What is liederkranz on pumpernickel?
Liederkranz is a cow’s milk cheese, with an edible pale yellow-orange tan crust, and a semisoft, pale interior with a mildly pungent flavor and distinct aroma that could become unpleasantly ammonia-like if aged incorrectly.
Where can I buy Liederkranz cheese in USA?
Below is a video put on YouTube by the DCI Cheese company about Liederkranz. Liederkranz is rising in popularity, but is harder to find than Limburger. You are more likely to find it in the eastern half of the United States than in the west. If you live somewhere it’s not readily available in grocery stores, you can find it online at amazon.com.
Where did the origin of Liederkranz come from?
If you love limburger, or if you’re curious about strong-smelling, washed-rind cheeses, you owe yourself a slice of Liederkranz. An American cousin to German limburger, Liederkranz was born in upstate New York in the late 1800s.
What kind of bacteria is in Liederkranz cheese?
Liederkranz® is smeared with bacteria called Brevibacterium linens and the rind is washed repeatedly as the cheese ages to encourage its growth. The bacteria helps the cheese to ripen and develop its complex flavor, and it also is the source of the cheese’s unique aroma. It would be easy to think that Wisconsin has a thing for stinky cheese.
Who was the company that made leiderkranz cheese?
In 1929 the company making Leiderkranz was acquired by the Borden Company who continued to make the cheese until 1981. After a fire damaged their plant, Borden decided to no longer make Leiderkranz, and production was again started in Ohio by the Fisher Company.
Below is a video put on YouTube by the DCI Cheese company about Liederkranz. Liederkranz is rising in popularity, but is harder to find than Limburger. You are more likely to find it in the eastern half of the United States than in the west. If you live somewhere it’s not readily available in grocery stores, you can find it online at amazon.com.
If you love limburger, or if you’re curious about strong-smelling, washed-rind cheeses, you owe yourself a slice of Liederkranz. An American cousin to German limburger, Liederkranz was born in upstate New York in the late 1800s.
Liederkranz® is smeared with bacteria called Brevibacterium linens and the rind is washed repeatedly as the cheese ages to encourage its growth. The bacteria helps the cheese to ripen and develop its complex flavor, and it also is the source of the cheese’s unique aroma. It would be easy to think that Wisconsin has a thing for stinky cheese.
What’s the difference between Limburger and leiderkranz cheese?
A close cousin to Limburger, Leiderkranz is made in small rectangular blocks from cow’s milk. It has an edible, pale yellow or tan crust, with a semi-soft, pale interior. The cheese is smelly, though many describe it as slightly less pungent than Limburger, and somewhat creamier. The label says that Leiderkranz is “A mellow yet robust cheese”.
