Our Taste Test of Pecorino Romano

Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of Pecorino Romano.

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[brianbarnes-cocke]

I could watch product comparisons like this for my entire life

[arizonared]

My Italian family is from the south, in Calabria, and always used Pecorino Romano, rather than Parmigiano.

[laneygreystone]

😹😹😹 Bridget like “this sixth taste will really clarify”

[David_T]

Same thing happens with Feta Cheese: The Greek stuff is mainly, if not exclusively, sheep's milk, while a lot of domestics are made from cow's milk.

[peshgirl]

I love Pecorino Romano, it's always in my fridge. I only get Parm if I have a recipe I've never tried and it calls for it specifically.

[skatingcanuck]

I had never noticed sheep cheese had funk. I just noticed it was milder than goat's cheese. I also love the Spanish cheeses they mentioned. Perhaps this explains why I love Pecorino Romano - I agree that it doesn't get enough love.

[KS-uvyc]

living in italy, this was spot-on. and, bridget is a great face to ATK.

[irisk]

I actually prefer pecorino Romano over Parmigiano-Reggiano because I like sharper and more pungent tastes generally.. I just buy mine from Costco because the price can't be beat and it's good quality.

[DavidSmith-xcxz]

You can tame the funk by mixing with parmigiano reggiano, but you can’t add funk if it’s not there in first place. For that reason, I always have Locatelli in my refrigerator 😀

[tpsu]

Locatelli is synonymous with pecorino romano. The fact that it gets second billing is probably because they had people on the board that still think the Olive Garden is Italian food.

Me: I always have pecorino with my pasta. Locatelli is so good that I make lines with it.

[debbieberstst]

I am obsessed with you guys!!! THANK YOU

[ellengregory]

I find that it's always safe to trust Bridget's tastebuds.

[erinnkemp]

Our family always uses Lacatelli. Always in soups and Gravy macaroni.

[tomsaaristo]

I had my fingers crossed for the one I pulled out of the fridge. Pinna, from Italy, aged 10 months

[ScottWilliamson]

Yeah, I'll go with Bridgette's pick. Thanks.

[mortenrobinson]

The pecorino is great, especially for carbonara. It can almost be used as substitute for salt in dishes that call for cheese, at least use less salt if using lot of pecorino. Its also cheaper than Parmigiano-Reggiano, probably because it's less well known.

[pauljay]

Locatelli family making pecorino Romano for over 500 years in Lazio Italy. Nothing comes close to the taste.

[dhicks]

Grandmother born & raised in the east coast of Italy - always imported Pecorino Romano. Me, raised in Chicago, living 130 miles away in the center of Illinois for the last 50 years - where is the Imported Pecorino? Have to go home to Chicago for the real thing😱, and we do! The best Italian cheeses, Italian sausage, and canned San Marzzano plum tomatoes - well worth the trip for the "good" stuff" - Chicago!

[matthewhunter]

I just get the Costco brand. it's not too bad. When I lived in Italy, I actually preferred Pecorino Sardo over Romano.

[vincentwinkleblech]

I do love Parmesan very much, but Pecorino Romano is KING in my Kitchen !