el Gaucho Yogurt Recipe

He posted on Fitness Board. I don’t have yogurt setting on instapot so I sous vide.

One half gallon half and half
One half gallon heavy cream

10 probiotic supplement pills
3 tablespoons powdered Inulin

I put in 2 1/2 gallon ziploc and sous vide at 110 degrees for 40 hours .

After removing I strained in a colander lined with cheesecloth or paper towels or flour sack over a bowl in icebox overnight to drain the whey-which is approximately 3.5 cups and reserve it.

Then put in stand mixer with whisk attachment and mix. If too dry for you add a bit of the whey until you have the consistency you like.

Save 2 cups to use as your starter culture for the second batch and only use 5 probiotic supplements and I use same 3 tablespoons of inulin.










First batch I drained the whey and didn’t save and it was pretty much feta cheese. 3rd batch I didn’t have to add any whey. Mixing in the stand mixer gets any lumps out and makes it smoother but that’s just an option.

Put some on a plate with a bit of olive oil, Aleppo pepper and black olives and drag a pita through it.

Put a couple tablespoons under a piece of roasted chicken and let mix with the au jus for a great light sauce.

Drizzle with honey and granola or I like it just plain. Good tangy taste.

Powerman says it thickens thinning hair. I have a headful so I can’t confirm. A little bit is filling. I have a gallon of whole milk so I’ll use it to make next batch just to use up.

Questions I can’t seem to find answers to:

Why half and half/cream not whole milk? I’m guessing sugar content?

Powerman how did you determine 40 hours? And why.

What exactly is the strain and why is it better than store bought? (It is cheaper)

Anyone have any suggestions or comments?

Couple other things-some say boil first but I haven’t (per el Gaucho) as I believe it is determined that would be for raw non pasteurized milk.

I use a smaller lid to submerge and hold the bag down-it’s not shown.

Gaucho says it will last over a month but I go through it quicker than that however I see no reason why it wouldn’t.