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[doubles shooter]

Started the Christmas gifts yesterday. I smoked 34 pounds of x- sharp cheddar for 3 hours with Apple wood pellets with some pecan to help it burn. I rolled some in crushed red peppér for something different.
I am in love with my new VacMaster VP230. My Cabela's CG-15 was powerful, but not even close to this monster. I sealed 68 packages two at a time as fast as I could feed it without a problem of any kind.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Gonna make for some great presents!

Ryan

 

[smokerjim]

Looks good, ya need my address.

 

[JckDanls 07]

I coulda swore my name was on the receivers list...

 

[jaxgatorz]

Nice !!

 

[JLinza]

Looks great

 

[Fueling Around]

Great round. I have enough for immediate needs. January before we get cold smoking temps.
I never thought to add red pepper flakes. Did you do that before or after the smoke?

 

[Jim_C]

Looks amazing.......That'll take up some space in the refrigerator.

 

[doubles shooter]

I finally tried a taste of the pepper cheese. I had sent some to my daughter for the grandkids. My Granddaughter raved about it. OMG is it good. Enough heat to feel, but not enough to make you cry.
We are going to try more flavors soon. I found horseradish powder, Granddaughter wants to try onion and garlic powder. Maybe coarse ground black pepper. Looks like the sky is the limit.
Does anyone else do this? What are your favorite combos?

 

[sandyut]

looks tasty. I'll be sending my address over.

 

[Fueling Around]

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Does anyone else do this? What are your favorite combos?
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I just use a peppered cheese in a mix of other cheeses. Next year when I get cool enough temps, I will try adding pepper flakes to a few pieces of mild cheese.
Thanks for the update.