Fresh Chive Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	340.32 Kcal (1425 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02g	0%
Cholesterol	19.6mg	7%
Sodium	702.59mg	29%
Potassium	1564.55mg	33%
Total Carbs	51.19g	17%
Sugars	49.94g	200%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	0%
Protein	29.44g	59%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	21%
Calcium	1198.9mg	120%

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	7%
Sodium	69.38mg	29%
Potassium	154.5mg	33%
Total Carbs	5.06g	17%
Sugars	4.93g	200%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	2.91g	59%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	21%
Calcium	118.4mg	120%

* 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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