How To Wax a Cheese

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6 жыл бұрын

Here is how I wax a cheese. Today we are waxing our homemade cheddar cheese at Deep South Texas. I use an electric skillet and a tinfoil pan to melt the cheese wax. Once the cheese is waxed it goes into the cheese cave for 6 months to mature.

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@jaceybenton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm an apprentice winemaker from Oregon, I just found your channel, I love your videos. These are so educational! You have a great way of teaching and showing everything you need and your process.

@DeepSouthTexas 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy you enjoy the videos!! 🤠

@melindadoennig8372 5 жыл бұрын

I too would like to see cheese cave, that is, if you hadn't already made a video of it. Thank you for your time. And I'm looking forward to making some myself, since you make it look do-able for us regular folks. Again thank you!

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, there is already a short video on my cheese cave. You can find it in the Homemade Cheese playlist on my channel. Good luck on your cheese making adventure. 🤠

@sandumary1724 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I’m really happy I found your KZfaq channel, you have something great videos, very well explained with lots of information! ❤️👍

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome. I am happy you like the videos. 🤠

@patriciavyce1993 4 жыл бұрын

I love it ! It was a wonderful journey.I’ll be watching come March.👍Thank you for sharing.CHEESE LOVER !✌🏼👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

This cheddar was made a year ago. I have uploaded a taste test video about six months ago. It was a great cheese. 🤠

@yomnahassan4849 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!cant stop watching it

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! 🤠

@benaskrensintellect332 5 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video of your cheese cave? I am so curious and i thought you would show putting it away in this vid haha

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

In late December I will be doing a tasting video on the Pepper Jack cheese. I will try to include a minute or two on the cheese cave. 🤠

@6582rg 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting process. Thanks for the video.

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤠

@Thinking.Of.Some.Handle 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice looking job on that waxing!

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 🤠

@Thinking.Of.Some.Handle 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@DKuzzin 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of quartering your wheels and then individually waxing the quarters? As a layman I can see benefits to that, but I'd really like to hear your opinion. Is it necessary to remove the wax after a year? I read your comment that the wax may break down. Is a solution a thicker waxing in the beginning? I am so fascinated by your videos.

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Cutting into quarters would not be good for maturing the cheese. I have heard that some do that. I do cut them after they are ready and then vacuum seal them. 🤠

@itsjustme3989 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing!

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 🤠

@jacquelinedouglas3483 5 жыл бұрын

I would love a slice 😍

@se7encureton 3 жыл бұрын

That just looks fun. All of what your doing looks fun.

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

I think it is all fun too!! 🤠

@se7encureton 3 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas Iv been watching the heck out of your videos. Really cool stuff sir. I look forward to more!

@neilshrinath6119 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video sir!

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🤠

@zatty1000 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of wax is needed for this good job thx for the lesson

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Cheese wax, it can usually be purchased where you buy the starter cultures. 🤠

@lisseduvic4899 4 жыл бұрын

What is best- waxing or vacuum packing? Is the process different for different types of cheese? Also, how do you determine how long you age each type of cheese? Thank you.

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

I think waxing is better. I do vacuum pack some cheeses because it is more convenient. Waxing is much better for high moisture, semi-hard cheeses. Since I am making mostly common cheeses, time to age is readily available on line. 🤠

@lodprice2343 6 жыл бұрын

The waxed cheese looks great! You did a great job!

@DeepSouthTexas 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I like the looks of a waxed cheese.

@nakedgoatlastnamesarelame8868 5 жыл бұрын

How long will that keep after waxed? Years?does it get better with age or worse? Thanks

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Cheddar can keep a long time. At least 3 years and likely a lot longer. The older it is the sharper and better it gets. If you plan on keeping it a long time I would remove the wax after one year and vacuum bag it. The wax may not hold up as well as the cheese. 🤠

@barbarablewster1706 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of wax? Where to purchase? Enjoyed the video

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

Cheese wax. It can be found online from most sites that sell cheese making supplies. 🤠

@LongDistanceSailor 4 жыл бұрын

How much wax is in that pan? I see 1-lb blocks and 5-lb blocks for sale online, and I'm wondering how much I need. What you have there looks like enough for several wheels.

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

The pan has between 1 and 2 lbs. The wax is reusable. 🤠

@sarahshelves5236 Жыл бұрын

Did you brush cheese with vinegar and is this step needed or can you not do it?

@DeepSouthTexas 11 ай бұрын

My wax is hot enough to keep the baddies from growing. 🤠

@debbiee6535 5 жыл бұрын

Were do I find the cheese wax.

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

I find it online where I purchase my other cheese making supplies. 🤠

@danialholt4174 5 жыл бұрын

May I ask the approximate weight of this piece of cheese?

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

I do not remember if I weighed it when it was made, Five months later, in the wax, it weighs 2.8 lbs or 1.27 kg. Usually I get slightly less than a pound of cheese for each gallon of whole milk I use. 🤠

@zatty1000 4 жыл бұрын

But also what kind of storage is needed for this

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

The cheese cave is set for 13 c or 54 f. 🤠

@sedoniadragotta8323 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man xx may the Lord bless him .

