Nakládaný Hermelín (Czech Pickled Cheese)

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the garlic, ginger, paprika, and salt together so it forms a paste.
2. 2
   Slice the cheese wheel in half horizontally.
3. 3
   Spread the garlic paste inside one half, and then place the other half on top.
4. 4
   Add a few slices of onion and chili pepper, a bay leaf, and half of the peppercorns and allspice berries in the bottom of a sterilized glass jar.
5. 5
   Pour in about half an inch of oil.
6. 6
   Add the cheese (you can cut it into wedges if you need to so it fits).
7. 7
   Add the rest of the onion and chili pepper slices, the remaining bay leaf, and the rest of the peppercorns and allspice berries.
8. 8
   Add enough oil so everything is submerged.
9. 9
   Let it marinate for at least 3 days or up to 4 weeks (I marinate it in the fridge, although the traditional method marinates it at room temperature).
10. 10
    Let it sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to soften the cheese before serving.