Cheddaring

/ˈtʃɛdərɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A process in cheese-making where curd is cut, heated, and stacked to remove whey and develop flavor, characteristic of Cheddar cheese production.

Etymology

From Cheddar (village in Somerset, England) + -ing. Named after the place where this technique originated and became famous.

Kelly Says

Cheddaring is the key step that makes Cheddar cheese distinctive—the curds are literally stacked and turned like laundry, creating a firmer texture and tangier flavor that absolutely transformed British cheese-making.

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