What did I make

[gtmoore]

I'm very new to cheesemaking (yesterday was my first attempt).  I messed the recipe up and made "something"; just wondering what I made?  I took a 1/2 gallon of milk, heated to 120F, removed from heat, added 3/8 cup vinegar, stirred for two minutes (forgot to let sit for 30 minutes); drained in cheesecloth-covered colander.  Then, rinsed in cold tap water for five minutes.  What exactly did I make.  It certainly resembles farmer cheese and is edible; but, very tasteless.

[Sailor Con Queso]

You made a generic acid coagulated cheese. You can add herbs, etc to give it more flavor. What were you TRYING to make?

[gtmoore]

I was trying to make cottage cheese.

[linuxboy]

American style cottage cheese? That's not made with vinegar.

[margaretsmall]

This is more like ricotta.  Maybe a bit heavy handed on the vinegar.
Margaret

[Tiarella]

I have never made cottage cheese but I'm thinking the rinsing washed away all the flavor?

[High Altitude]

I haven't made cottage cheese either, but I'm guessing some salt will get you a long way down the cheese-making road!  Good luck with your next try  ;D.

[Fugal Faye]

Hi GTMoore, I did have to laugh to myself, my first post is very similar to yours.  I tried making halloumi, it didn't work so I strained it and it tastes like ricotta. 
Oh well - waste not, want not. What other cheeses have you made? Good luck in your endeavours.