Ash - Application Method For Chevre

[aleraya]

I recently started to make cheese at home.  I would like to add ash to my goat cheese.  However, I can't seem to find a recipe that explains how to do it.  I got some ash from the store.  It does say to mix the ash with salt for cheese making.  I just don't know what proportions to use.  Does anyone know how percentage of salt and ash I should use?

[linuxboy]

You don't need to mix the salt and ash. You can use straight ash and salt beforehand. or brine and then ash. You just sprinkle it on, not too thick, and that's it. Nothing too complex about it.

If you do want to mix with salt, it's about 30-40% salt. And then you apply according to the desired final target salt content.

[KosherBaker]

Hi aleraya.

Welcome to the forum. Just wanted to add that linuxboy has posted directions on how to make your own ash. So if you go through the forum archives you'll see them along with tons and tons of other useful info.

[aleraya]

Thanks a lot.  I'll give it a try and see how it turns out.