How to Use a Wire Cheese Slicer
To make the perfect slice of cheese that is even in thickness and doesn't have torn edges, a wire cheese slicer is the right tool. For the cheeses with thick rinds or a heavy body, a cheese slicer makes the job of slicing cheese much easier and more efficient. Cheeses that work best in a wire cheese slicer are aged and don't have a great deal of moisture. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Cheese Slicing with a Wire Slicer
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Select a wire cheese slicer that best fits your block of cheese. Some wire cheese slicers accommodate only a six inch rectangle piece of cheese, while other slicers are meant for cutting a large block of Parmesan that is more than two feet wide.
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Place the cheese in the slicer if you are slicing a small block. If you are cutting a large block of Parmesan with a long wire cheese slicer, make sure the slicer is on a stable working place like a kitchen counter or a butcher block
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Gauge how thick you would like to slice your cheese. For snacking or cheese platters, a quarter inch slice is best. If you are slicing a block of Parmesan, the first cut is usually directly down the middle.
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Bring down the wire to the cheese to check the width of your cheese slice.
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With a smooth and firm motion, press the wire with even pressure through the cheese until it goes completely through. If you are slicing Parmesan, you may need to wiggle the wire down through the cheese until you reach the bottom.
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Tips & Warnings
The best cheeses to use a cheese slicer on are: Parmesan, Emmenthaler, pecorino, Swiss or aged cheddar.
Keep fingers away from the sharp wire while slicing to reduce the risk of injury. Clean the wire cheese slicer after each use to prevent bacteria.
