Menorca (Balearic Islands) · Spain
Queso Mahón
Mahón is a cow's-milk cheese from the island of Menorca, named for its port city. Its distinctive orange rind comes from rubbing the surface with butter and pimentón during aging, and the salty, slightly sharp flavour reflects the island's sea air and pastures. It holds a DOP as Mahón-Menorca.
Approximate, per 3-4 wedges (~30g). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Where it comes from
Mahón is a cow's-milk cheese from the island of Menorca, named for its port city. Its distinctive orange rind comes from rubbing the surface with butter and pimentón during aging, and the salty, slightly sharp flavour reflects the island's sea air and pastures. It holds a DOP as Mahón-Menorca.
Where to eat Queso Mahón
0 restaurants worldwide serve it.
The variants
Mahón Semicurado
Aged 2-5 months; supple with a mild tang.
Mahón Curado
Aged over 5 months; firm, sharp and salty.
Mahón Artesano
Made with raw milk on the farm for deeper character.
Cook it yourself
- Queso Mahón
Queso Mahón is Menorca's cow's-milk cheese, its orange rind rubbed with butter and paprika during ageing and its flavour turned salty and sharp by the island's sea air. Rather than a recipe, it is best enjoyed simply, dressed the traditional Menorcan way.