Description
Learn how to make delicious cheese curds at home. This recipe guides you through the simple steps to create fresh, squeaky cheese curds perfect for snacking or adding to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon whole milk
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat milk in a large pot until it reaches 180°F (82°C).
- Stir in vinegar and lemon juice.
- Continue to heat and stir gently until the milk curdles.
- Strain the curds through cheesecloth, pressing out excess liquid.
- Knead in salt until evenly distributed.
- Serve fresh or use in recipes.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality milk for the best results.
- Adjust the amount of vinegar and lemon juice if curds do not form.
- Cheese curds are best enjoyed immediately after making.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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