high temp cheese shelf life?

[dAWGS]

how long will high temp chesse last without using it?   how should i store it?   ok to freeze it?

[GusRobin]

Not sure how long it will last in the fridge, but my experience is that cheese doesn't freeze very well.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

From Allied Kenco's product page,

"Cheese will last up to 6 months at 34 degrees and can be frozen"

I think once you open the package you need to be concerned about mold on leftovers.  Vac packaging should help that if in the refrigerator.

[TestRocket]

We have frozen cheese (probably cheddar, mild and sharp) and not had a problem with the taste but I have no experience with any other type! That's my 2 cents!

[Sailor]

I have had a bag in the fridge for 3 months and it looks just as fresh as the day I put it in there.  Slowly I am using it up but so far no problems.  I have not vac sealed it. 

[Habanero Smoker]

I had placed several bags I bought from LEMs in the refrigerator, and forgot about them until I wanted to try Sailor's recipe. LEMs high temperature cheese comes in foil vacuum sealed packages. I went to the freezer and then realized they were stored in the rear of my refrigerator. I thought it would be a slimy mess, but the cheddar was in perfect condition, I promptly stored the other packages in the freezer as the directions for long term storage instructed.

[OU812]

I store mine in the freezer and have found it mixes better with the sausage when still frozen.

[Tenpoint5]

I was at the Locker Plant this morning they had a 5 pound package of Hi temp for $20 good price or not? I haven't tried the hi temp cheeses yet, for some reason.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

I was at the Locker Plant this morning they had a 5 pound package of Hi temp for $20 good price or not? I haven't tried the hi temp cheeses yet, for some reason.

See the Allied Kenco link above ... $24.95 / 5lb

[Habanero Smoker]

I was at the Locker Plant this morning they had a 5 pound package of Hi temp for $20 good price or not? I haven't tried the hi temp cheeses yet, for some reason.

I don't know if all of them are manufactured at the same plant, but just packaged differently; but I can tell you that the LEM's high temperature cheddar taste like a mild cheddar. Right out of the package it feels a little waxing, but when heated or after heating the texture is about the same as regular cheddar. I was quite surprised, and satisfied.

[NePaSmoKer]

Thats why i dont use hi temp, too much wax in it.

[goblism]

There is quite a bit of variance in some of the high temps.  My local butcher sells the stuff for $2/lb, well his stuff doesn't taste no where as good as the stuff from butcher packer.  I havn't tried the allied kenco stuff, but was impressed with the flavor on the butcher packer stuff I bought.  No issues with freezing, and I agree it works much better if frozen, seems to stuff better as well.

[OU812]

I have tasted the high temp I get and it had no taste or feel of wax.

[Piker]

I have tried butcher and packers cheese it was good but there was a 255% tarrif added on to ship to Canada so it was way too exspensive. Now I get mine from Ferrari and sons. It is $7.00 a lb and it is sent to the nearest border crossing for me to pick up. I am going there tomorrow to pick it up. This way I can avoid all tarrifs and duties legally. It is only I hr. away and we do some grocery shopping at the same time. A lot of our favorite things can be purchased in the U.S. but not in Canada. OH! someday. It also says it keeps 6 months in freezer.

[Father Tom]

Sorry i did not get on here earlier.  Have bag from butchers and packers that has been in 34 degree ref for 1 1/2 years.  Its goiong into venison summere sausage tomorrow.  Will reply again in a week to say if i am on the pot or hospital or enjoying.

Father Tom