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Smoked Cheddar Cheese Recipe

Want to know how to smoke cheddar cheese? Follow this super simple recipe
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, main, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Barbecue, bbq, dinner, grill, lunch
Servings 4 people
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Smoker (If you don't have a smoker you can use a smoking tube)

Ingredients
  

  • 7 oz blocks of cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup wood chips

Instructions
 

Step 1 - Prepare the Cheese

  • Cut the cheese into the desired size (4" x 4" x 2" is recommended).
  • Let the cheese come to room temperature, for about an hour.  It will cut the chances of condensation ruining your cheese.

Step 2 - Prepare the Smoker

  • While the cheese is coming to room temp, prepare your smoker.
  • Set the smoker temperature to 60-65°F.
  • Fill a pellet tube or maze with your choice of pellets and light it with a torch.
  • Place it in the bottom of your smoker and let it smolder. You want a light barely visible smoke.
  • Make sure you have plenty of airflows and leave the smoker off.
  • Once the smoke has begun producing, you are ready to place the cheese in.

Step 3 - Smoke the Cheese

  • Place the cheese blocks on a wire rack on the grill grates, away from the direct heat source.
  • Close the lid.
  • If your outside temperatures are warm, place a wire rack over an aluminum tray filled with ice cubes.
  • Leave to smoke for an hour, then turn the block of cheese.
  • Smoke for another hour.

Step 4 - Remove the Cheese

  • Once the smoking process is done, remove the cheese from the grill.
  • Allow to cool, then wrap in butcher's paper and vacuum seal.
  • Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks before consuming.
Keyword cheddar cheese, smoked cheese, smoked cheese dip