ash tray tasting cheese

Quarlow · April 06, 2010, 02:47:36 PM

Here is a quick homemade cold smoker you can make out of a cardboard box.

If you want to see how it is made just say so and I will post it.
I have posted it before but things are sometimes hard to find on here.

KevinG · April 06, 2010, 03:24:43 PM

Oh no, not the cat trap again ;D

Quarlow · April 08, 2010, 10:48:05 PM

Yup and it worked real good didn't it. ;D :D :D

Mr B · May 05, 2010, 12:29:24 PM

I would be careful not using water in the puck-bowl. A smoldering puck (pucks) can start a fire pretty darn quick. Especially if you are using the Cardboard box as a cold smoke box, like I am.

Quarlow · May 05, 2010, 04:18:38 PM

Yeah you need to use the water bowl for sure. My box has no bottom in it so if you set it on something that can catch fire you might want to put a cookie sheet under it. Mine will be used on the cement driveway for future.

ArnieM · May 05, 2010, 06:37:23 PM

I've found two variables. As stated, soft cheese will take on more smoke. The other is the cabinet temp. If you're hitting 80-85, the smoke time should be reduced. At 60-65 it can be increased. If I'm only doing an hour or two, you don't need much water in the bowl.

Hey Q, only YOU can prevent forest fires ;D ;D

DTAggie · May 05, 2010, 09:07:11 PM

I put only ice in my water pan and also place a pan of ice on the next rack up. Will be tasting the cheese on Saturday. Will let you know how it tastes.

KevinG · May 06, 2010, 07:49:55 AM

I'm not sure if you put the ice above the cheese, but if you do make sure to put a towel under it so the condensation won't drip on your cheese.

DTAggie · May 06, 2010, 01:14:46 PM

No. cheese is on the top racks with all ice below.

Quarlow · May 06, 2010, 02:25:29 PM

Yup I put a big bowl of ice on top of the v-tray on mine.

bears fan · May 07, 2010, 05:34:12 PM

DT,
let us know how the cheese tastes.

bears fan · May 07, 2010, 05:36:06 PM

Q,
Can you post how you built your cold smoke adapter? Thanks in advance.

Quarlow · May 07, 2010, 06:24:18 PM

sure, just give me abit and I will get that for you.

Quarlow · May 07, 2010, 06:46:38 PM

Here you go.
http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=12770.msg147274#msg147274

bears fan · May 07, 2010, 06:52:25 PM

Thanks Q. Seems really simple and a lot cheaper than buying a cold smoker adapter. Can't imagine that to cost more than $20 with the supplies that are needed.