Pepper Jack

Fiery Prairie Jack is a vibrant semi-hard cheese that captures the essence of the wild plains. Infused with a bold kick of black pepper, it delivers a delightful, spicy note that dances across the palate. The smooth, creamy texture marries beautifully with the peppery heat, creating a cheese that's both adventurous and comforting. Aged to perfection, this cheese promises a robust flavor with a hint of smokiness that lingers. Perfect for those who enjoy their cheese with an exciting edge.

Steps

1. Instructions

Please ensure that all parts are cleaned and sanitized. Then insert the plastic drainer into the heating pot, and add the Hard cutter/mixer on the shaft by pushing it down as far as possible.

2. +Milk

Please add: 3 null of pasteurized cow milk.

3. +Ingredients

Please add: 1 gram of Fromaggio Calcium Chloride Boost.

4. Mix

Time: 00:18:00

Temperature: 32 °C

Speed: 50 RPM

5. +Ingredients

Please add: 2 g of Fromaggio FlavorPro Mesophilic Culture

6. Mix

Time: 01:00:00

Temperature: 32 °C

Speed: 50 RPM

7. +Ingredients

Please add: 2 gram of Fromaggio Microbial Rennet for Hard Cheese.

Tip: Mix rennet in 1/8 cup of room, temperature, bottled or filtered water

8. Mix

Time: 00:00:30

Temperature: 32 °C

Speed: 100 RPM

9. Heat

Time: 00:45:00

Temperature: 32 null

Speed: OFF

10. Cut

Temperature: OFF

Cut Size: Hard

11. Heat

Time: 00:05:00

Temperature: OFF

Speed: OFF

12. Mix

Time: 00:12:00

Temperature: 32 °C

Speed: 50 RPM

13. Heat

Time: 00:10:00

Temperature: OFF

Speed: OFF

14. Mix

Time: 00:10:00

Temperature: 33 °C

Speed: 50 RPM

15. Mix

Time: 00:10:00

Temperature: 34 °C

Speed: 50 RPM

16. Mix

Time: 00:10:00

Temperature: 35 °C

Speed: 50 RPM

17. Mix

Time: 00:30:00

Temperature: 35 °C

Speed: 50 RPM

18. Instructions

Remove 1 cup of whey and replace with 1 cup of boiling water.

19. Mix

Time: 00:05:00

Temperature: OFF

Speed: 50 RPM

20. Instructions

Remove the residual whey and place the drainer with the curd back into the heating pot.

21. +Ingredients

Please add: 12 gram of Fromaggio Salt for Cheesemaking.

22. +Ingredients

Please add: 2 gram of Black pepper., 5 g of Dried Red and Jalepeno peppers

23. Mix

Time: 00:01:00

Temperature: OFF

Speed: 50 RPM

24. Drain

Time: 00:25:00

25. Instructions

Transfer the curd into the press mold.

26. Press

Remove drainer and cutter/mixer and transfer curds into the mold of your Fromaggio press.

Time: 00:30:00

Pressing force: 0.69 Bar

Flip the cheese after 15 m

Tip: 5 lb

27. Press

Time: 01:00:00

Pressing force: 0.14 Bar

Flip the cheese after 30 m

Tip: 10 lb

28. Press

Time: 04:00:00

Pressing force: 0.21 Bar

Flip the cheese after 2 h

Tip: 15-20 lb

29. Instructions

Remove from the press and take out the residual whey.

30. Affinage

Time: 720:00:00

Temperature: 12 null

Humidity: 82%