Cheese Day

RAF128 · August 22, 2014, 06:31:20 AM

Some time ago I bought a couple of bricks of Black Diamond Old cheddar cheese with the intent of smoking it. Well the weather here has been a little too warm so I've had wait. Today the forecast is for cooler weather with a high of 18 C. So, bright and early this morning I set up the smoker and cold smoke adapter. Cut the cheese into smaller pieces and in it went.
Only worry I have is the sun so I'll be keeping a close watch on it.
Going to start with 4 hours of Hickory and check it after.

RAF128 · August 22, 2014, 06:33:45 AM

One more picture

RAF128 · August 22, 2014, 06:46:14 AM

I thought I'd show the set up.

Jim O · August 22, 2014, 07:05:08 AM

Suggest some ice cubes in a pan in the bottom of your tower if the temp starts to rise too much. Personally,I find 2- 2/12 hrs smoke just enough for us.

Jim O · August 22, 2014, 07:07:58 AM

Looks like my set-up is similar to yours. I put a 6' length of vent pipe on the elbow and vent out a sliding garage window. Works well,especially in winter.

RAF128 · August 22, 2014, 07:19:15 AM

Quote from: Jim O on August 22, 2014, 07:05:08 AM
Suggest some ice cubes in a pan in the bottom of your tower if the temp starts to rise too much. Personally,I find 2- 2/12 hrs smoke just enough for us.

That's my plan

RAF128 · August 22, 2014, 07:20:55 AM

Quote from: Jim O on August 22, 2014, 07:07:58 AM
Looks like my set-up is similar to yours. I put a 6' length of vent pipe on the elbow and vent out a sliding garage window. Works well,especially in winter.

That's what I do in the winter.

Jim O · August 22, 2014, 08:01:08 AM

Holly crap !! We're clones !!

RAF128 · August 23, 2014, 07:38:43 AM

Well, the cheese is all done. Has a nice color to it. It's been vacuum sealed and put away in the fridge. Didn't get any picture. The sealer was acting up and by the time I got done I forget to take any pics.

First State Smoker · August 26, 2014, 03:45:09 PM

Love the vent pipe. Is it any more complicated than just bolting an HVAC flange to the top?

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RAF128 · September 26, 2014, 06:56:17 PM

It's been just over a month now, so decided to hive a try. Turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. I'll do it again when this runs out

Roget · October 16, 2014, 11:26:27 AM

Better not wait until it runs out or you will be waiting to eat again!
I smoke cheese every 6 months (April & October) so I always have some that is ready to eat.
It's October. Time to smoke cheese again.

RAF128 · October 17, 2014, 04:25:58 AM

Still have a few pieces left but starting to plan the next batch. Time is the problem. It's also hunting season ;)