{"id":1791,"date":"2025-06-24T16:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/product\/smoked-scamorza-cheese\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T16:09:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T16:09:54","slug":"smoked-scamorza-cheese","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/product\/smoked-scamorza-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"SMOKED SCAMORZA CHEESE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The word \u201c<strong>scamorza<\/strong>\u201d likely comes from \u201ccapa mozza\u201d (meaning \u201csevered head\u201d), referring to the <strong>characteristic<\/strong> <strong>shape<\/strong> this cheese takes after being hung by a cord during the drying and smoking process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROVOLA VS SCAMORZA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Smoked Provola and Scamorza are often mistaken for each other. While they are both <strong>traditional<\/strong> <strong>Italian<\/strong> <strong>dairy<\/strong> <strong>products<\/strong> with similar characteristics, they have some distinct differences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Provola<\/strong> can be made from buffalo or goat\u2019s milk, while Smoked Scamorza is typically made from cow\u2019s milk, or more rarely, especially in Campania, from buffalo milk. Another key difference lies in the stretching and aging process : Provola is more similar to mozzarella, being a fully stretched-curd cheese that doesn\u2019t undergo aging, while <strong>Smoked Scamorza<\/strong> is a semi-raw stretched-curd cheese that requires a very brief aging period of a few days . Both can be naturally smoked using wood and aromatics, a process that enhances their flavor.<\/p>\n<p>This smoking gives Scamorza its characteristic brownish <strong>color<\/strong> and firmer <strong>texture<\/strong> , while Provola maintains a lighter color, with a thinner outer layer and a softer slice. The smoking process allows both cheeses to be preserved longer than traditional mozzarella.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRODUCTION PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Smoked Scamorza is made from <strong>cow\u2019s or buffalo milk<\/strong> , either raw or pasteurized, with added starter cultures and rennet. Once the curd forms, it\u2019s broken into small pieces and left to mature. The resulting mixture is then worked to achieve its typical shape and soaked in brine. The scamorza is then hung in a smoker for drying and smoking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SERVING SUGGESTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Given its unique <strong>characteristics<\/strong>, Smoked Scamorza is perfect as the star of a <strong>pasta<\/strong> dish or on a cheese board , or as a melting cheese to enhance the flavor of traditional main courses or one-dish meals . It can be used, for example, on Neapolitan <strong>pizza<\/strong> or in classic <strong>Eggplant<\/strong> <strong>Parmesan<\/strong> to create a soft yet crispy crust . It can also be used as a <strong>filling<\/strong> in savory pies , potato gratins, or omelets.<\/p>\n<p>For appetizers or aperitifs, Smoked Scamorza pairs excellently with a charcuterie board featuring mixed cured meats such as Aged <strong>Coppa<\/strong>, Milano <strong>Salami<\/strong>, or <strong>Cooked Ham<\/strong> , served alongside traditional taralli or fennel seed crackers and slightly sweet preserves. Alternatively, you can make bruschetta with cherry tomatoes, served warm so the Smoked Scamorza becomes perfectly melted. It\u2019s also excellent as an ingredient for packed lunches ; Smoked Scamorza can be <strong>diced<\/strong> and added to a salad with seasonal vegetables and olives for an extra flavorful touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><strong>Smoked Scamorza<\/strong> is a semi-raw spun-paste cheese produced with <strong>cow\u2019s milk<\/strong> in the Southern regions of Italy. It stands out for its <strong>intense and typical flavour<\/strong> and its <strong>soft and compact texture<\/strong>, which makes Smoked Scamorza perfect to taste right after being sliced or after heating it if you want to fully appreciate its meltiness. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6835,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_cat":[828],"product_tag":[],"giftcard-category":[],"class_list":["post-1791","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-cheeses","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple","rey-swatches",""],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1791"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1791"},{"taxonomy":"giftcard-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salumipasini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/giftcard-category?post=1791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}