Product Details

Product Details
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Kirkham’s Lancashire is a traditional, handcrafted cheese made by Graham Kirkham in Goosnargh, Lancashire. Sourced from the Kirkham family’s own Friesian cows, this cheese is steeped in history and crafted using a two-day curd recipe—a method rooted in the days when farmers with small herds needed two days of milking to fill a cheese mould. Each wheel is cloth-bound and rubbed with butter, allowing it to develop a rich complexity over two to six months of maturation.

Tasting
This creamy yellow cheese has a distinctive “buttery crumble” texture that melts in your mouth. Its flavour is clean and lactic, with a rich depth that comes from the unpasteurised milk and the traditional buttered muslin rind.

Pairing
Kirkham’s Lancashire shines when paired with lighter wines like Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc, which complement its clean, lactic flavours. For a heartier match, try a nutty amber ale or a glass of sparkling cider. Add pickled onions or fresh apple slices for a crisp contrast, or serve with a dollop of tangy chutney.

Recipe
The Ultimate Cheese on Toast
Ingredients:

• 100g Kirkham’s Lancashire, grated
• 2 thick slices of sourdough bread
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp English mustard (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to high. Lightly toast the sourdough on both sides.
2. Spread butter (and mustard if using) onto one side of each slice.
3. Generously pile on the grated Kirkham’s Lancashire.
4. Place under the grill until the cheese bubbles and browns at the edges.
5. Serve hot with a side of pickles or a fresh salad for a simple, indulgent treat.

Extra Information
Region: Lancashire, England
Milk: Raw cow’s milk
Suitable for Pregnant Women: No
Vegetarian: No
Style: Semi-soft

Storage and Serve
Store refrigerated below 8°C. Allow the cheese to come to room temperature for full flavour before serving. Consume within 14 days of receipt or the date shown on the cheese.

Ingredients
Unpasteurised cow’s milk, starter culture, rennet (animal), salt

Allergens
Contains milk