Storing Parmesan

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I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

1: In a ZipLock bag. This remained moist but got moldy.

2: Wrapped in parchment paper, and then put in a ZipLock bag. This
remained moist, and took longer to get moldy -- only a slight improvement.
This is how I store all my other cheeses and it works quite well. But
granted, I use up the other cheeses faster than I use the Parmesan.

3: Wrapped in parchment paper; no Ziplock. This didn't get moldy,
but it dried out quite a bit, and was really difficult to grate (and I
have a rather extensive selection of graters, from a cheap $5. one to
several Microplanes).

Sandy

I use fresh parmesan only very rarely...
The chunk I originally bought from central market was already hard as a
rock, so I just keep it in the 'frige in the butter keeper in no
wrapper. I've had that chunk now in there for a good 4 years and it's
not even thinking about going bad.

Since it is so hard, and so old, it's VERY rich and a little goes a long
way. My chunk is getting smaller and smaller and I'll have to replace it
soon. <sigh>

I just use a very fine flat hand grater for it. Yes, it's hard work but
it's good for the forearm muscles!

Kat

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Or you can do what was suggested to me by some italian ladies.
Finely grate ur parmesan and the store it in the freezer and the just
take out the right amount of already grated parmesan as you need it.
Works great.
But
remember to place ur rind in a jar of olive oil in the fridge and use
pieces of it as a removable flavouring ingrediant when u make soup.
clarexican

I put it in a covered glass jar in the freezer - Airtight, freezing stops
the ongoing growth, grates pretty good cold.

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Quoted message said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

1: In a ZipLock bag. This remained moist but got moldy.

2: Wrapped in parchment paper, and then put in a ZipLock bag. This
remained moist, and took longer to get moldy -- only a slight improvement.
This is how I store all my other cheeses and it works quite well. But
granted, I use up the other cheeses faster than I use the Parmesan.

3: Wrapped in parchment paper; no Ziplock. This didn't get moldy,
but it dried out quite a bit, and was really difficult to grate (and I
have a rather extensive selection of graters, from a cheap $5. one to
several Microplanes).

Sandy

On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 04:11:54 +0000 (UTC), [email hidden]

Quoted message said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

1: In a ZipLock bag. This remained moist but got moldy.

2: Wrapped in parchment paper, and then put in a ZipLock bag. This
remained moist, and took longer to get moldy -- only a slight improvement.
This is how I store all my other cheeses and it works quite well. But
granted, I use up the other cheeses faster than I use the Parmesan.

3: Wrapped in parchment paper; no Ziplock. This didn't get moldy,
but it dried out quite a bit, and was really difficult to grate (and I
have a rather extensive selection of graters, from a cheap $5. one to
several Microplanes).

Just scrape the mold off.

Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

"Accordions don't play 'Lady of Spain.' People play 'Lady of Spain."

I had the same problem with Parm (and other cheeses) molding off much
earlier than they should. Wrapping in tin foil seems to stop the problem.

Bob

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Quoted message said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

1: In a ZipLock bag. This remained moist but got moldy.

2: Wrapped in parchment paper, and then put in a ZipLock bag. This
remained moist, and took longer to get moldy -- only a slight improvement.
This is how I store all my other cheeses and it works quite well. But
granted, I use up the other cheeses faster than I use the Parmesan.

3: Wrapped in parchment paper; no Ziplock. This didn't get moldy,
but it dried out quite a bit, and was really difficult to grate (and I
have a rather extensive selection of graters, from a cheap $5. one to
several Microplanes).

Sandy

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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 04:11:54 +0000 (UTC), [email hidden]

Quoted message said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

1: In a ZipLock bag. This remained moist but got moldy.

2: Wrapped in parchment paper, and then put in a ZipLock bag. This
remained moist, and took longer to get moldy -- only a slight improvement.
This is how I store all my other cheeses and it works quite well. But
granted, I use up the other cheeses faster than I use the Parmesan.

3: Wrapped in parchment paper; no Ziplock. This didn't get moldy,
but it dried out quite a bit, and was really difficult to grate (and I
have a rather extensive selection of graters, from a cheap $5. one to
several Microplanes).

Just scrape the mold off.

Wrap tightly in 2 layers of plastic wrap.

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Peter Aitken

Remove the [censored] from my email address before using.

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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 04:11:54 +0000 (UTC), [email hidden]

Quoted message said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

1: In a ZipLock bag. This remained moist but got moldy.

2: Wrapped in parchment paper, and then put in a ZipLock bag. This
remained moist, and took longer to get moldy -- only a slight improvement.
This is how I store all my other cheeses and it works quite well. But
granted, I use up the other cheeses faster than I use the Parmesan.

3: Wrapped in parchment paper; no Ziplock. This didn't get moldy,
but it dried out quite a bit, and was really difficult to grate (and I
have a rather extensive selection of graters, from a cheap $5. one to
several Microplanes).

Just scrape the mold off.

Wrap tightly in 2 layers of plastic wrap.

I use that Glad "Press N' Seal" stuff for my parm:

http://www.glad.com/pressnseal/

It does a good job of keeping out the air (and no, I don't have any
monetary interest in the product)...

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J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"You still haven't explained why the pool is
filled with elf blood." - Frylock, ATHF

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In article said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

1: In a ZipLock bag. This remained moist but got moldy.

