You're Missing Out If You Throw Away Your Parmesan Cheese Rinds - Here's What You Can Do With Them - Tasting Table

"Parmesan cheese rinds can add flavor to a number of dishes, and they can even serve as a snack all on their own. Best of all, you don't need to worry about using the rinds right away. They'll last up to 18 months when frozen in an airtight bag, and can be tossed straight into your food from the freezer without being defrosted first."

"Perhaps the simplest way to put Parmesan rinds to good use is to add them into a sauce or dish as a flavoring agent. Many cream- and tomato-based pasta sauces, for example, could benefit from a piece of rind to add salty depth and richness. Add a piece of frozen rind to the sauce as it's cooking and wait for it to get soft and melty. When the sauce is ready to serve, remove whatever part of the rind remains and compost it."

Parmesan rinds retain concentrated savory flavor and can be saved rather than thrown away. Rinds can last up to eight months in the refrigerator and up to 18 months when frozen in an airtight bag. Frozen rinds can be added directly from the freezer into sauces, soups, or stews without defrosting. They impart salty depth and umami, particularly to cream- and tomato-based pasta sauces, where they soften and release richness as they cook. Remaining rind pieces should be removed before serving and can be composted. Rinds can also be offered to friends or eaten as a snack.

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