It has an intensely strong sheepy quality to it. Look for the sheep's head logo with Pecorino Romano embossed on the rind to make sure you are getting the real stuff.

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