Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 165°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 2

  Place a half-size (12 x 10-inch) pan in center of a full-size (12 x 20-inch) pan. Fill the full-size pan around the half-size pan with ice, all the way to the rim.

  Ingredients

  • As Needed Ice

• Step 3

  Set a wire rack or a layer of toothpicks in the half-size pan, then lay the cheese on top. Place the pan on the grill. Close the lid and smoke the cheese for 1 hour. Open the grill and flip the cheese over. Add more ice to the full-size pan, close the grill again, and continue smoking for 1 hour more.

  02:00

  Ingredients

  • 1  8-oz block of cheese, such as mozzarella, Provolone, or cheddar

• Step 4

  Remove the cheese from the grill and wrap in parchment paper. Refrigerate the cheese for 2-3 days to allow the smoke flavor to mellow.

• Step 5

  When ready to serve, remove the cheese from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice. Serve with your favorite crackers, pickled vegetables, and wine. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  Crackers, for serving

  •  Pickled vegetables, for serving

  •  Wine, for serving