How to Store Roquefort
Roquefort cheese, a type of blue-veined cheese made from sheep's milk, stores best when kept refrigerated. This cheese is especially prized for use in salads and salad dressings. Proper storage helps the cheese retain its semi-soft, creamy texture and strong tangy flavor. Air is the main enemy of stored cheese. It can hasten spoilage or dry it out so it becomes an unusable hard hunk.
Things You'll Need
- Aluminum foil
- Storage container
Instructions
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Wrap unwrapped and packaged Roquefort cheese in a double layer of aluminum foil. Cover all exposed edges of the cheese so air doesn't dry it out prematurely.
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Place the Roquefort into a storage container and seal it closed. The container further prevents air exposure and it also contains the strong odor of the cheese so it doesn't affect other foods in storage.
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Place the container in a 35 to 40-degree Fahrenheit refrigerator. Place it near the rear of the fridge or in a cheese drawer, if available, where temperatures are more likely to remain consistent.
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Check the cheese before use and dispose of it if it dries out, hardens or develops fresh mold growth. You can typically store Roquefort successfully for 3 to 4 weeks.
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