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Homemade Ricotta




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List of Ingredients




1 gallon whole milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
kosher or sea salt

Heat milk with lemon juice in a stainless steel or other nonreactive pot over medium-low heat only until the curds separate from the whey. DO NOT let the milk scorch.

Line a colander with 3 layers of cheesecloth. Pour mixture into a colander. Bring the ends of the cheesecloth together and tie them securely with kitchen twine. Tie twine to a wooden spoon handle. Rest the spoon with the cheesecloth over a deep bowl. Depending on the consistency you desire, allow the bag to hang for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. The longer you leave it, the stiffer the curds will become.

When it's ready, unmold the cheese. Season with salt & store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. You might also season the ricotta with minced chives or green garlic, cracked black pepper, and a little olive oil. Makes about 2 cups (1/2 pound)


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