{"product_id":"smoked-metsovone-pdo-1500g","title":"Smoked Metsovone PDO from Metsovo – naturally aged, perfect for grilling \u0026 table cheese | Whole piece ~1.5 kg","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for grilling \u0026amp; saganaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally smoked in Metsovo (Epirus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 1.5 kg – ideal for dinners \u0026amp; parties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Metsovone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetsovone PDO is one of Greece’s most distinctive smoked cheeses, produced exclusively in the mountain town of Metsovo, in the Epirus region. It is a semi-hard cheese made from a blend of unpasteurised cow’s and goat’s milk, naturally smoked using traditional methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring ageing, the cheese is wrapped in rope and hung for around three months, allowing it to develop its unmistakable aroma: elegantly smoky, slightly spicy, and deeply savoury without being overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it in the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled or pan-seared\u003c\/strong\u003e – golden outside, soft and melty inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaganaki-style\u003c\/strong\u003e – a show-stopping Greek classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOven-baked pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e – grated or sliced for a rich, smoky finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAperitif cheese board\u003c\/strong\u003e – cut into cubes or thin slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many people does it serve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 kg = approximately 10–14 aperitif portions\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on how generously you cut it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAperitifs with friends, relaxed dinner parties, festive tables, and gourmet gifts for true cheese lovers. If you like bold flavours and sharing good food, this cheese does the talking for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idryma Tositsa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42653115121902,"sku":"METS1500","price":71.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7683\/4722\/products\/smoked-metsovone-pdo-approx-15-kg-318942.jpg?v=1741707950","url":"https:\/\/www.greekflavours.com\/en-ie\/products\/smoked-metsovone-pdo-1500g","provider":"Greek Flavours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}