Bear Yogurt Maker, Greek Yogurt Maker Machine with Strainer and Timer Control, Stainless Steel Inner Pot, Automatic Digital with 2 Glass Jars 1 Quart for Home Organic Yogurt, Cheese, Fruit Wine

The perfect yogurt maker in my opinion. I had been making yogurt in various other methods such as a clay pot and a water bath and it was always so hard to keep a consistent temperature. I decided to buy this yogurt maker and I absolutely love it. It makes making yogurt so easy and allows me to make consistently great yogurt. The strainer also helps me to make my yogurt thicker without dealing with the messiness of cheesecloth. The machine overall is very lightweight and I am able to put it in a cupboard when not in use very easily. The glass containers that come with it are TOP NOTCH. I love how look and how they don't take up too much space in my fridge.

The media could not be loaded. I'm super happy with this yogurt maker!My purchase included the Greek yogurt strainer kit, two glass yogurt containers with lids, the yogurt maker and it's lid, and a recipe book.I also purchased a spare Bear glass yogurt container with lid (just in case I broke one).Texture:This is the Greek Yogurt made using this yogurt maker pressing the setting titled "Greek Yogurt".No straining needed.Greek yogurt with no mess and no fuss.Minimal effort Greek yogurt.This yogurt maker has already paid for itself in under two weeks (we eat a lot of yogurt).The home made yogurt from this machine is better quality than what I'm able to buy locally.Here's how to duplicate the yogurt I made.Recipe:The only ingredients I used:1/2 cup of plain yogurt from the grocery store and 1 quart of half and half (fewer net carbs = keto friendly).Instructions:Sterilized the Bear glass yogurt container, the lid for the glass container, the yogurt maker lid, a silicone spatula for stirring, a thermometer (unless using a laser gun thermometer), a 1/2 cup measuring cup or else a large spoon, and a stainless steel pot that holds at least 1.5 quarts and let it all air dry; I used hypochlorous acid sanitizing spray, as it's good safe and easy, but be sure it fully dried before starting.Put the pot on the stovetop and add: 1 quart or 946 mL or 4 cups of either milk / half and half / cream.Turn heat under pot to medium-low, leave for 5-7 minutes, stir with silicone spatula, test the temperature; check the temperature each 2-3 minutes until temperature is over 105 °f / 40.56° c.Once the temperature is over 105 °f / 40.56° c, remove from heart, stir for a few seconds, set timer for 15 minutes, check that the temperature is now under 100° f / 38° c (if it is still hotter than this, set another time for 15 minutes).Once the liquid is under under 100° f / 38° c, use the silicone spatula to stir in ~ 1/2 cup or two heeping giant spoons of yogurt.Pour liquid into the sanitized Bear glass yogurt container, place that into the Bear yogurt maker, as the yogurt maker lid, press "Greek yogurt" and "enter".In 10 hours when timer goes off, remove the glass container, cover with the sterilized lid, and refrigerate for at least an hour; this is good for at least 4 weeks of you started with pasteurized milk / half and half / cream and you kept everything sanitary. Enjoy.When your yogurt is running low, make another batch using ~ 1/2 cup or two heeping serving spoons worth of yogurt (so that you don't need to buy yogurt starter or buy more live yogurt from the store).*** OTHER ***How to Adjust Sourness:Normal Yogurt has minimal sourness and Greek yogurt is only slightly more sour. If you prefer a more sour yogurt, just let the yogurt make run longer than 10 hours.Bear Mesh Strainer Kit:I tested the Bear Greek yogurt mesh strainer kit on my last batch of yogurt made using the "Greek yogurt" setting and found that it was WAY too thick for me although the whey was delicious; I'll likely use the mesh strainer for special recipes in the future.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This yogurt maker has made homemade yogurt super easy and fun.The glass jars are perfect for small batches and experimenting with flavors. They’re easy to clean, and the yogurt always turns out smooth and creamy. The strainer is great for making thick Greek yogurt, which I love for parfaits. The machine is quiet and the digital controls and timer make it a total “set it and forget it” deal.It’s been fun trying different add-ins like honey, vanilla, or fruit. I like knowing exactly what’s in my yogurt—and it feels like a healthier choice.

After a couple of times of experimenting, I have come up with the perfect Greek Yogurt.1. I put 1 quart of milk in saucepan with my thermometer from my old yogurt maker. Heat milk to 180 degrees.2. Take sauce pan off the stove and put it in a ice/water bath until the temp. of the milk reduces to 110 degrees.3. Take out of ice water and stir in store boughten greek yogurt.After yogurt has cooked for 10 hours, I put it in the refrigerator overnight.Next day I strained it for 8 hours in the refrigerator.Perfect Greek Yogurt for me.

This is an excellent machine for homemade yogurts! I've tried a couple of yogurt makers over the years, but most of them require heating up milk prior to the fermentation process (not the end of the world but the extra steps make you wonder why even bother). Not this machine—all you need is pour in milk of your desire (doesn't need to be in room temperature), stir in the yogurt starter, push the button, and voila! 8-10 hours later you have your perfect homemade and delicious yogurt.

I'm going to start making yogurt with my own homemade cashew milk. You don't understand this company Bear. This company is the very best and they stand behind their products! This is my second Bear product. I was so upset because I wanted a user manual and the recipie booklet. Bear bent over backwards to help me.They really are so caring. Thank You Bear.

I ordered this, thinking it was going to make my task more manageable. It is all that it claims to be. Easy to use, clean, and makes great yogurt.

The results from using the Bear are far superior than making it in an Instapot.I used L.Reuteri yogurt starter, Cutting Edge Culture’s Custom Blend of Organic Prebiotic Fiber Dietary Supplement (both purchased on Amazon) along with Organic 1/2 & 1/2. Cooked in the Bear for 36 hours by resetting the timer for 12 hours 3 times.The results…ABSOLUTELY the Best Yogurt I’ve Ever Had!! Thick (without using the basket), Smooth & delicious unique yogurt flavor!Definitely worth the $, time & effort!!