How to use Parmesan rinds that you have left? In this article I’ll reveal some useful ideas to recycle Grana or Parmesan rinds and not throw them away, since you can use them in many ways. To store cheese rinds I recommend placing them in dedicated vacuum bags in the refrigerator or wrapped in parchment paper and kept in a container in the refrigerator, so you can wait until you have 2 or 3 to use them at their best. After having cooked the Grana or Parmesan rinds in the ways you’ll see below, they are excellent served to accompany an aperitif or as an appetizer. I also recommend taking a look at all my recipe collections — you’ll surely find some other recipes to try.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
How to use Parmesan or Grana rinds
- 3 parmesan rinds
- as needed water
How to use Parmesan rinds
How to use Parmesan or Grana Padano rinds? First, place the Parmesan or Grana rinds in a bowl and cover them completely with water; they should soak for a couple of hours.
After soaking, discard the water, take the Grana or Parmesan rinds and scrape them with a knife to remove any impurities on the outer rind. Now that they are clean and soft they are ready to be used.
In a skillet: After soaking and cleaning them, cut the rinds into small pieces and heat a nonstick skillet over the stove. When it is hot, add the pieces and heat them for a few minutes, turning them several times. Serve as soon as they are ready and still hot.
In the oven: After cleaning and cutting into small pieces, preheat the oven to 356°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the rind pieces on the sheet and, once the oven is hot, bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
In the microwave: After soaking and cleaning them, place the rinds on a microwave-safe plate, spaced apart. During cooking they will puff up and if they are close together they will stick, making them difficult to serve. Cook at 750 W for 2 minutes.
Alternatively, after cleaning and cutting into small pieces, you can use the rinds in minestrone, in soups or in broths.
