Citrus and Zhug Marinated Manchego

Products used: Blood Orange Olive Oil, Cara Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar, Z'hug Seasoning
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Products used: Blood Orange Olive Oil, Cara Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar, Z'hug Seasoning
7oz young Manchego Cheese, broken into pieces
½ cup SOOC Blood Orange Olive Oil
2 tsp SOOC Z'hug seasoning
5 strips Orange Zest
2 cloves Garlic, peeled and smashed
1 sprig Rosemary
tsp SOOC Cara Cara Orange Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar
drizzle SOOC Blood Orange Olive Oil (Optional)
Note: Feel free to add a long, fresh drizzle of Blood Orange Olive Oil. You can also try this recipe using other varieties of semi-firm cheese. Serve with bread.
In a small saucepan under medium-low heat, add Blood Orange Olive Oil, Z'hug, orange peels, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes before adding the rosemary, then continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.
Set aside and let cool completely. Add Cara Cara Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar and stir.
Pour over cheese, gently tossing to make sure everything is coated.
Cover and chill for 12 hours, or up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.