Farmer's Cheese aka Tvorog Recipe

Name: Farmer's Cheese aka Tvorog Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 6 qts whole milk; 3/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp white vinegar

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
2 cups
Calories
1726 kcal
Course
Snacks, Others
Cuisine
American, Russian

Farmer's Cheese aka Tvorog Recipe

Charles Herrera

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Try your hand at this classic Slavic homemade farmer's cheese (tvorog) using only milk, lemon juice, and vinegar. It's great on it's own or in a variety of dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 qts whole milk
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp white vinegar

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Instructions

In a large pot, bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Make sure to stir it occasionally so it doesn't stick or burn to the bottom.
As soon as the milk begins to simmer, turn off the heat. Using a spatula or slotted spoon, stir in the lemon juice and white vinegar. Within 5 minutes, the milk should begin to curdle.
Line a colander with a cheesecloth and pour the milk through to strain out the curdles.
Bundle the cloth around the cheese like a coin purse and bring out as much of the whey as you can.
Place the wrapped cheese on a plate and weigh it down with a heavy pot or pan. Leave it to press overnight.
Keep the farmer's cheese stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it in your favorite recipes and baked goods. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1726kcal (86%) Carbohydrates 139g (46%) Protein 93g (186%) Fat 91g (140%) Saturated Fat 53g (265%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 341mg (114%) Sodium 1080mg (45%) Potassium 4353mg (124%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 139g (278%) Vitamin A 4605IU (92%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 3498mg (350%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1726 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1726kcal	86%
Carbohydrates	139g	46%
Protein	93g	186%
Fat	91g	140%
Saturated Fat	53g	265%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	20g	100%
Cholesterol	341mg	114%
Sodium	1080mg	45%
Potassium	4353mg	93%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	139g	278%
Vitamin A	4605IU	92%
Vitamin C	35mg	39%
Calcium	3498mg	350%
Iron	0.1mg	1%