Disclaimer: This recipe is a variation of a pimento cheese recipe shown on Diner's Drive-ins and dives. Search FoodTV for the recipe if you like.
I really like pimento cheese, and have always wanted to make a smoked version. I thought just smoke on its own would overwhelm most recipes so I spiced it up a bit. Basically replaced the pimentos with jalapenos and sweet relish.
Ingredients:
1 Lb Sharp Cheddar
1/2 Lb Colby
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
1 Tbl Sweet Relish
1/2 cup minced jalapenos
1 cup mayo
Directions:
Cold smoke the cheese the night before. I like to use cherry wood for this recipe, but any mild wood would be fine. The next day, grate the 2 cheeses and hand blend in a large mixing bowl. The jalapenos are better if you use fresh and roast over coals. Remove the seeds, membrane, skin, and mince fine. Hand mix the remaining ingredients until well blended. Cover and store in the fridge for at least 1/2 hour for the flavors to meld.
Use as you would any other recipe, but I like to do the following:
Spread mixture on a tortilla and lay a straight line of sweet pickles. Roll the tortilla tight and wrap with foil. Place the roll in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden. Then slice and serve. See below....enjoy:
I really like pimento cheese, and have always wanted to make a smoked version. I thought just smoke on its own would overwhelm most recipes so I spiced it up a bit. Basically replaced the pimentos with jalapenos and sweet relish.
Ingredients:
1 Lb Sharp Cheddar
1/2 Lb Colby
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
1 Tbl Sweet Relish
1/2 cup minced jalapenos
1 cup mayo
Directions:
Cold smoke the cheese the night before. I like to use cherry wood for this recipe, but any mild wood would be fine. The next day, grate the 2 cheeses and hand blend in a large mixing bowl. The jalapenos are better if you use fresh and roast over coals. Remove the seeds, membrane, skin, and mince fine. Hand mix the remaining ingredients until well blended. Cover and store in the fridge for at least 1/2 hour for the flavors to meld.
Use as you would any other recipe, but I like to do the following:
Spread mixture on a tortilla and lay a straight line of sweet pickles. Roll the tortilla tight and wrap with foil. Place the roll in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden. Then slice and serve. See below....enjoy:
