RE: [CH] Habanero Jack (was: Bad news!)
Parkhurst, Scott Contractor (PARKHURS@leavenworth.army.mil)
Mon, 18 Dec 2000 14:52:15 -0000
> Myron Menaker wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone tried softening cheddar to a somewhat gooey
> consistency, adding chopped habaneros and then refrigerating
> until hard again?
Rich McCormack responded:
> When cheese is melted, at least in my attempts, it changes
> consistency and takes on a "grainy" texture when re-hardened.
> It tastes fine but doesn't slice or grate well.
I chime in:
If you really want/need slices, you could: melt the cheese, add
chopped chiles, pour mixture onto cookie sheet lined w/parchment
paper, refrigerate, cut into slices, layer slices with wax paper,
store in fridge in ziploc bags.
Scott... KCK