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Monterrey Jack with Dill
« on: December 04, 2016, 02:12:45 PM »
Saturday was another cheesemaking session. (I am addicted to making cheese already) I decided to make a Monterrey Jack and add a Dill seasoning I like. I found a post on here by @spoons and followed they're idea for adding the spices. Thanks @spoons!!

The session went great I feel. My temp control was on point and timing was great too. I hope to get a pH meter soon and keep acid levels in check till the end. After cutting the curd into 1/4 cubes when it was time to drain the curd it was much smaller like mini pebbles (I've struggled getting that process step down. All in all it was a great session. The cheesewheel is drying on the kitchen counter currently. Enjoy a few cheese pics below

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Re: Monterrey Jack with Dill
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2016, 02:45:35 PM »
Looks nice! :-)

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Re: Monterrey Jack with Dill
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2016, 04:22:08 PM »
Good work! A cheese (thumbs up) for you!
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Re: Monterrey Jack with Dill
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2016, 05:14:05 PM »
Beautiful cheese!  Have a cheese on me!! ;D
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Re: Monterrey Jack with Dill
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2016, 10:10:34 PM »
Thanks all for the feedback! :)

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Re: Monterrey Jack with Dill
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2017, 02:27:42 PM »
So I cracked open this cheese after 3 months of aging. I waxed it after I made it too. The cheese has a nice Dill flavor followed by a creamy character from the cheese. I am pleased with the cheese. It's a tad dry but has nice flavors.  A video and pictures below

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Re: Monterrey Jack with Dill
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2017, 06:51:28 PM »
Looks fantastic.  Congrats and AC4Y!
« Last Edit: March 08, 2017, 04:30:33 AM by Duntov »

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Re: Monterrey Jack with Dill
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2017, 02:08:03 AM »
beautiful!  the pinkish wax and the dark green dill make a nice contrast!