Homemade sodium citrate = smooth cheese sauce

Ingredients

• 50 ml Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
• 0.5 tsp Baking Soda (regular baking soda)
• 80 ml Milk (whole milk for richness; water works too)
• 200 g Cheddar Cheese (sharp cheddar, shredded)
• 10 g Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 0.25 tsp Salt (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Create Sodium Citrate Solution

   In the saucepan combine 50 ml lemon juice with 0.5 tsp baking soda. Stir gently; the mixture will fizz and bubble as the acid reacts with the base.

   Time: PT2M

2. Add Liquid Base

   Once the bubbling subsides, pour in 80 ml milk (or water) and whisk to combine with the sodium citrate solution.

   Time: PT1M

3. Melt the Cheese

   Place the saucepan over medium heat. Add the shredded cheddar and stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Finish the Sauce

   Stir in the butter pieces and season with salt. Heat just until the butter melts, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

Nutrition Facts

Calories

910

Protein

50 g

Carbohydrates

7 g

Fat

72 g

Fiber

0 g