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CHEESE TYPE BOARDS (for Cheese Lovers and Cheese Makers) => RENNET COAGULATED - Hard Cooked (Swiss) => Topic started by: steffb503 on March 31, 2012, 10:40:43 AM

Title: Swiss Cheese - Washing Recommendations?
Post by: steffb503 on March 31, 2012, 10:40:43 AM

I know I am supposed to wash my Swiss every other day with  a vinegar solution to keep the mold off. Is that the only reason? My Swiss has no mold do I still need to wash it?

Title: Re: Swiss Cheese - Washing Recommendations?
Post by: DeejayDebi on March 31, 2012, 08:37:22 PM

You also want to keep itsoft and pliable so the eyes can form without cracking open the cheese.

Title: Re: Swiss Cheese - Washing Recommendations?
Post by: Sailor Con Queso on April 01, 2012, 12:54:19 AM

How old is it? What stage is it in? I would rub it down with EVOO.

Title: Re: Swiss Cheese - Washing Recommendations?
Post by: steffb503 on April 01, 2012, 10:13:18 AM

It is about two weeks old, about 1 week into it's warm stage. Starting to plump.
I will wash every other day as instructed.

Title: Re: Swiss Cheese - Washing Recommendations?
Post by: DeejayDebi on April 02, 2012, 01:34:02 AM

Good time to start rubbing with oil.