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Raclette: why replacing raw ham with dried beef changes everything (and alternative cheeses to try)

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Raw ham and rosette usually sit on the plates of raclette evenings. However, Philippe Carteron, chef of La Ferme des Vônezins, shakes up this firmly rooted tradition: these cold meats add an excessive sensation of fat to an already heavy meal. His recommendation? Opt for dried beef like Bündnerfleisch or smoked pork tenderloin, which are significantly lower in calories and have delicate flavors.

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