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Buy the Gruyere - Pound Cut on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 9 ratings)

Located in: Cheese, Switzerland

This extra special delicacy from the Gruyere district of Switzerland is well known as the basic ingredient in fondue. But with its delightfully nutty, spicy, full flavor, it is delicious as a table cheese as well. Upon eating Gruyere, one immediately recognizes the taste of whole milk that is used exclusively in making this grand cheese. We say it is grand because a whole wheel of Gruyere weighs about 80 pounds. In fact, it takes over 100 gallons of milk to make a single wheel of Gruyere! Enjoy this traditional favorite julienned into a chef's salad, melted on a hot open-faced sandwich, or, of course, in a classic cheese fondue. Won the Silver Medal in the World Cheese Awards.

Made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Photo depicts whole 70 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

More information for the Gruyere - Pound Cut

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.9 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Firm(4), Flavorful(6), Nutty(5), Smooth(4)

Best Uses:

After dinner(4), Hors d'oeuvre(4), Melted(6), Salads(3), Sandwiches(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4), Simple tastes(3)

Pound Cuts and Larger are Much Better

By Baldwinbuddy

from Floirda after 25 years in California on 2/22/2010

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

Classic melting cheese and it does that very well. [...]The larger size is so much more cost effective. The smaller sizes have too much waste by the time the rind, wax or other protective layer is discarded.

Gruyere

By hrtstring from hemet, CA on 2/12/2010

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Pros:

Nutty

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

I used this in a six cheese mac & cheese casserole for the superbowl party...what a rave!

Very nice!

By Cheese lover

from Watsontown, PA on 6/30/2009

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Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Nutty, Smooth

Cons:

Not full-flavored as I li

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

I like it melted on a buttered English muffin.

Gruyere-Kitchen Staple/Kitchen Delicacy

By Culinary

from Bridgeport, CT on 4/22/2009

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Pros:

Complex, Firm, Flavorful

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

A marvelous cheese which I use for a snack, for quiche, souffles, and creative cuisine;

One of my kitchen recipes with Gruyere includes:

Gruyere melted in a ssucepan, combined with grated parmesan cheese, creme, and seasonings and used as a sauce for tortellini (either meat or cheese); Add a sufficient amount of creme so that the sauce does not get pasty as it cools; The flavor is super!

Primo Swiss Gruyere

By Mumsie Lee

from Virginia on 4/11/2009

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Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful, Full and fresh flavored, Nutty, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Melted, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

Delicious with a slice of warm sausage on french bread, thinly shaved over salads, gratineed (is that a verb-word?) over any vegetable or seafood dish and the flavor mellows out well on a grilled sandwich.

This is a fine cheese. I look forward to buying more of it.

The best

By ala

from waterville,oh on 3/22/2009

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Pros:

Flavorful, Nutty

Best Uses:

After Dinner

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

After dinner with red strong wino.

Very very good

By Charlie

from Durango, CO on 1/5/2009

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Yes

Pros:

Buttery, Creamy, Flavorful, Smooth

Best Uses:

Melted

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

great in fondue or just alone with crackers

Love this cheese

By DT

from Oklahoma City, OK on 7/30/2008

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

In mac and cheese, On cheese tray

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

Have bought this cheese a few times and just love it. For me this is one when it arrives I have to open it up immediately and cut off a piece and be in heaven.

Delicious

By Amanda from Pineville, La on 6/5/2008

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Gruyere - Pound Cut:

It is now my husbands new favorite cheese!

Customer Reviews about the Gruyere - Pound Cut at igourmet