Hoop Cheese

Hoop Cheese

Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

Origin: Wisconsin

Origin: Wisconsin

$9.99

/ 8 ounce

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Although you don't see it very often, Hoop Cheese used to be something you could buy in any Southern grocery or general store. It's a cheese that was often sold in the same town it was made in, never traveling too far from its birthplace. This is because it's not aged very long, so it doesn't last forever like a wedge of hard grating cheese. The ‘hoop' refers to the shaping molds used in the cheese making process. In the American Southeast, hoop cheese is considered a hard cheese, although it has a texture similar to a mild cheddar. The mild, slightly salty taste of hoop cheese makes it ideal for flavoring or finishing cooked dishes or just simply snacking.

Stripling's has been a mainstay of Georgia families for the past 45 years. The business began with Hardin's Uncle making and selling pork sausage out of his grandfather's mercantile store. As word spread about his handmade sausages, a proper butcher shop was opened in 1965. Since then, new generations have fallen in love with Stripling's traditional, honest products. Although today they primarily focus on their award winning line of sausage and jerky, they still offer an authentic Hoop cheese, made for them in Wisconsin according to a traditional recipe.

  • Made from pasteurized cow's milk.
  • Photo depicts whole 22 lb. form of cheese.
  • We cut and wrap this item by hand.

Nutrition Facts

Hoop Cheese by Cut & Wrapped by igourmet

Serving Size 1oz Total Servings approx. 7.5

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g

Saturated Fat 5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholestrol 30mg

Sodium 180mg

Total Carbohydrates 1g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 7g

Vitamin A

.06%

Vitamin C

0%

Calcium

.2%

Iron

0%

Vitamin E

0%

What’s the best way to store my cheese?
The best way to keep cheese fresh is to store it in the vegetable crisper in your fridge. Before doing so, wrap in parchment or wax paper, then wrap loosely in plastic wrap. You can also buy our exclusive cheese storage bags, specially created to keep your cheese fresher, longer.

Unless used for cooking, we don’t recommend storing cheese in the freezer as this will alter its texture.

What is the best temperature to serve my cheese?
Remove cheese from the fridge an hour before serving, as cheese is best experienced at room temperature to enjoy the full spectrum of flavors.

How long will my cheese stay fresh in the refrigerator?
The length of time cheeses last in the fridge after opening depends largely on the type of cheese. Soft varieties tend to spoil more quickly than hard varieties. Please refer to the table below for a convenient reference:

CHEESE TYPE

EXAMPLES

SHELF LIFE

Fresh Cheeses

Mozzarella, Feta, Burrata, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Chevre

5 - 7 Days

Soft Ripened Cheese

Brie, Camembert, Triple Cream, Limburger, Robiola

7 - 10 Days

Blue Cheeses

Danish Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton

2 Weeks

Medium Firm Cheeses (semi-hard)

Gouda, Havarti, Emmental, Appenzeller, Manchego, Petite Basque, Tete de Moine 

2 - 3 Weeks

Firm/Sharp Cheeses

Sharp Cheddar, Provolone Piccante, Cave Aged Gruyere

4 - 6 Weeks

Grating Cheeses

Parmigiano, Grana, Pecorino Romano, Asiago

3 – 6 Months

SHIPPING OPTIONS & FEES

Please allow 1-3 business days to process your order.

Perishable Shipping Fees*:
Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99

* Perishable orders below $65 incur a $7.99 surcharge. Perishable orders placed after 10AM PT / 1PM EST on Friday will ship the next Monday to avoid sitting in a carrier’s warehouse over the weekend!

Non-Perishable Shipping Fees (if your order contains only non-refrigerated items):
Standard - $13.99 / Fast - $24.99 / Fastest - $39.99*

Note: Additional charges apply for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. 

Ship To Multiple Addresses: We make shipping to all your family and friends easy! Select “Ship to Multiple Address” in your cart to split your order into multiple deliveries.

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How We Ship

FreshWave Packaging

Our products are always shipped so they will arrive at your door in optimal condition! We’ve carefully selected packaging options that have minimal impact on the environment without compromising on food safety or quality. 

For perishable orders, we line our shipping boxes with Tempguard - a unique, padded insulator made of 100% pre-consumer recycled paper material. We further control the temperature with recycled kraft paper fill and non-toxic frozen gel packs. In the summer months, we may include dry ice to ensure fresh delivery in very hot weather.

Note: Please join our efforts to be mindful of our environment and extend the life-cycle of our packaging, by recycling your shipping box, Tempguard liner, and kraft fill (all 100% curbside recyclable!). Store the gel packs in your freezer and reuse to keep your next picnic or road trip fare cool.