Crumbled aged cheddar on cutting board with Jefferson 2 Year label

Cheddars

Jefferson 2 Year Aged Cheddar

Our classic Northwest-style cheddar is nutty and sweet, with a subtle tangy finish. As cheddar ages, it develops the distinctive “sharp” flavors and grainy texture. This cheddar has been aged on average 2 years, producing a pronounced sharpness that’s balanced by the cheese’s creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A winner at the 2022 Good Food Awards!

We also offer Jefferson Cheddar in two different styles: Mild (aged a minimum of 30 days), and 1 Year (aged a minimum of 365 days). 

Flavor

APPEARANCE: Pale buttery yellow-white

TEXTURE: Moderately firm and sliceable; aged versions exhibit a more crumbly and crystalline texture

TASTE: Nutty and sweet, with slight sharpness that increases with age

SUGGESTED PAIRINGS:

  • Delicious grated into a casserole or sliced on a sandwich. This cheese also shines on a cheese plate alongside dried cherries, pecans, walnuts, and cured sausage.
  • A versatile cheese, it pairs nicely with a glass of bright Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris, or alongside a variety of different ales.

Product info

KEY DETAILS:

  • Aged a minimum of 30 days for mild and 365 days for 1 year
  • Hand cut and hand milled cheddar 
  • Certified organic by Oregon Tilth 
  • Vegetarian-friendly and gluten free
  • Milk is rBST free 

SHELF LIFE: 9 months 

SUGGESTED STORAGE: Keep refrigerated at 38°-40° F

INGREDIENTS: Certified Organic pasteurized whole cow’s milk, salt, enzymes, cheese cultures 

MILK TYPE: Certified Organic pasteurized cow’s milk 

RENNET: Organic, vegetarian, and GMO-free microbial enzyme 

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