Smoked Ricotta Recipe

Name: Smoked Ricotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole-milk ricotta; 1 1/2 cups kosher salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 14 juniper berries; 1 tablespoon white peppercorns; 3 tablespoons coriander seeds; 6 bay leaves; 6 sprigs rosemary; 1 cup fruitwood chips; 2 cups ice

Servings: persons

2 cups whole-milk ricotta
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
14 juniper berries
1 tablespoon white peppercorns
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
6 bay leaves
6 sprigs rosemary
1 cup fruitwood chips
2 cups ice

1
Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set over a bowl.
2
Spoon the ricotta onto the cheesecloth and let drain overnight in the refrigerator.
3
The next day, line the inside of a stove-top smoker (or wok) with aluminum foil so that it comes at least 2 inches up the sides of the pan.
4
Spoon the ricotta from the cheesecloth into a steel flower-petal steamer.
5
Mix together the salt, sugar, juniper berries, peppercorns, coriander seeds, bay leaves and rosemary.
6
Pour this into the base of the smoker.
7
Sprinkle the wood chips around the edges of the spice mixture.
8
Place a small (10-inch) baking rack on top of the spice mixture.
9
Turn the heat to high (and turn on the exhaust fan above your stove), and when smoke appears, spread the ice on the baking rack.
10
Top with the steamer.
11
Cover the smoker (or wok) tightly with either the lid or aluminum foil.
12
Regulate the heat so the mixture is smoking but not scorching.
13
Smoke until the ricotta is golden brown on top and dry enough on the edges to crumble, 15 to 20 minutes.
14
Scrape the ricotta into a bowl and chill immediately.

317

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole-milk ricotta, 1 1/2 cups kosher salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 14 juniper berries, and more.

Yes, Smoked Ricotta falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Ricotta

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