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    Monterey Jack - Wikipedia

    • Monterey Jack, sometimes shortened to Jack, is a Californian white, semi-hard cheese made using cow's milk, with a mild flavor and slight sweetness. It has been called "an American original" and "as a vestige of Spanish rule in the early nineteenth century, derives from a Franciscan monastic style of farmer's cheese." In addition to being eaten by itself, it is f… See more

    Country of originUnited States
    Source of milkCows
    Origins

    In its earliest form, Monterey Jack was made by 18th-century Franciscan friars of Monterey, Alta California. California land speculator and businessman David Jacks sold the cheese commercially. He produced a mild whit… See more

    Aging

    Although most of the softer varieties found in American supermarkets are aged for only one month, "Dry Jack" is a harder variety aged for up to 24 months. See more

     
  1. Monterey Jack is a true American cheese that traces its roots to the Mexican Franciscan friars of Monterey
    Monterey Jack: A Versatile American Cheese
    Monterey Jack is a true American cheese that traces its roots to the Mexican Franciscan friars of Monterey, California in the 1700s.
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  4. What is Monterey Jack Cheese?

    Learn about the history, characteristics and uses of Monterey Jack, a semi-firm, mild-flavored cheese from Mexico and the United States. Find out how to enjoy it with wine and where to buy it near you.

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    Jun 2, 2023 · Learn about the competing stories of how Monterey Jack cheese was created in California by different immigrants and dairymen. Discover how the cheese got its name, how it was made, and how it evolved over time.

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    Feb 24, 2021 · Monterey Jack is a mild, creamy cheese made from cow's milk that originated in California. Learn how it evolved into pepper Jack, Colby Jack, and Cheddar Jack, and how to use them in your recipes.

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    Sep 23, 2024 · Monterey Jack is a pressed uncooked, creamy cheese that originated in the United States, specifically in Monterey, California. It is made from cow’s milk and has a mild, buttery flavour and a smooth texture that makes it a …