BEARDED BUTCHER BLEND SEASONING Pepper Jack High‑Temp Cheese 2.5 lb — 1/4" Cubes, Heat‑Stable to 400°F for Sausages & Burgers

Bearded Butcher Blend High-Temp Pepper Jack Cheese is a shelf-stable, pre-diced 2.5 lb cheese formulated to hold its shape at cooking temperatures up to 400°F for predictable texture in sausages, brats, snack sticks, burgers, and more.

This high-temperature pepper jack delivers spicy, creamy flavor in a convenient, ready-to-use format. Packaged into uniform 1/4-inch cubes and portioned for mixing with up to 25 lbs of meat overall (2.5 lbs per 10 lbs meat ratio suggested), it’s designed for small-batch charcuterie makers and home cooks who want consistent melt resistance and even distribution of cheese in cooked or smoked products. The product ships shelf-stable and should be refrigerated after opening to preserve quality.

How does this cheese stay intact during high-heat cooking?

The formulation and manufacturing process give this pepper jack a higher melting threshold so cubes maintain shape at grilling, smoking, and baking temperatures up to 400°F. That means you get visible, flavorful cheese pockets without turning your sausage or burgers into a greasy cheese puddle.

• Engineered for heat stability to resist over-melting.
• Uniform 1/4" cubes promote even heating across a batch.
• Reliable performance in ovens, smokers, and on grills.

Can I use these 1/4" cubes directly in my sausage or burger recipes?

Yes — the cheese is pre-diced and ready to mix into ground meat, so there’s no need to chop or measure small pieces. Its size and texture let you distribute cheese evenly without clogging grinders or altering grind consistency.

• Pre-portioned 2.5 lb bag calibrated for typical 10 lb meat batches.
• Cubes mix smoothly into sausage, brat, and burger blends.
• No thaw-and-drain hassle; use straight from the bag after brief tempering if needed.

What recipes and uses benefit most from this pepper jack?

Its spicy, creamy profile pairs well with smoked and grilled meats, artisan sausages, and snack sticks. Use it where visible cheese pieces and controlled melting are part of the texture experience: bratwurst, stuffed burgers, link sausages, and charcuterie-style snack sticks.

• Cheese-filled brats, smoked sausages, and summer sausage recipes.
• Grilled or stuffed burgers that need distinct cheese pockets.
• Snack sticks and hot dogs that are cooked or smoked at higher temperatures.

How should I store and portion this product for best results?

The product is shelf-stable before opening for flexible storage and shipping, but refrigeration after opening preserves texture and flavor. For predictable cheese-to-meat ratios, follow the suggested mixing guideline and adjust based on personal preference.

• Shelf-stable unopened; refrigerate after opening to maintain quality.
• One 2.5 lb bag mixes well with up to 10 lbs of meat; scale as needed for larger batches.
• Keep cubes refrigerated and use within recommended time after opening.

Who is this for? This product is aimed at home charcuterie hobbyists, small-batch sausage makers, backyard grillmasters, and foodservice chefs seeking a dependable pepper jack that survives cooking temperatures without losing structure. If you make brats, burgers, snack sticks, or smoked sausage and want consistent, spicy cheese pockets in every bite, these pre-diced, high-temp cubes save prep time and reduce variability in finished products.

Ingredients

Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Water, Red and Green Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavoring, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Crushed Red Pepper Enzymes, Corn Starch and/or Cellulose (to prevent caking), Natamycin (Preservative). CONTAINS MILK