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Title: Monterrey Jack with Dill
Post by: nccheesemike 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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Post by: Danbo on December 04, 2016, 02:45:35 PM

Looks nice! :-)

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Post by: awakephd on December 04, 2016, 04:22:08 PM

Good work! A cheese (thumbs up) for you!

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Post by: Al Lewis on December 04, 2016, 05:14:05 PM

Beautiful cheese!  Have a cheese on me!! ;D

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Post by: nccheesemike on December 04, 2016, 10:10:34 PM

Thanks all for the feedback! :)

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Post by: nccheesemike 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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Post by: Duntov on March 05, 2017, 06:51:28 PM

Looks fantastic.  Congrats and AC4Y!

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Post by: LantGladstone on March 08, 2017, 02:08:03 AM

beautiful!  the pinkish wax and the dark green dill make a nice contrast!