Homemade Smoked Cheese
Description
This recipe won't take much time. Here is a simple recipe for making smoked cheese at home. Any hard cheese will work—you can cut it into pieces or cook it as a whole block. The main thing is to marinate the cheese beforehand in a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Smoked cheese pairs well with olives, grapes, pears, wine, or walnuts. Good luck. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
For best results, marinate the cheese in advance in a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic clove, and Provence herbs. Marinate the cheese for 1–2 days.
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Step 2
Next, there are two ways to prepare the cheese. If you take a whole piece of cheese and smoke it in a smoker, it will develop a light smoky aroma and flavor. If, however, you cut the cheese into pieces before smoking, you will get the corresponding result—a rich, golden-brown cheese with a pronounced smoky flavor. Before smoking, line the rack with foil or place the cheese on an iron plate. Remember to turn the cheese over so it smokes evenly.
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Step 3
Serve immediately or slightly chilled.