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Smoked Cheddar Cheese Recipe
Want to know how to smoke cheddar cheese? Follow this super simple recipe
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Prep Time
1
hour
hr
Cook Time
3
hours
hrs
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
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