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Pecorino Sardo

Also called fiore sardo

Sardinian sheep's-milk cheese, sold young and mild or aged and crumbly; nuttier and less salty than Pecorino Romano. Eaten in chunks or grated over pasta.

Gluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodManchego

    Similar sheep's milk character, slightly richer and softer.

  • T2 · GoodParmesan

    Cow's milk, nuttier and less sheepy.

  • T2 · GoodPecorino Romano

    Saltier and sharper; use less. (use 0.8× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchAsiago

    Cow's milk and milder.

  • T3 · In a pinchKefalotyri

    Saltier and tangier.

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