A "Caldwell" stirred curd cheddar is born

[Danbo]

Here are a couple of pics from my cheddar make...

[nccheesemike]

Great looking cheese Danbo! I love how the curds look like popcorn as well too. I've recently made a couple of cheddars myself and have the Caldwell book too I will have to see what the book suggests for the style. Happy cheese aging

[Danbo]

Thanks Mike.

I like to mill the curd by hand - that's why it looks like popcorn.

[Al Lewis]

Great job Danbo, as usual, have a cheese my friend!

[Danbo]

Thanks buddy!

I took a look at your blog. What a wonderful selection of food... Looks really good! I like the videos where the food is prepared...

Danbo

[Al Lewis]

Thank you.  The videos were done for the CharGriller company.  I do them on a routine basis for their website.  They manufacture barbecues and grills. www.chargriller.com and www.chargriller.com/video-recipes  Keeps me occupied. LOL

[Danbo]

Pro!

[Al Lewis]

Pro!

No, just another hobby. LOL

[Boofer]

Pro!

Seems like that moniker belongs to you, Danbo.

I was looking at your screen...is that an APP? Are you using it to enter make details as they occur? Most of us, I believe, write up notes on paper worksheets. Can you share a little more info about your setup? Also, sous vide controller?

-Boofer-

[Danbo]

It's not that high-tech at all... ;-) It's just an app that allows me to have multible timers running at the same time - nothing more. I'm still trying to find the best tool... I'll get back to you on that if I find something better. I still use paper to record the make - it works fine. I've considered using a spreadsheet on the iPad but I'm not sure that it is optimal.

I use a sous vide controller to heat, circulate and control the water in the outer pan. It is nice when maintaining the same milk temperature for a long time. When maintaining a temperature I normally set the controller 1 deg. C higher that the milk temp and forget about it (I have a themometer in the inner pan. When heating up I use a combination of very hot water and setting the controller at 60 deg. C - just setting the controller at the target temperature results in far too slow heating. It's not as automatic as it might seem but nevertheless it works OK for me.

I like using square pans but they too have pros and cons.

Danbo

[Danbo]

Here's the cheddar in it's coat of wax ready for the cave...