@DeepSouthTexas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🤠

@sedoniadragotta8323 2 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas welcome . May the lord watch over you always x

@cherylperkins7538 3 жыл бұрын

Do you not put yours in vinegar first? How long to dry out per pound?

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

I dry for two or three days. I do not put them in vinegar. The wax is hot enough to kill any mold that may be present. 🤠

@mechanismdinos 5 жыл бұрын

Which is better, waxing or vacuuming?

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

I do both. I think a waxed cheese looks better. Vacuum bags are easier. For Swiss cheese use wax or the holes will not form as well. 🤠

@miriamalvarado6477 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I don’t know if anyone had ask this but can you wax and preserve store bought cheese?? Thank you

@DeepSouthTexas 2 жыл бұрын

You can, but it will still need to be refrigerated. If it is vacuum packed from the store, that is fine. 🤠

@baddog9320 Жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas Why are you waxing if it needs to be refrigerated after? That defeats the whole purpose of waxing it.

@karenrose6340 Жыл бұрын

How long is the self life once it’s been waxed please.

@DeepSouthTexas Жыл бұрын

As long as the wax stays intact. It still needs refrigeration either in the cheese fridge or the kitchen fridge once it is mature. 🤠

@harrycarson2119 4 жыл бұрын

How long do you age for ? Does it depend on the type of cheese ? 😁

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the cheese. Any where from 3 months to a year. Some are even better after two years, but who can wait that long. 🤠

@wong_comal20 2 жыл бұрын

what is these wax made of ?? and do you applied this wax to another food ??

@DeepSouthTexas 2 жыл бұрын

It is cheese wax purchased online. I have not used it on other food. 🤠

@tristinroberts5787 5 жыл бұрын

how much wax would i need for a pound of cheese

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

I think cheese wax is sold by the pound. One pound will be more than enough for a pound of cheese. 🤠

@itsmezee-zee1840 Жыл бұрын

i noticed he doesn’t do the vinegar.. it’s not a mandatory thing to do? i’ve watched several how to’s and everyone does different.. 😅

@DeepSouthTexas Жыл бұрын

The wax is hot enough to kill anything on the outside of the cheese. 🤠

@anijohnson8082 5 жыл бұрын

How on earth do you wait 6 months goodness!!

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, it is even better after a year. The trick is to have a bunch of cheeses in the cheese fridge that mature at different times. 🤠

@syedshufkatali6585 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas is it necessary to age the cheese in a store or can we use it directly in pizza after taking out from the pressing machine?

@MrOramato 4 жыл бұрын

It’s called abstinence, when you finally have it, it is all the better.

@randomassortmentofthings 3 жыл бұрын

@@syedshufkatali6585 It's not cheese right after pressing, or well, it's a green cheese.

@syedshufkatali6585 3 жыл бұрын

@@randomassortmentofthings how does it taste right after getting out of cheese presser without aging it?

@funnyfarmdad9997 2 жыл бұрын

How long will this homemade cheddar last after it’s waxed?

@DeepSouthTexas 2 жыл бұрын

It will last for years. It does need to mature in the cheese fridge. Then move to a regular fridge. I still have one in the cheese fridge that is 3 years old. It is going to be sharp! 🤠

@angelamc3532 2 жыл бұрын

This type of preservation will keep cheese,, no refrigeration for over 10 to 20years. ☺️☺️

@tripppetry7886 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be worth it to do this with store bought cheese?

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

You could, but it would be much easier to vacuum pack it with a foodsaver. 🤠

@zeenasworld 3 жыл бұрын

i want to see the cheese cave. i am on my way. yah.

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you found the video on the cheese cave. 🤠

@CarlosDuarte2007 3 жыл бұрын

If the cheese is little cold in the fridge, would it help at waxing it?

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

I have heard that said, but I do not do that. 🤠

@CarlosDuarte2007 3 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas thanks!

@0008dustin 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative...

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

I am happy you enjoyed it. 🤠

@bebereyes5514 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome videos.

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

I am happy you enjoy the videos. 🤠

@PrairiePlantgirl 6 жыл бұрын

Very impressive.

@DeepSouthTexas 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🤠

@candyluna2929 4 жыл бұрын

Knowing me, I would drop the cheese in the wax at the first attempt...😱😱

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

It is difficult to keep a hold of the cheese when I am waxing the top and bottom. I have not dropped one yet, but it is worrisome . 🤠

@eieio-mn9pm 5 жыл бұрын

Can I use my bees wax from my hives

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. 🤠

@eieio-mn9pm 5 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas did I mention I bought two baby goats ...Ginger ..and MaryAnn...hahahahaha thanks for the tips

@pamelamerfeld7997 Жыл бұрын

IS THERE ANY CHEESE YOU CAN JUST KEEP OUTSIDE A CHEESE CAVE ?

