Sheep Milk Cheeses from Slovenia

Discover cheeses made from sheep milk in Slovenia, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Bovški sir (Bovec)

Bovški sir, also known as Bovec cheese, is a traditional Slovenian cheese made primarily from raw sheep's milk, with the optional addition of up to 10% goat's milk. This semi-hard cheese is aged for a minimum of 60 days, allowing …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Raw sheep's milk, optionally mixed with up to 10% goat's milk
Texture: Semi-hard
Flavor: Full, slightly sweet

Kraški ovčji sir

Kraški ovčji sir is a hard cheese made from sheep's milk, also originating from Slovenia's Karst region. It features a rich, robust flavor with earthy undertones. This cheese is typically aged for several months, which enhances its complex taste profile, …

Country: Slovenia
Milk Type: Raw sheep’s milk
Texture: Compact, liable to fracture
Flavor: Aromatic

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