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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - May 30 2012 : 06:35:37 AM
What stores sell Junket rennet tablets?
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 11:06:01 AM
My cheese is draining right now, but looks just like ricotta from the store. Can't wait to taste it.
Thanks for the extra tips.
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| .Linz. |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 07:54:17 AM
If it's a soft cheese, it'll work.
According to cheesemaking.com:
Q: "Can I use Junket rennet to make my cheese?"
A: "Junket is a soft custardy desert made popular in the early 50's. The coagulation had to be slow and not much rennet added. Many people have wondered if they can use this type of rennet for their cheesemaking, the answer is yes and no..." (http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/pg/106-Rennet-FAQ.html)
I don't think you've wasted any milk, you just might not get a very firm curd. :)
May I ask what recipe you're using for ricotta that calls for rennet? I've just never seen a ricotta recipe where you add rennet, that's interesting and I'm wondering why the recipe would call for it. :)
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 06:11:50 AM
Just an update on the rennet - I found it.
I may try both recipes.
Just an FYI on the rennet: once I opened the box, it does say it is for cheese making too. I made a batch of it using rennet last night. I sure hope I didn't waste 4 1/2 qts. of raw goat's milk. I'll have an update later.
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| .Linz. |
Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 08:46:11 AM
Well, you don't need rennet for ricotta - just heat the milk to 195*, add in vinegar or lemon juice until the curds separate (no more than 1/8 cup, and if you still don't get a clear seperation of curds and whey, raise the temp. to 205*), and drain. Don't squeeze the curds unless you're going for a dry ricotta. That's it! If you want to, you can add some melted butter and 1/2 tsp of baking soda after you've drained it.
Junket rennet tablets don't work well for cheesemaking, though. I recommend getting a bottle of liquid rennet. I buy my rennet and cultures from http://dairyconnection.com/ and use recipes from fiascofarm.com and the book Home Cheese Making by Ricki Carroll (www.cheesemaking.com)
Have fun!
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jun 02 2012 : 5:39:50 PM
I'm making goat's milk ricotta cheese soon. We are expecting another kidding this next week, and soon after that I should have enough milk to make it. One goat isn't enough here. :)
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| sjmjgirl |
Posted - Jun 01 2012 : 4:27:40 PM
I also see them at grocery stores, but if you have an Amish settlement near you, you would probably find them there,also. That is where I usually buy it.
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| Emily Anna |
Posted - Jun 01 2012 : 3:05:38 PM
Are you making cheese?? I was just looking into making some mozzarella cheese. I haven't gotten far enough to actually find rennet though. |
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Posted - May 31 2012 : 06:34:57 AM
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - May 30 2012 : 4:27:54 PM
Kristina our local IGA store had them but the tablets were for making icecream and other stuff. I almost bought them to make cheese but was told those were the wrong kind so I never bought them.
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - May 30 2012 : 07:20:57 AM
Here in WI, I can find them in some grocery stores (usually the more rural ones) and also at the bulk/natural store here. Usually health food stores sell them too. But again, that is here in WI.
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