Fresh Chive Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 gallon. whole milk ( not ultra-pasteurized)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice ( from 4 to 5 large lemons)
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp coarsely chopped chives

Directions:

In a large, heavy pot, heat milk to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to prevent scorching (this will take about 30 minutes, so bring a book). As soon as it boils, remove from heat and drizzle in lemon juice, stirring slowly and gently. Keep stirring until solid white curds separate from greenish white, translucent liquid whey. (If whey is still milky instead of clear, return to heat until whey is clear.) Let sit until curds have settled below whey, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, line a large colander with cheesecloth and set in sink. Pour curds into colander and rinse gently with lukewarm water 5 seconds. Gather cheesecloth up over curds and gently twist to squeeze out excess liquid (it will still be dripping).
Put a plate on cheesecloth-wrapped curds and top with a 5-lb. weight. Let drain 45 minutes. (At this point it may still be dripping a bit; this is okay.)
Unwrap cheese and put in bowl of stand mixer with dough hook attachment with salt and chives. (You can also knead it by hand.) Beat cheese on medium-low speed or knead it until silky looking and no longer grainy (similar to cream cheese), 10 to 12 minutes.
Roll cheese into a 2-in.-thick log and wrap in waxed paper and then plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 1 hour.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4-in. slice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1361.3 Kcal (5699 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.06g	0%
Cholesterol	78.39mg	26%
Sodium	2810.37mg	117%
Potassium	6258.21mg	133%
Total Carbs	204.76g	68%
Sugars	199.76g	799%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	1%
Protein	117.77g	236%
Vitamin C	51.1mg	85%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	4795.5mg	480%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	33.61 Kcal (141 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	1.94mg	26%
Sodium	69.38mg	117%
Potassium	154.5mg	133%
Total Carbs	5.06g	68%
Sugars	4.93g	799%
Dietary Fiber	0g	1%
Protein	2.91g	236%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	85%
Calcium	118.4mg	480%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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