AMZNPS Cheese Experiment - Wine Barrel

[the zil]

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• the zil
• Jun 20, 2013

My first try with cheese didn't go well (too not) so I'm trying again. I ordered the AMZNPS that I've read so much about along with the Wine Barrel pellets. Who doesn't like a little wine with their cheese? Using a Masterbuilt 30" smoker, turned off. Broke the AMZNPS in, per instructions. I took the chip hopper out to increase airflow and have the top vent open wide. My ember went out and I re-lit. There is some smoke, not a lot, but I'm not sure what is the perfect amount for TBS. I tend to be a little heavy handed with smoke so I'm trying to control myself. Wish me luck. Any suggestions are appreciated. Don't worry about sparing my feeling, there aren't any left after work today. Lol

 

[dj mishima]

Good luck!

I've found that cold smoking is a good opportunity to learn about your AMPNS. It won't be a bother if you open the door frequently to make sure it is generating smoke. I still have problems keeping the darn thing lit.

Just remember to let your cheese mellow in the fridge for at least a couple weeks. A month or more is best.

 

[JckDanls 07]

good luck this time around.. if you want more smoke just light the other end too.... the only down side with lighting both ends is.... it tends to generate just a little more heat...

Sawdust on the other hand doesn't generate near as much heat as pellets

 

[the zil]

I've found withe the hopper out that the smoke was leeching out that way so I put it half in. May light both sides.

 

[so ms smoker]

  Just so you know, outside ambient temp will play a roll .  Don't forget to take it into account!

   Mike

 

[smokinhusker]

Sounds good! Curious on the wine smoke so don't forget to let us know after the "mellowing" time!

 

[the zil]

Bit of a learning curve on this thing. Watched a YouTube video on how to light it. I need to learn to slow down. Lol. I'll update on the taste test when it mellows.

BTW, it is 66 deg here now. No worries about meltdowns. Do you need to smoke longer if it is cooler?

 

[pc farmer]

I use 3 hours no matter the temp.

 

[pc farmer]

I just seen your in Pa. Me too

 

[the zil]

PA is the best. I love hills & trees and all the seasons

 

[the zil]

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• the zil
• Jun 20, 2013

 

[the zil]

Figured out how to upload pictures. Again, slow down

 

[pc farmer]

At that temp you don't need ice.

Cheese looks good to me

 

[the zil]

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• the zil
• Jun 20, 2013

Only one who keeps me company during experiments

 

[the zil]

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• the zil
• Jun 20, 2013

 

[pc farmer]

I thought ice might add yo much moisture for the amnps to burn right.

 

[the zil]

Out it goes

 

[pc farmer]

It went out?

 

[the zil]

The ice did, I tossed it, lol. It's 57 inside. Smoking good now. I wasn't letting the pellets catch good at first. Let them burn for 10 min last time I lit them and it worked like a charm.

 

[pc farmer]

I use dust for cheese.

How long you gonna smoke the cheese?