Hunkadora
- Producer
- Prodigal Farm
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North Carolina
- Website
- prodigalfarm.com
- Milk
- Goat
- Treatment
- Pasteurised
- Classification
- Semi Soft
- Rennet
- Microbial
- Rind
- Mold Ripened
Ash - Style
- Soft-Ripened (Brie-like)
Taking a cue from traditional French Selles-sur-Cher from the Loire Valley, Hunkadora is an ash-coated goat’s milk cheese from Prodigal Farm.
Coating a fresh cheese in ash began as a traditional method for protecting the paste as a rind developed. On a chemical level, ash is a base, while the goat cheese is acidicIn helping to neutralize the pH of the cheese surface, the ash impacts maturation of the cheese.In Hunkadora, it also influences the development of a robust, lingering flavor that distinguishes the cheese not only in looks, but also in taste, from its sister cheese Candide.
Dave Krabbe and Kathryn Spann bought their 120-year-old farm in Rougemont, North Carolina and began Prodigal Farm in 2010, fulfilling Krabbe’s dreams of farming and as a return to Spann’s roots. They bought their first herd of goats to clear out the overgrowth around the old fields and barns. After producing their first batch of cheese, Krabbe and Spann invested in a larger herd and dairy, and the rest is history. Today, Prodigal Farm is well known for its use of sustainable agricultural practices and Animal Welfare Approved husbandry practices, and it shows in the quality of their products, from fresh goat cheeses to goat meat.
All Prodigal Farm’s goats are pasture-fed on the 95-acre farm and named. They are moved to a fresh pasture every few days in a gutted school bus and are rotationally grazed every nine months, ensuring the best quality milk. And Krabbe and Spann take as much care of their cheese as they do of their goats, checking and turning them daily to ensure even ripening and rind development.
Tasting Notes
Hunkadora has a sweet and tangy flavor that lingers with an accent of grass and citrus. As it ripens, Hunkadora forms a delicate cream line surrounding a denser, fudgy center, making every bite a smooth, delicious journey.
Pairings
Drizzle with a light honey and enjoy with rosé.
