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Smoking cheese can add a delicious smoky flavor to it. Here's a simple guide on how to smoke cheese using a smoker:

Ingredients and Tools:
1. Cheese blocks or wheels (medium sharp cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, pepper jack etc.)
2. Smoker
3. Wood chips (fruitwood like apple, cherry, or maple works well)
4. Pellet Smoker tube

Instructions:

1. *Choose the Right Cheese:* Select cheeses with a higher fat content, as they absorb smoke better. Cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella are popular choices.

2. *Prep the Cheese:* If your cheese is in large blocks, consider cutting it into smaller, more manageable pieces.

3. *Prep the Smoker:*
Preheat your smoker to a very low temperature, ideally below 90°F (32°C). You want to cold smoke the cheese to avoid melting. Use ice pan below cheese to help keep the temp down. Use a smoker tube and keep your grill off if you can not get you smoker low enough.

4. *Add Wood Chips:* Once the smoker is preheated, add the soaked wood chips. Place them in a smoker box or wrap them in aluminum foil, poking a few holes in the foil to allow the smoke to escape.

5. *Place Cheese in Smoker:* Arrange the cheese on the smoker grates. Make sure to leave some space between the pieces for the smoke to circulate.

6. *Monitor Temperature:* Use a thermometer to ensure the smoker stays at a low temperature. The goal is to keep it below 90°F (32°C). You can adjust the temperature by controlling the airflow.

7. *Smoke Time:* Cold smoking can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours, depending on your desired level of smokiness. Start with a shorter time for your first attempt and adjust as needed.

8. *Rotate and Flip:* If you notice uneven smoking, rotate and flip the cheese halfway through the smoking process.

9. *Rest and Refrigerate:* After smoking, let the cheese rest for a bit to allow the flavors to settle. Then, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for atleast 2 weeks.

Remember that patience is key, and experimenting with different cheeses and smoking times will help you find your perfect combination.