First-timer (dumb) cheese smok'in questions

[Steve H]

you could make real good smoked mac-n-cheese with smoked velveeta, dam-it now I have to add this to the list

Same here.

 

[bradger]

you could make real good smoked mac-n-cheese with smoked velveeta,

I usually do a three cheese mac.

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Just like everyone else I never thought of smoking velveeta. Curious to see how processed cheese takes on smoke. I use it to make rotel dip. Smoked hot rotel dip sounds like its in my future!

 

[Carvendive]

"Damn it, now I have to try it..." Ya'll, you're going to love it! If not, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!

 

[Steve H]

Tomorrow it is only going to hit 70 degrees. I might just risk it and try it. With the mail box mod and using dust it should stay below 90.

 

[cmayna]

I do Mozzarella typically twice a year during 40-50 degree weather, with apple wood. Vacuum seal it and let it sit a minimum of 30 days plus in the spare fridge before I eat it. Typically I have 4-5 blocks from the previous job to last me til I need to touch the new batch.

 

[bbqbrett]

Just like everyone else I never thought of smoking velveeta. Curious to see how processed cheese takes on smoke. I use it to make rotel dip. Smoked hot rotel dip sounds like its in my future!

I was going to do some last year. When I bought it was still warmer outside than I would have liked to smoke it. Put it in my cupboard and forgot about until about a month ago. Whoops.

 

[Carvendive]

Do you freeze or refrigerate smoked cheese after you vacuum seal it?

 

[bradger]

I asked the same question a while back, the consensus was refrigerate, freezing could cause texture issues.

 

[Carvendive]

Thanks!!!

 

[Carvendive]

I'll never rap my cheese in butcher paper again!!! I rapped it for two days and then did the taste test. Yes, the Velveeta needed to go longer. Problem was, rapping it caused them to dry out. Next time I'll try plastic rap.

Re: Velveeta... It DID NOT turn out as I remembered. I smoked it for 4 hrs. Let it set for 2 days and then tasted it and then smoked it another 2 hrs. Still not what I remember.

Edit... We just finished two hunks. My wife is proclaiming it as a success. Creamy smoke.

 

[Carvendive]

Re refrigeration or freezing... It may be a mute point. We're going through it so fast that freezing it may be a non issue.

 

[Carvendive]

OK, what's your opinions on the smoked Velveeta? I did mine for 6 hrs and we're loveing it! Maybe my taste buds are way off. I'd like to know your opinion.

 

[Carvendive]

Chris, I did the initial smoke for 4 hrs on all the cheeses. The Velveeta didn't taste right so after a 48 hr rest I did another two hours of smoke.

My wife and I can't seem to keep from eating it now. (Also), the Blue is OUTSTANDING! Our salads are WAY more tasty. From here out I'll be using smoked blue.