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Discover Herreño Cheese
- Lynn
- Feb 17, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 10, 2023
This lesser known Spanish cheese comes from the Canary Island of El Hierro.
Herreño is made with mostly goat's milk, with touches of cow's and sheep's milk added. It comes in both smoked and unsmoked varieties. The smoked version is smoked over wood from trunks of prickly pear cactus and figs. It has a delicate, buttery flavor with a smoky aftertaste. The unsmoked variety has a mild, fresh and slightly-acidic taste. The paste has many small holes.
The unsmoked variety pairs best with rosé and white wines, while the smoked variety goes better with reds.
Herreño cheese sounds like something I need to try—it’s got that perfect vibe for a laid-back gathering. I’m already picturing it slightly grilled and served alongside my go-to argentinian bbq setup. I followed a guide I found online and it totally changed how I grill—the cuts, the method, even how to serve it with fresh sides. Everything turned out so flavorful and juicy. Adding a cheese like this into the mix would seriously level up the next cookout.