Preparing Early Christmas Gifts

[Winterrider]

Cheese and Almonds were a hit last year, so back at it.
Made a double batch of johnmeyer almonds last week. My mistake for trying to do 4 racks worth in the MES 40. Bottom ones get a little too close to heating element even rotating racks, ended up with an ever so slight burnt taste, not gift worthy. So a new batch today.

Before After

Cheese smoked 4 hrs with Pecan Dust

Got some good color, into fridge for couple days and then vac seal.

Got a good start anyhow

 

[TNJAKE]

All looks good bud. I'll take 6 beers and a hunk of cheese please!

 

[Colin1230]

Kind of looks like my beer fridge.

 

[tbern]

Very nice!! Great gift ideas!

 

[chopsaw]

Off to a good start for sure . Looks great .
4 beers , a pickle and 2 dog treats please .

 

[DRKsmoking]

Smart with the early start on the x-mas gifts.

I will have to try to smoke some nuts....easy now lol

That is why I also did up extra batches of my pickles and jams,
for the x-mas baskets Mona does up

David

 

[JLeonard]

All looks good bud. I'll take 6 beers and a hunk of cheese please!

I'm in for what Jake is getting and a pound of almonds! Looks mighty good.
Jim

 

[mneeley490]

I made the mistake years ago of giving out bacon to my in-laws for Christmas. Now I'm up to 40+ lbs each year. Maybe I can switch over to almonds?

 

[Brokenhandle]

Gonna have some happy recipients!

Ryan

 

[gmc2003]

Yup your definitely gonna have some happy campers this year.

Point for sure
Chris