What flavor is best for cheese?

[dennis s]

I'm going to smoke some Cheddar, pepper jack, Colby. I've got some peach, plum, apple and cherry dust. Has anyone used peach or plum for cheese? How long should I smoke it for?

Thanks 

 

[teeznuts]

I've used apple, cherry and combination of apple and cherry. I smoke 3-4 hours.

 

[SmokinAl]

I almost always use hickory for cheese. Since you don't have hickory I would go with what Teez said. Apple & cherry for 3-4 hours.

 

[tank]

I have used hickory, apple, and peach.  Of the three I like apple the most with peach a very close second.  I found hickory to have a little to much bite for me with cheese.  I also smoke cheese for about 4 hours.

 

[oldthymer]

I'm surprised that people are saying 3-4 hours.  I usually go 10-12 hours with 8 being the shortest. 

 

[dnovotny]

i use pecan, apple, or hickory,, i only smoke for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs  depending if you like a a little smoke taste or a lot

i found most women i smoke cheese  for only like  a hint of smoke,, also add a pan of ice

in your smoker to help cheese from melting, again everyone is different that why

smoking and bbq is so popular... remember i can get your recipe and when i'm  done it  will taste different

than yours,,, i smoke 10-30  lbs of cheese  a week for people and everyone is different in their taste,, you can't go

wrong  unless you melt it....lol.. good luck..

 

[SmokinAl]

I'm surprised that people are saying 3-4 hours.  I usually go 10-12 hours with 8 being the shortest. 

Man you must be burping smoke for weeks!

 

[alelover]

I have used a combo of peach and apple. It was excellent. Solaryellow I think would agree.

 

[scarbelly]

I smoke a fair amount of cheese and really like the combo of apple and pecan.  I use my AMNPS and smoke for 3-4 hours at most. The hard part is the 2 week wait. 

 

[oldthymer]

Man you must be burping smoke for weeks!

Not at all.  The type of cheese may make a difference.  I only do very hard cheese.

 

[venture]

I really think the type of wood and the length of smoke depend on personal preference, type of equipment and method.

I use the AMNS and our family likes a mix of maple and cherry smoked for 3 to 4 hours.

I would experiment and find a combo that suits your family and friends.

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[dennis s]

Thanks to everyone that replied. I think I will try apple and peach. I will try and get some qview pics also. Thanks again.

 

[venture]

Actually, checking the title of this thread?

The best flavor for cheese is smoke!

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[oldthymer]

If you are OK with buying more dust I'd go with the bourbon barrel.  In my opinion that makes the best cheese hands down.

 

[vision]

I love plum.