First Smoked Cheese !!

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Rafter H BBQ

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Hey all, figured it was time to smoke my first cheese.... I know, I've not smoked cheese yet...please forgive me ! :biggrin:

My wife got a heck of a deal on the cheese, $1.49 for 1/2 lb. packages.... So, here we go !



In the MES unplugged on my new Qmatz with the AMNPS & Pitmaster's Blend dust !

Done some mild & medium cheddar, colby jack, monterey jack & my fav... pepper jack !


Few hours of smoke, temp was stable at round 68-70* !

Now to brown bag em up for a rest in the fridge for a couple days, vac pack & the wait !
 
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Justin you didn't make enough, wait ill you see how color they get as they age.
 
Justin you didn't make enough, wait ill you see how color they get as they age.

I know Richie, I should have done at least double.... I can't wait to try it in a few weeks, thanks for dropping a line !
 
If properly vacuumed, it will store well for months......if you can leave it alone that is.
 
Better get more going Justin.

This will be the last time you will have to wait for cheese to age.
 
 I should have done at least double.... 
WHB, Congratulations on some great looking cheese.  Buy what you can and take it easy on the amount you smoke at one time, it helps in planning what to smoke the another day. 
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Continue using the dust, if you begin to notice hot spots, try pulverizing it into powder, it will burn even cooler.

Enjoy your cheese,

Tom
 
 
How long should you let it age in the frig?
How much time do you have?  The average age of the bulk of my cheese is 4.5 years old.  I have some Limburger  that is 15 years old.

If you are asking how long to let it mellow, it depends on how the smoke was applied along with the color and density of the smoke.

Tom
 
That looks like some good cheese! If vacuum sealed how long can you store cheese in the fridge for?

Better get more going Justin.

This will be the last time you will have to wait for cheese to age.

Nice job WHB Just did some myself. 

A full smoker is a happy smoker 

DS






Thanks all, got it vac packed & patiently waiting !



 

 I should have done at least double.... 

WHB, Congratulations on some great looking cheese.  Buy what you can and take it easy on the amount you smoke at one time, it helps in planning what to smoke the another day. Thumbs Up

Continue using the dust, if you begin to notice hot spots, try pulverizing it into powder, it will burn even cooler.

Enjoy your cheese,

Tom

Thanks Tom, appreciate the advise & info !
 
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