2: Wrapped in parchment paper, and then put in a ZipLock bag. This
remained moist, and took longer to get moldy -- only a slight
improvement.
This is how I store all my other cheeses and it works quite well. But
granted, I use up the other cheeses faster than I use the Parmesan.

3: Wrapped in parchment paper; no Ziplock. This didn't get moldy,
but it dried out quite a bit, and was really difficult to grate (and I
have a rather extensive selection of graters, from a cheap $5. one to
several Microplanes).

Sandy

I use fresh parmesan only very rarely...
The chunk I originally bought from central market was already hard as a
rock, so I just keep it in the 'frige in the butter keeper in no
wrapper. I've had that chunk now in there for a good 4 years and it's
not even thinking about going bad.

Since it is so hard, and so old, it's VERY rich and a little goes a long
way. My chunk is getting smaller and smaller and I'll have to replace it
soon. <sigh>

I just use a very fine flat hand grater for it. Yes, it's hard work but
it's good for the forearm muscles!

Kat

===============

I'm almost ashamed to admit that the 3 of us have gone through about 6
pounds of parmesano-reggiano (sp?) in the last 5 months! In my defense, we
have done a bit of entertaining and have made a few food gifts to share that
'may' have had a pit of parmesan in them... We've been ordering it from
Zingerman's and MAN does it rock! It truly has been the best parmesan that
I've ever eaten.

Cyndi P. Armesan

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Or you can do what was suggested to me by some italian ladies.
Finely grate ur parmesan and the store it in the freezer and the just
take out the right amount of already grated parmesan as you need it.
Works great.
But
remember to place ur rind in a jar of olive oil in the fridge and use
pieces of it as a removable flavouring ingrediant when u make soup.
clarexican
============

If I can stop myself from eating the rind... that sounds like a good idea!
LOL

Cyndi

Rick & Cyndi said:

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Quoted message said:

Or you can do what was suggested to me by some italian ladies.
Finely grate ur parmesan and the store it in the freezer and the

just

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

take out the right amount of already grated parmesan as you need

it.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Works great.
But
remember to place ur rind in a jar of olive oil in the fridge and

use

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

pieces of it as a removable flavouring ingrediant when u make soup.
clarexican

If I can stop myself from eating the rind... that sounds like a good

idea!

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LOL

Cyndi

And tht's why I also grate part of the chunk in advance and store that
in the freezer... otherwise I'll get the munchies and scoff up the
entire wedge... I don't know of anyone who snacks on grated cheese.

Sheldon

Rick & Cyndi said:

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Or you can do what was suggested to me by some italian ladies.
Finely grate ur parmesan and the store it in the freezer and the

just

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

take out the right amount of already grated parmesan as you need

it.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Works great.
But
remember to place ur rind in a jar of olive oil in the fridge and

use

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

pieces of it as a removable flavouring ingrediant when u make soup.
clarexican

If I can stop myself from eating the rind... that sounds like a good

idea!

Quoted message said:

LOL

Cyndi

And tht's why I also grate part of the chunk in advance and store that
in the freezer... otherwise I'll get the munchies and scoff up the
entire wedge... I don't know of anyone who snacks on grated cheese.

Sheldon

Quoted message said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

I have some wrapped in plastic wrap, and put inside a ziplock. It's
been good for about 6 months so far. Maybe it has to do with the
amount of moisture in the particular brand.

Quoted message said:

I use Parmesan cheese infrequently, and whenever I want to use it the
hunk I have in the refrigerator is usually bad. I'm looking for a way
to store Parmesan cheese so that I can have it on hand and it will stay
fresh for more than a few weeks. Here's what I've done so far:

I have some wrapped in plastic wrap, and put inside a ziplock. It's
been good for about 6 months so far. Maybe it has to do with the
amount of moisture in the particular brand.

I tried that PressNSeal stuff on some leftover fresh pineapple in big
chunks. Gave up in frustration, it didn't stick to itself at all that
way. Put the box aside to take back to the grocery store.

I tried that PressNSeal stuff on some leftover fresh pineapple in big
chunks. Gave up in frustration, it didn't stick to itself at all that
way. Put the box aside to take back to the grocery store.

salgud' said:

I tried that PressNSeal stuff on some leftover fresh pineapple in big
chunks. Gave up in frustration, it didn't stick to itself at all that
way. Put the box aside to take back to the grocery store.

Hey, don't bring it back. It *does* work. It's not designed to stick to
itself. That's Glad Wrap. The PNS is designed to stick to storage
containers. I've used it on plates, bowls, plastic containers, and paper
plates. Worked like a dream.

Carol
--
Coming at you live, from beautiful Lake Woebegon

salgud' said:

I tried that PressNSeal stuff on some leftover fresh pineapple in big
chunks. Gave up in frustration, it didn't stick to itself at all that
way. Put the box aside to take back to the grocery store.

Hey, don't bring it back. It *does* work. It's not designed to stick to
itself. That's Glad Wrap. The PNS is designed to stick to storage
containers. I've used it on plates, bowls, plastic containers, and paper
plates. Worked like a dream.

Carol
--
Coming at you live, from beautiful Lake Woebegon

"Damsel in dis Dress" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Hey, don't bring it back. It *does* work. It's not designed to stick to
itself.

But Damsel, that's how they show it on tv. Make your own
bags, like that.

nancy

"Damsel in dis Dress" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Hey, don't bring it back. It *does* work. It's not designed to stick to
itself.

But Damsel, that's how they show it on tv. Make your own
bags, like that.

nancy