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FieldsofThyme
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countrymommy85
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Krystle
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 Posted - May 30 2012 : 07:20:57 AM
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Here in WI, I can find them in some grocery stores (usually the more rural ones) and also at the bulk/natural store here. Usually health food stores sell them too. But again, that is here in WI.
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wooliespinner
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Linda
Manchester
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 4:27:54 PM
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Kristina our local IGA store had them but the tablets were for making icecream and other stuff. I almost bought them to make cheese but was told those were the wrong kind so I never bought them.
Linda
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one_dog_per_acre
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Trish
Sandpoint
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Posted - May 31 2012 : 06:34:57 AM
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Support your local winemaking/brew your own beer store.
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Emily Anna
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Emily
Fort Atkinson
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Posted - Jun 01 2012 : 3:05:38 PM
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| Are you making cheese?? I was just looking into making some mozzarella cheese. I haven't gotten far enough to actually find rennet though. |
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sjmjgirl
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Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2012 : 4:27:40 PM
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I also see them at grocery stores, but if you have an Amish settlement near you, you would probably find them there,also. That is where I usually buy it.
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FieldsofThyme
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.Linz.
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Lindsey
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2012 : 08:46:11 AM
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Well, you don't need rennet for ricotta - just heat the milk to 195*, add in vinegar or lemon juice until the curds separate (no more than 1/8 cup, and if you still don't get a clear seperation of curds and whey, raise the temp. to 205*), and drain. Don't squeeze the curds unless you're going for a dry ricotta. That's it! If you want to, you can add some melted butter and 1/2 tsp of baking soda after you've drained it.
Junket rennet tablets don't work well for cheesemaking, though. I recommend getting a bottle of liquid rennet. I buy my rennet and cultures from http://dairyconnection.com/ and use recipes from fiascofarm.com and the book Home Cheese Making by Ricki Carroll (www.cheesemaking.com)
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FieldsofThyme
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.Linz.
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Lindsey
Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
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Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 07:54:17 AM
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If it's a soft cheese, it'll work.
According to cheesemaking.com:
Q: "Can I use Junket rennet to make my cheese?"
A: "Junket is a soft custardy desert made popular in the early 50's. The coagulation had to be slow and not much rennet added. Many people have wondered if they can use this type of rennet for their cheesemaking, the answer is yes and no..." (http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/pg/106-Rennet-FAQ.html)
I don't think you've wasted any milk, you just might not get a very firm curd. :)
May I ask what recipe you're using for ricotta that calls for rennet? I've just never seen a ricotta recipe where you add rennet, that's interesting and I'm wondering why the recipe would call for it. :)
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FieldsofThyme
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