Pleasant Day...Why Not Smoke Some Cheese?

BandCollector · Dec 31, 2015

Pleasant day of 34 degrees here in Pittsburgh and this time of year my local market puts cheese on sale...Soooooo why not smoke some?

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BandCollector
Dec 31, 2015

Cut and ready for the smoker

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BandCollector
Dec 31, 2015

Amazen Pitmaster pellets into the Microwave...1 minute...Rest and Stir...Another minute.

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BandCollector
Dec 31, 2015

Fired up and almost ready to go!

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BandCollector
Dec 31, 2015

Patiently waiting.

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BandCollector
Dec 31, 2015

Swimming in glorious smoke in the Mini.

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BandCollector
Dec 31, 2015

Finished, resting for a few hours, and vacuum packed for some aging!

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BandCollector
Dec 31, 2015

Happy New Year Everyone and Keep On Smoking!

John

ak1 · Dec 31, 2015

Lookin' good!

BandCollector · Dec 31, 2015

AK1 said:
Lookin' good!

Thanks AK...Happy New Year!

John

ak1 · Dec 31, 2015

Same to you John.

I actually have a few pounds smoking tonight as well.

foamheart · Dec 31, 2015

You've still got my address right?

Nice looking cheese, gonna have to try that some day soon.

BandCollector · Dec 31, 2015

Foamheart said:
You've still got my address right?

Nice looking cheese, gonna have to try that some day soon.

I would be happy to send you some...Thanks for the kind words...Really easy process for an outstanding reward!

Happy New Year!

John

SmokyMose · Dec 31, 2015

Very nice, BandCollector! I've only recently discovered smoking cheese. It's really pretty easy with a pellet tube, and it's something to smoke when it's just too darn cold to mind a smoker!
I never thought about smoking Swiss. I'll have to try it :-)
How long do you put smoke to it? My 6" AMZN tube gives me about 2 1/2 hrs through the mailbox, and so far that's worked out well for me.
How long do you let it age before you break down and crack one open?

ak1 · Dec 31, 2015

Wait at least 2 weeks to try it.

Do this cheese smoking on a fairly regular basis, then you won't have to worry about waiting, because you'll always have some ready to go, and have some to age.

SmokyMose · Dec 31, 2015

AK1 said:
Wait at least 2 weeks to try it.

Do this cheese smoking on a fairly regular basis, then you won't have to worry about waiting, because you'll always have some ready to go, and have some to age.

No problem with the two weeks and longer, AK! The Mrs. has gone from complaining about all the sausage in the freezer to asking about the vac packs of cheese with dates on them...[emoji]128527[/emoji]
I just tell her we need to eat more sausage LOL!
A second small fridge in the garage (no room for a big one) is in the works.

foamheart · Dec 31, 2015

<chuckles>

You never have enough!

2 lg reefers in the kitchen. 2 medium old reefers in the garage, one for projects and one for beer.

2 really large freezers in the garage and one old medium stand up.

Freezers, 1 for meats, one for seafood, and one from veggies and misc. I need one more to designated for (ready to use) andouille, sausage, hocks, trotters, ham and turkeys.

I need more room too!

I keep swearing I'll get one of those big 48 cu ft reefers' only, with a matching freezer. I could then free up some freezers and reefers in the kitchen space in the garage! LOL... course I'd probably find a way to fill 'em all anyways. ROFLMAO AND I thought drinkin and chasin women was expensive........

BandCollector · Dec 31, 2015

SmokeyMose said:
Very nice, BandCollector! I've only recently discovered smoking cheese. It's really pretty easy with a pellet tube, and it's something to smoke when it's just too darn cold to mind a smoker!
I never thought about smoking Swiss. I'll have to try it :-)
How long do you put smoke to it? My 6" AMZN tube gives me about 2 1/2 hrs through the mailbox, and so far that's worked out well for me.
How long do you let it age before you break down and crack one open?

Smokey,

My favorits are Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Pepper Jack.

I usually smoke 2 to 3 hours

After I shrink wrap and refrigerate I don't touch them for at least one month.

Its easy, delicious, and enjoyed by all!

Have fun and keep smoking,

John

BandCollector · Jan 1, 2016

Foamheart said:
<chuckles>

You never have enough!

2 lg reefers in the kitchen. 2 medium old reefers in the garage, one for projects and one for beer.

2 really large freezers in the garage and one old medium stand up.

Freezers, 1 for meats, one for seafood, and one from veggies and misc. I need one more to designated for (ready to use) andouille, sausage, hocks, trotters, ham and turkeys.

I need more room too!

I keep swearing I'll get one of those big 48 cu ft reefers' only, with a matching freezer. I could then free up some freezers and reefers in the kitchen space in the garage! LOL... course I'd probably find a way to fill 'em all anyways. ROFLMAO AND I thought drinkin and chasin women was expensive........

This one is filled with beer and smoked cheese...The box on top is filled with fine cigars.

Does life get any better?

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BandCollector
Jan 1, 2016

Happy New Year Everyone and Keep Smoking,

John

mr t 59874 · Jan 1, 2016

Originally Posted by AK1
Do this cheese smoking on a fairly regular basis, then you won't have to worry about waiting, because you'll always have some ready to go, and have some to age.

Excellent advice, be looking for a bigger fridge though. Although we smoke fresh cheese as well, our aged stash is closing in on 80 pounds and the average age is 4.5 years old.

T

disco · Jan 2, 2016

Great looking cheese and the perfect weather for smoking it!

Disco

BandCollector · Jan 2, 2016

Disco said:
Great looking cheese and the perfect weather for smoking it!

Disco

Thanks Disco...Cheese came out great!

John

bdskelly · Jan 2, 2016

awesome post John. Happy New Year. b

BandCollector · Jan 2, 2016

BDSkelly said:
awesome post John. Happy New Year. b

Thanks Brian,

Been following yours as well.

Happy New Year my friend!

John

driedstick · Jan 3, 2016

Dang it man that looks good - nice job

A full smoker is a happy smoker

DS

b-one · Jan 3, 2016

Looks like a nice load with great color!

BandCollector · Jan 3, 2016

Thanks driedstick & b-one...Smoking cheese is easy and a lot of fun to do...Especially when it comes to eating it accompanied by a good cold beer!

Happy New Year and keep on smoking,

John

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