- 6
- 90 mins
- 120 mins
Ingredients
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1 small wheel brie or Camembert cheese
- 2 fresh bay leaves or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cups hickory, cherrywood or applewood chips
- 1 large piece cheesecloth
- Kitchen twine
- 1 9 -inch-round disposable aluminum pie pan
- Soak the wood chips in water 1 hour, then prepare your grill for smoking.
Preparation
Step 1
Lay out the cheesecloth on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Place the cheese in the middle and top with the bay leaves. Wrap the cheesecloth tightly around the cheese and tie closed with kitchen twine. Set the cheese, herb-side up, in the disposable pie pan.
Once the grill reaches 250 degrees F, place the pan with the cheese on the cooler side of the grill. Close the grill and let smoke until slightly golden, about 20 minutes. If using a gas grill, turn off the flame and let the cheese sit, covered, 10 more minutes (this is not necessary if using charcoal; it imparts more smoky flavor). Remove from the grill and unwrap.
3 More Types of Cheese to Try
Halloumi: One 8-ounce piece, brushed with olive oil
Ricotta: 1/2 pound fresh(do not wrap in cheesecloth)
Feta: One 8-ounce piece, brushed with olive oil