Smoked Cheese-how long is it good for?

[Tim Mulvihill]

I smoked some cheddar, Gouda, Fontina & pepper jack cheese on Monday night with some apricot wood.

I vacuum sealed it and placed it in the fridge to wait a week until it's mellowed out a bit.

My question is, given the type of cheeses & the way they are stored, how long will they be good for?

We'll start eating some of it on X-mas Eve, but it will take a while to finish the rest.

 

[K Kruger]

Usually several weeks to several months, depending on the cheese (its moisture content), whether any cross contamination occured and the seal. You can extend by freezing.

 

[Tim Mulvihill]

Thanks K Kruger,

I guess that brings up another couple questions for me then. If I vacuum sealed the cheese, will that prevent the cheese from drying out in the freezer? How long will it keep in the freezer?

 

[dwayne e]

I've had cheese in vacuum packs up to a year with no problem whatsoever.

 

[K Kruger]

Ditto. Or longer.