cheesecloth

[ cheez-klawth, -kloth ]

noun

1. a lightweight cotton fabric of open texture.

cheesecloth

/ ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ /

noun

1. a loosely woven cotton cloth formerly used only for wrapping cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheesecloth¹

First recorded in 1650–60; so called because first used to wrap cheese

Example Sentences

After the curd is drained through a cheesecloth, it is molded into whatever shape the cheesemaker desires.

From Eater

You can use the sprouted legumes immediately or transfer them, still covered in cheesecloth to allow them to breathe, to the refrigerator and store them for about five days.

From Popular-Science

Prepare a nut milk bag or several layers of tightly woven cheesecloth and line the sieve with it.

From Washington Post

This mixture is cooked similarly to the doogh preparation and then strained in a sack or cheesecloth for a couple of minutes.

From Washington Post

Transfer to a large piece of folded cheesecloth set in a medium bowl.

From Washington Post

If you find your pumpkin to have too much water after you cook the flesh, strain it in a sieve or cheesecloth.

From The Daily Beast

Most cooks these days do not, alas, truss their own roasts or carefully make cheesecloth bags to hold their soup herbs.

From The Daily Beast

Fine-strain the mix through a cheesecloth or chinois strainer.

From The Daily Beast

Let sit for one week, shaking daily; strain through a chinois or cheesecloth.

From The Daily Beast

Strain through a chinois or cheesecloth and let stand to cool.

From The Daily Beast

Over the top is loosely spread a cheesecloth upon which a few drops of compound tincture of benzoin or eucalyptus are sprinkled.

From Project Gutenberg

Strain it through cheesecloth, put it in a covered pail, and you will always have enough for frying without buying lard.

From Project Gutenberg

Cut large fish, such as salmon or halibut in thick pieces and tie in piece of cheesecloth.

From Project Gutenberg

Pour into sterilized jelly bags of unbleached muslin or doubled cheesecloth and drain but do not squeeze.

From Project Gutenberg

Wipe lamb with piece of wet cheesecloth; fill pocket with dressing made with above ingredients mixed together.

From Project Gutenberg