We opened up my first batch of smoked cheese yesterday after sitting for 5 weeks and were so pleased with the result that I immediately knew I had to start some more, it won't last long. I did 5 pounds of a mixture of sharp cheddar, Gruyere, Jarlsberg and Friulano. Can't wait to try these after 2 hours of cherry smoke.
I figured I may as well throw in some hard boiled eggs at the same time for an hour of smoke. I kept two aside to make probably the best egg salad sandwich I've had in a long time. The other eggs were slated for pickling along with some sweet peppers, garlic and onions that were smoked too.
Lots of fun these smokers, having a blast.
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Looks great! Can't have enough smoked cheese. Try making deviled eggs with the next batch you smoke. We love 'em.
Mmm...smoked deviled eggs with bacon.
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Those eggs look fantastic. I bet they go fast.
kc
deviled eggs with bacon, sounds like a new breakfast item
Sorry, I got lost after the word bacon !!
In my smoker, I have more than one rack. I usually smoke 7-12 lbs. of cheese at a time. This way I still have a package or two left before the next batch is ready.