Monterey Jack
What is Monterey Jack Cheese?
Monterey Jack earns the rightful position as a true “American” cheese since it originated in the Mexican Franciscan friars of Monterey, California. Around the 1700s, these monasteries around the Monterey region were making a semi-firm, creamy, mild-flavoured cheese from cow’s milk which was aged for a short period. An American entrepreneur named David Jack realized its commercial value and started selling it all over California. The cheese became popular by the name “Monterey Jack's” or “Jack's Monterey,” eventually acquiring the name Monterey Jack.
What Does Monterey Jack Cheese Taste Like?
Monterey Jack is commonly used in Mexican and Spanish cuisine because it is mild in flavour and melts really well. It is similar in taste and texture to Colby and Cheddar.
Variants of Monterey Jack, known as Dry Jack (aged version) and Pepper Jack (pepper spiced), are also quite popular. Monterey Jack is available across all grocery stores and supermarkets in the United States. Consider Pinot Noir and Riesling with this cheese.
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