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Default Southern Style Pimiento Cheese

On 2018-08-12 4:22 PM, heyjoe wrote:
> On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 16:39:16 GMT, l not -l wrote:
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>> As an addendum to my original reply, I'd like to add that, IMO, a suitable
>> substitute would be diced roasted red pepper. Based upon my wanderings
>> through the various (country identified) aisles of our international grocer,
>> many countries have "canned" roasted red (sweeet) peppers.

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> I've used roasted, peeled, sliced red pepers that came in a jar a couple
> of times, when I didn't have pimentoes on hand and didn't feel like
> making a special trip to the grocery store. Had to take an extra step
> to dice the pepers, but they were a good substitute and I'll do it again
> in a pinch - just won't call it "pimento cheese".


I have bought them a couple times and they are delicious. I just don't
think to use them enough. The small jars are a little pricey. There are
sometimes great deals on the large jars, but then I forget to use them
and they go bad.


>
> A few additions I make are to add some Lea & Perrins worchestershire
> sauce, a pinch of sugar, salt & pepper and a bit of malt vinegar. Let's
> me cut down on the Duke's Mayonnaise.
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