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How Real Pecorino Romano Cheese Is Made In Lazio, Italy | Regional Eats

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Pecorino Romano is one of the oldest cheeses in the world, with roots going back to Ancient Rome. But today, most of it is no longer made near Rome at all. In this episode, we visit I Buonatavola, one of the very last producers still making Pecorino Romano in Lazio, the cheese’s original territory, to understand how global demand, especially from the United States, reshaped where and how this cheese is made. We explore the differences between Pecorino Romano made in Rome and the versions produced elsewhere, and how exports helped keep this historic producer alive.

00:00 – Intro
01:14 – Processing Milk
02:10 – Pressing Cheese
03:39 – Sardinia Vs. Lazio
05:19 – PDO Label
07:51 – Salting
10:00 – Black Wax
13:18 – Packaging
14:06 – Aging
14:41 – US Business
17:58 – Tasting
20:48 – Credits

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How Real Pecorino Romano Cheese Is Made In Lazio, Italy | Regional Eats | Insider Food

36 Comments

  3. @Lordwolfie59

    Its so interesting watching this. As someone who grew up poor in nyc. My grandma always used Pecorino Romano because it was more affordable compared to Parmigiano-Reggiano but still had amazing flavor. I wonder how they compare now price wise. Either way awesome cheese and very cool to see it made!

  9. @grahamstubbs4962

    Salad, serves one

    Ingredients

    Wild rocket
    Celery stalk x 2
    Lemon
    Pecorino Romano
    Prosciutto di Parma
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Walnut oil
    Black pepper

    Preparation

    Cut the celery stalks on the bias
    Plate the rocket and celery
    Drizzle with olive oil and the juice of half a lemon
    Grate pecorino over
    Layer the prosciutto on top
    Dress with walnut oil and grated black pepper

  13. @DineshKumar__public__

    Congratulations on new/old collaboration! I'm bit worried that your channel that showcases artisanal practices all over the Europe will be forced into have heavy Italian bias due to corporate pressure.

  17. @EvaLapinska

    Then the future of this cheese is gloomy, knowing that theempire of evil – their main marked has bankrupted already… maybe worth to look for some new, civilized people`s market?

  20. @bluglass7819

    It’s not so much that I can afford luxury products as that I feel I should get the most enjoyment out of what I need over what I want.

  33. @sergiovasques8356

    Pecorino Romano is a true monument to Italian culture. My favorite cheese. Wish we could get hold of the more artisanal variety here in Portugal. Keep up the good work Claudia.

  34. @SRSR333

    Didn't need to start the video to know it'd be Claudia. Superb work, love her dedication and deep research!

  36. @Illuminate00the00Truth

    My great great grandparents were illegal immigrants from Italy. It doesn't seem like Italians wanna immigrate the US anymore. Gee, I wonder why.

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