Four Leaf Clover
$4.99
Cloth-bound cheddar cellar aged in a twenty-five-pound truckle
Description
Our fields are lush with clover, but finding that elusive four-leaf clover takes a bit of luck, time, and dedication.
The same is true for our Four Leaf Clover cheese, a true gem in a field of cheddars.
Crafted with care and inspired by traditional English cheddar-making, Four Leaf Clover stands out in flavor, texture, and quality.
To create this unique cheddar, we start by pressing fresh cheddar curds into a classic English “truckle” shape.
A truckle, if you’re wondering, is the term for a large, barrel-shaped wheel of cheese.
Each truckle is a striking ten inches wide and twelve inches tall, making it a hefty, impressive wheel of cheese.
Once pressed for a full twenty-four hours, we wrap each wheel in muslin cloth soaked in lard from our local butcher.
This careful cloth-binding process gives each truckle a natural, protective rind that helps it age beautifully.
After bandaging, we press the cheese again for another full day, setting the stage for its six to eight-month aging journey.
The truckle’s large size and the cloth binding lock in moisture.
The result is a creamier, smoother texture than smaller cheddar wheels can achieve.
With each bite, you’ll taste delicate, sweet hints of pineapple, a signature of the sweet cheddar recipe we follow.
The aging process also brings out a depth of flavor that’s hard to match, and some wheels even develop the sought-after calcium crystals.
These crystals are a sign of high-quality aged cheese, giving a satisfying crunch that cheese lovers adore.
Four Leaf Clover has earned praise from chefs and foodies alike.
One chef even said it rivals the best imported cheddars from England.
We’re proud to offer you a world-class cheddar with roots in local craftsmanship and flavors as rich as the Pennsylvania landscape.
Indulge in a slice of Four Leaf Clover and experience the depth, creaminess, and unforgettable taste that comes with our signature aging process.
This isn’t just any cheddar—it’s unique to the land, cows, and aging rooms of Clover Creek.
Each truckle is crafted with tradition, patience, and a bit of Pennsylvania pride.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| aging (in months) | 6 months |
| Ingredients | cultured raw milk, salt, veal rennet |
| Product size | one-sixth truckle (approximately 4 lbs), one-third truckle (approximately 8 lbs), 3 oz wedge (3 servings), 6 oz wedge (6 servings) |
| prizes | third prize in Cheddar category at 2019 PA Farm Show |
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