First cheese

[moresmoke]

First attempt at cheese. Apple and maple wood. Haven't had smoker long, I hope this works!

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[worktogthr]

Looks good and the dog looks ready to attack that cheese haha. Do you have ventilation in that area where you are smoking?

 

[moresmoke]

I do, it's walled 3 ways and half opened on sides as well. Just back wall is all the way.

 

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[worktogthr]

Ahhh ok, just wanted to make sure all was safe

 

[SmokinAl]

Only thing I notice is, I think you would get a better smoke flow if it was traveling uphill the whole way.

I would put your smoke generator right on the floor.

How did your cheese turn out?

Al

 

[moresmoke]

I will do that next time. It's wrapped now and waiting couple weeks. It smoked good though. Can I just leave the attachment like that to hot smoke as well? Or do I need to connect the cold smoke box back to the unit?

 

[daveomak]

....  You can leave the cold smoker right where it is and just turn the heat on in the MES...     May I suggest trying smoking stuff with the exhaust wide open ??   I find it improves the flavor of the smoke on the meat....

Dave

 

[dirtsailor2003]

 

....  You can leave the cold smoker right where it is and just turn the heat on in the MES...     May I suggest trying smoking stuff with the exhaust wide open ??   I find it improves the flavor of the smoke on the meat....

Dave

Good air flow is key to good smoked food!

And what Al said. Lower the smoke unit so you smoke can rise.

 

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Thanks guys. I lowered unit and am cold smoking pork belly now. Much better smoke, thanks again

 

[SmokyMose]

Mmmm! Sounds like bacon!
Was there a cure involved?

 

[moresmoke]

Yep. Dry cure with pink salt #1. Turned out really good. Had to sample some cheese tonight (I know it's early). Was delicious!