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Low Sodium Ricotta Cheese

AuthorKelly Jensen
Low Sodium Ricotta Cheese is a fantastic, inexpensive, and salt-free cheese recipe that is easy to make at home! All you need is two ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment to make easy homemade ricotta cheese in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 147 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Strainer
  • Cheese Cloth

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Place a large pot on the stove. Add the milk and vinegar, stir well, and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, you should see the curds and whey separating in the pot. Remove the pot from the heat, and allow it to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Place a large strainer in the sink, or over a bowl or pot where it can catch the whey. Line the strainer with cheese cloth (or a reusable cheese cloth bag) and slowly pour the contents of the pot in over the cheesecloth. The whey should be strained out, leaving only the ricotta cheese in the strainer.
  • Allow the ricotta to strain for 5 to 10 minutes, until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Enjoy or use right away. If saving, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 368mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.03mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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