Pecorino_Siciliano

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Pecorino siciliano

Italian cheese

Pecorino siciliano (Sicilian: picurinu sicilianu; lit. 'Sicilian pecorino') is an origin-protected firm sheep's milk cheese from the Italian island and region of Sicily. This cheese comes from the classical Greek world: in ancient times it was recognized as one of the best cheeses in the world.[1]

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It is produced throughout the island, but especially in the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Trapani, and Palermo. It is a pecorino-style cheese, like its close relation pecorino romano, but not as well known outside Italy as the latter. A semi-hard white cheese, it has a cylindrical shape and a weight of about 12 kg (26 lb).[2]

The cheese was awarded with the protected designation of origin in 1955 and European Union protected designation of origin status in 1996.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Italian Pecorino Siciliano".
  2. [2]
    Francesco Picciolo. Curiosità e ricette della mia cucina siciliana. Errant, 2013. p. 7.


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