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Pecorino with Balsamic-and-Black-Pepper Syrup

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (appetizer) servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons mild honey
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (1/2-pound) piece young Pecorino or ricotta salata

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Briskly simmer vinegar, honey, and pepper in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy nonreactive saucepan over moderately high heat, uncovered, until just syrupy and reduced to about 1/4 cup, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

    Step 2

    Slice cheese and drizzle with syrup.

TagsItalianEuropeanPecorinoCheeseDairyRicotta SalataRicottaSideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessWeeknight MealsSimmerGourmet
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