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Jack Daniels smoked cheddar
slovelad
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decided to make smoked cheese to give as gifts for Christmas.
how many chips should I put in?
BIG QUESTION. How do I ship these? My bother lives in New York, and I want to send them some
how many chips should I put in?
BIG QUESTION. How do I ship these? My bother lives in New York, and I want to send them some
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You just want a light smoke that will last a few hours. As long as you keep a low steady burn, the amount of chips won't really matter. You just want enough in there so you don't run out. And just as a side note, I've never smoked cheese with oak, but I would think it would be a little strong on cheese. I've never attempted it though, so maybe not.
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I really like those wood chips and use them all the time but like @Dyal_SCsaid, it might be on the strong side. It will need a good rest in the fridge after being foodsavered. I would also cut each of those blocks into smaller pieces if that was not already your plan.
As far as shipping not sure. Especially since I only know it's going to New York, not where you are located.lolThank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
@Photo Egg I'm in FL, couldn't be a whole lot farther, brother lives in buffalo NY
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Nice set up...slovelad said:
FL to New York is a trip and a half...Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I vac seal, pack in a USPS box & mail it, with tracking from AZ to CO. Be sure to notify recipient of expected delivery date so the cheese isn't sitting in a frozen mailbox for too long.
No worries about melting this time of year, just freezing.XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ -
Cool set up there. What are you using on top of the grid? I have seen disposable grid toppers that look like that but not that big.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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@SmokeyPitt actually just got some mesh from Home Depot . It's meshed used to keep leaves out of your gutter. It's 3 seperate pieces.SmokeyPitt said:Cool set up there. What are you using on top of the grid? I have seen disposable grid toppers that look like that but not that big. -
nice setup. I have plans to build a smoke chamber that I will connect to my XL in a similar manner. I am trying to use this to justify a Mini or MM.
not working so far... -
Don't give up buddy...onedbguru said:nice setup. I have plans to build a smoke chamber that I will connect to my XL in a similar manner. I am trying to use this to justify a Mini or MM. not working so far... Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I think the oak is too over powering. It taste way too smoky right when I pulled it off. I will let it sit in vac seal for a couple weeks. Hope I didn't ruin it all
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If it still tastes like ashtray after couple of weeks, don't pitch it, give it another month or two.canuckland
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It already smells 100% better this morning after sitting in the fridge.( from what I can smell through the food saver bag)
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Although it will mellow out somewhat over time, I think that you may find it overpowering no matter how long you wait. When I first started smoking cheese, I used the ""Amazin Pellet Smoker" and followed their directions and smoked the cheese for a couple of hours with apple wood pellets. After sealing it with the foodsaver and waiting a couple of weeks, I tried it. It was very smoky and somewhat ashtray like. After a month, it was a bit better but not overly pleasing. I now smoke cheese the same way but only keep the cheese in the smoke for 45 minutes to an hour. The cheese has just a hint of smoke flavour and is very nice.
Incidentally, I am in no way associated with the smoker however, it is very easy to use. Put it in your egg with no charcoal burning and use the platesetter over it. As long as it has a good air supply from the bottom vent, it will produce plenty of smoke for as long as you want. The smoke fills the egg nicely and I have never had the temperature rise to more than 85 degrees.1 large BGE, 2 small BGE, 3 Plate setters, 1 large cast iron grid, 1 pizza stone, 1 Stoker II Wifi, 1 BBQ Guru Digi-Q II, 1 Amaze N pellet smoker and 1 empty wallet. Seaforth, On. Ca.
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Even if it is over smoked for your taste it might still be great shredded over tacos or mixed into some mac and cheese...slovelad said:I think the oak is too over powering. It taste way too smoky right when I pulled it off. I will let it sit in vac seal for a couple weeks. Hope I didn't ruin it allThank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I like your stylePhoto Egg said:
Even if it is over smoked for your taste it might still be great shredded over tacos or mixed into some mac and cheese...slovelad said:I think the oak is too over powering. It taste way too smoky right when I pulled it off. I will let it sit in vac seal for a couple weeks. Hope I didn't ruin it all
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