Spicy Marinated Provolone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 ounces chunk provolone cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon whole mixed peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pint glass jar, with tight-fitting lid

Preparation

Place cheese in quart-sized zipper-closure food storage bag. Combine remaining ingredients in jar; cover and shake well. Pour over cheese in storage bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 8 hours or up to 3 days, turning occasionally.
To Serve: Let Cheese stand at room temperature at least 1 hr.; stir and pour onto serving platter.