JSlot . . . Cheese

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<p />JSlot:[p]Your post hit at the same time as another on the forum and was bounced. Repeating here in the event you missed the other post.[p]Smoking cheese in a single unit (as opposed to a tandem set-up) is best done on a cold, still night. This particular evening was 35º. With a glass pan of ice between the fire and cheese the fire was extremely small and regulated so the dome did not exceed 100º. Wood chips were added as needed for a slow four hour smoke.[p]The next day I smoked some more cheese as the outside temperature rose to 60º. This was more of a challenge to have a small fire and smoke that stayed below 100º, but I did it.[p]To the uninitiated, smoke several blocks to start and pull a block off at thirty minute intervals for sampling. Wrap, label, and sample the next day. This will help you assess the level of smoke you like in your finished product. When doing this, be consistent with your fire practices.[p]Cherry on the left, Jack Daniels on the right. The smaller pieces are extra sharp and the larger pieces are mild.

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djm5x9,
Looks great! What kind of glass plate did you use? Was it set on a place setter? If you can send a pic of your set up.[p]Thanks![p]Metro

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djm5x9,[p]That oughta do it. Thanks for the heads up![p]Jim

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djm5x9,[p]What is the darker brown around the edges of the cheese in the back? If that's the color from the smoke, did you just leave those chunks in longer than the others? How long? Did you like it?[p]It all looks fantastic, Darryl!! mmmm-MMMM![p]Lee

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<p />QSis:[p]I think that is an area where the exterior of the cheese took the smoke different because of the way it was made. You can see from the pictured unsmoked blocks that the cheese is 100% edible with no removable rind.[p]I did two batches, one with cherry chips and one with Jack Daniels chips, and both were excellent. I smoked both batches for about four hours. The cheese was excellent with burgers this evening. I am looking forward to having some with chili this weekend.[p]Thanks, glad you liked the pictures!