Over a week ago, I posted some Q-View on a Saturday Smoke I felt may have yielded disappointing results. Within this smoke, I attempted my first smoked cheese. I posted the results on SMF and shared that I was concerned that if following time in the refrigerator "intensified" the smoke flavor, then I would be in trouble due to the harsh flavor right out of the smoker...
Many of you consoled me and then commented that you thought the harsh smoke flavor would mellow over time with refrigeration and the term "intensified" only meant that the smoke flavor would permeate the depths of the cheese blocks. Well...
You were correct! Although it has yet to be a full two weeks, we sampled some from the refrigerator this afternoon and it was absolutely wonderful! Even the color was enhanced and golden. Thank you for being patient and waiting for the incredible results w/ us...
Ready for the smoker!
Ready for the fridge!
After over one week - simply wonderful!
THANK YOU ALL!
Many of you consoled me and then commented that you thought the harsh smoke flavor would mellow over time with refrigeration and the term "intensified" only meant that the smoke flavor would permeate the depths of the cheese blocks. Well...
You were correct! Although it has yet to be a full two weeks, we sampled some from the refrigerator this afternoon and it was absolutely wonderful! Even the color was enhanced and golden. Thank you for being patient and waiting for the incredible results w/ us...
Ready for the smoker!
Ready for the fridge!
After over one week - simply wonderful!
THANK YOU ALL!