Provolone cheese is an Italian, full-fat cow's milk cheese, renowned for its smooth texture and mildly sharp, tangy flavor. This semi-hard cheese ages gracefully into a creamy, mellow, and nutty delight, making it suitable for a variety of dishes. Its savory flavor profile works perfectly in pasta, sandwiches, or melted over vegetables. Provolone cheese comes in two main types - Provolone Piccante (aged for more than four months, offering a strong, sharp taste) and Provolone Dolce (aged for less than four months, with a sweet, creamy flavor). Visually, it is unique, boasting a pear-shaped or cylindrical form, with a glossy golden-brown rind. Whether sliced in a sandwich or grated onto a pizza, Provolone cheese adds a distinct, rich, and buttery indulgence to your culinary creations.

Provolone cheese can typically be found in the dairy or deli section of a grocery store. It may be pre-sliced and packaged or available to be sliced to order. You may also find smoked provolone cheese in the specialty cheese section.