@DeepSouthTexas Жыл бұрын

I think ricotta can go directly into a normal refrigerator. 🤠

@harrycarson2119 4 жыл бұрын

Nice ! Why do you wax cheese ?

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

To keep it from drying out and to keep air (and molds) from the cheese. 🤠

@harrycarson2119 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas thank you ! That's what i thought 😁

@runnyhunny786 3 жыл бұрын

Wax those cheeses 🧀🧀🧀😁

@johngraham6839 4 жыл бұрын

High Larry. I tried it this way and boy what a mess when I dropped it & hot wax splashed everywhere. You weren't kidding, it's a bear to clean up!!! For the benefit of other putzes like me, I used a heat gun to clean it up with scads of paper towels. I suppose a hair dryer would work too on high. The round slipped! I came up with plan B. I used a natural bristle brush and painted the wax on. I think it effective and a very controlled process, but sure not as pretty as the ones you did. Just thought I'd put that out there for others that struggle too. Question: How do you determine when "it's dry enough" to wax? Mine at 3 days was getting pretty crispy on the outside edges. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience. John

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to here about the wax trouble. Brushing it on is also quite common. When a cheese is dry enough to wax is just a judgement call. Two or three days depending on the humidity in your area. Good luck. 🤠

@pnenegal2982 2 жыл бұрын

😊❤️

@Rohita7659 2 жыл бұрын

Great... 👏

@DeepSouthTexas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🤠

@barbaramireles5625 4 жыл бұрын

What is the purpose of waxing the cheese?

@DeepSouthTexas 3 жыл бұрын

To keep the mold off and keep the cheese from drying out. 🤠

@barbaramireles5625 3 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas cool, that is what I thought, but just wanted to make sure. I really enjoy watching the cheese making videos. Thank you for sharing

@MrOramato 4 жыл бұрын

Love the wax

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🤠

@vronelblocker8777 4 жыл бұрын

If you wax the cheese wheel do you still have to keep the cheese wheel in humid and chilled 50-60 degree environment?

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Once waxed the humidity is not important, but the temperature is. 🤠

@vronelblocker8777 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas okay ty!

@MaliksGarden 4 жыл бұрын

is it bee wax sir..?????

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

It is cheese wax. It can be purchased on like from cheese making supply sites. 🤠

@MaliksGarden 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas ok thanks

@michaelreccord6651 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of wax are you using?

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Cheese wax. It can be purchased on line where you buy your cheese making supplies. 🤠

@michaelreccord6651 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas thank you.

@Landrew0 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone says to let the wax `dry.` It actually congeals.

@leodominion7193 5 жыл бұрын

this might be a stupid question, but can yo u leave it out on the counter

@leodominion7193 5 жыл бұрын

just do you know. I don't know anything about cheese

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

It is a good time to learn. 🤠

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

No, it needs to be at 50 F or 13 C for 6 months to a year. After that you can put it in the kitchen fridge. 🤠

@leodominion7193 5 жыл бұрын

ok thank you

@leodominion7193 5 жыл бұрын

wait 6 months to a year?!

@MrOramato 4 жыл бұрын

No mask?

@muhammadsurgasavero2206 4 жыл бұрын

my grandpa!

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. 🤠

@chrisevans5787 5 жыл бұрын

Can you be my grandpa

@DeepSouthTexas 5 жыл бұрын

LOL, you made my day. Thanks. 🤠

@MarcMallary 4 жыл бұрын

I could eat that Cheese faster then you can make it.

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Eating them faster than I can make them is a common problem for me. 🤠

@wheepingwillow24u17 4 жыл бұрын

Ok I MUST give you some information. One RED dye causes CANCER as does yellows it is carcinogenic two, never having done what youve done, is it necessary for the red dye, or is that how that wax comes? IF so, then it would be best to use the mylar bags yes? Also, find you a cheap STAINLESS STEEL pan to do your heating of the wax, as aluminum is ACCUMULATIVE in our bodies, which also makes it conductive, hence, 5G and other cell phone towers, which draws radioactivity to YOU. Stainless steel and also glass. Throw out all aluminum pans!!!!!!!! Wishing you well. tc ttyl Love the vid, but Id have to be forced to pass on eating that beautiful cheese, as its now been tainted with poison with that bath of wax. Bet it would be fantastic otherwise. Looks yummy.

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

The cheese wax comes in red, yellow, and black. 🤠

@wheepingwillow24u17 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas guess Id use black. Have you ever put it in a mylar bag. Sorry Im trying to learn so much lol ty This is so fascinating

@DeepSouthTexas 4 жыл бұрын

I have not used mylar, but do vacuum seal in food saver bags quite often. 🤠

@wheepingwillow24u17 4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthTexas Ive never done either. I have so much to LEARN. I dont even know what can go into a mylar bag and I have some I bought years ago plus those oxygen tablets. lol

@raymondellis5323 4 жыл бұрын

My Aunt use to use coconut oil to coat her cheese then wrap it with cheese cloth then seal that with more coconut oil. it may be a option????