Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Cheesecloth is packaged in two-yard increments, so you get a
piece that is three feet wide and six feet long. Cut off pieces
as needed with good scissors. Before use, cheesecloth must be
sterilized. Put it in a pan of water, boil for five minutes and
then dump the cheesecloth and water into a colander in the
sink. Cheesecloth can be re-used. Rinse it under cool running
water, work a few drops of dish liquid into it, rinse it
thoroughly, and boil it for five minutes. After boiling, hang it
up to dry, then store the dried cheesecloth in an airtight bag.
Don't forget to sterilize it before using it again.
Bamboo Sushi Mats
These allow good air circulation for cheese that is either
draining or aging, and is essential in making hard cheeses.
Luckily, they are inexpensive at $4 each or less. They can't
be sanitized and should be discarded after use.
Two types of cheese press.
Cheese Wax or a Vacuum Sealer
Cheese wax is used to protect the cheese from air while it
ages. This is a special kind of wax that melts at a low enough
temperature that it won't hurt the cheese when you brush it
on. Don't try to substitute canning wax for this! Another
