Grana Padano is a hard, pungent cheese, much like parmesan.
Grana Padano, a hard cheese with a robust, pungent flavor, has been made in Italy for over 800 years. Grana Padano is aged from around 9 months for milder varieties to over 20 months for stronger varieties. With proper storage, uncut Grana Padano has a shelf life of up to 180 days when refrigerated. If you have cut slices of Grana Padano or shaved it for sprinkling on pasta, don't throw away the leftovers! Preserve Grana Padano leftovers for use later.
Instructions
1. Put all the leftover Grana Padano, whether slices, shavings or crumbled bits, into a waxed paper bag. Shake the bag slightly so that all the cheese settles at the bottom.
2. Wrap the top of the bag over and around the cheese in the bag so that a pouch is formed.
3. Wrap the paper bag cheese package in plastic wrap, then place in an airtight plastic container in the vegetable draw in the fridge. Use within two weeks for best results, especially if the cheese has been finely grated.
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