First Go At Cheese

[Tulla]

Well i thought i would give cheese a go, after seeing some of the help offered with the process.
Didn't think it was that bad except trying to keep the temp under control. The outside temp was -2C, took my eye off the ball for a minute or two but luckily just caught it as it started to sag a bit. Hopefully it will end up ok.





All Set for the Bradley





I think the temp just crept up a bit...doh !!

[mikecorn.1]

They look good to me


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[Tulla]

I hope so. Packed it all individually and stuck it in the fridge. There seems to be a  lot of difference of opinion on the time to let the cheese come good. Some say 30 days others say 7, i guess it's suck it and see :-\

[squirtthecat]

The longer the better!

Like a fine wine.....    ;D

[OU812]

That there cheese took on some nice color,,,,,,,what kinda cheese is it?

As far as letting the cheese age,,,,try it in a week and see if it tastes like an ash tray

If so give it another week and try again  ;D

[Tulla]

Thanks Ou812. It was just value cheddar from the supermarket. Smoked for 2hrs 30min with alder.
I will do as you suggest and try it in a week or so.

[Smoker John]

Looks good, I need to try cold smoking some cheese this year

[Tulla]

I have to be honest and say how surprised i am at the comments from you guys who are much more learned than i am. I really thought i made a hash of it by letting the temp creep up but your comments are making me feel a whole lot better about the results.
Thanks guys. :)

[pensrock]

yep it got a little warm but you did catch it in time. Take a paper towel and pat the oil and any moisture off it. Allow it to cool completely the wrap and put into a zip bag till you want to try it. It will be fine. The darker color comes from the temp being up there. I have noticed the warmerI let it get the more color it takes on. But you got to watch that it does not get too warm like you almost found out.  ::)