Just bought a nice block....

[blacklabman]

of Parmigiano Reggiano. How do they cut that stuff?

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

of Parmigiano Reggiano. How do they cut that stuff?

Do you have a serrated (sp?) kitchen knife; like a bread knife? Or an electric turkey carver? or a band saw?
I believe, once you cut it in half, you can use a cheese slicer; that's what I call it. It shaves "ribbons" of cheese from the inside.

 

[huntr1]

They don't cut it. They hold a picture of Chuck Norris in front of it and the force of his aura causes the cheese to break in half.

 

[desertrat]

of Parmigiano Reggiano. How do they cut that stuff?

Sawzall? Hacksaw? I know it's hard. Actually I think I would just grate off what I need unless you plan on bringing me some, then you can borrow my sawzall.

 

[acommondisaster]

I've only bought small pieces; I usually just run it up against the grater. I have one of the 4 sided ones that includes a slicer side. Or I just use the vegetable peeler when I want "curls".

 

[migtig]

I've only bought small pieces; I usually just run it up against the grater. I have one of the 4 sided ones that includes a slicer side. Or I just use the vegetable peeler when I want "curls".

I actually use a microplane zester/grater and it works perfect.

 

[DQ2B]

Yep, you grate it.

 

[Retrodeb54]

Yep, you grate it.

...and grate it and grate it and grate it. I love Robert.

Robert's Parmesan - YouTube

 

[Lexib_]

of Parmigiano Reggiano. How do they cut that stuff?

Is there a local store that sells it ?

 

[Dupontster]

I think this just might be ths first thread about cuttin the cheese...Congrats..

 

[itsbob]

I think this just might be ths first thread about cuttin the cheese...Congrats..

Or someone asking HOW to cut the cheese..

 

[blacklabman]

Is there a local store that sells it ?

Giant in California.

 

[blacklabman]

Or someone asking HOW to cut the cheese..

My original question was how do THEY cut it for packaging. I only grate it.

 

[itsbob]

My original question was how do THEY cut it for packaging. I only grate it.

On a scale of 1-10?

One that makes your eyes water being an eight or better?

 

[Nickel]

Is there a local store that sells it ?

I would think that most stores have it. It's usually in the little cheese kiosk by the deli, not in the shredded cheddar section.