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smoked cheddar cheese
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Smoked Cheese [Cheddar & Gouda]

An easy way to make your own smoked cheese at home. Beautifully smoked in applewood on your BBQ smoker before being left to rest in your refrigerator to create the best results.
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Ben Isham-Smith

Equipment

  • Charcoal smoker
  • Smoke tube
  • Applewood
  • Grill surface thermometer
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 8 lbs cheese Gouda or mild cheddar

Instructions

  • Set up the smoker for cold smoking using either a tube smoker or a cold smoke generator. Then, add applewood. Use a grill surface thermometer to ensure the temperature does not exceed 80°F (26°C).
  • Place cheese blocks on smoker grates. Close lid and leave for 2 hours. Turn cheese over every 30 minutes.
  • Remove cheese from smoker and wrap in parchment paper. Avoid wrapping too tightly, and allow cheese to breathe.
  • Transfer the cheese to the refrigerator and leave it for 24 hours. After this, unwrap the cheese and transfer it to a vacuum-sealed bag. Leave to rest in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. The longer you leave the cheese, the better the taste will be.