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How to build an Epic Charcuterie Board

December 28, 2018 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

Our Charcuterie (shahr-koo-tuh-ree) board is filled with cured meats, cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, pickled veggies, nuts, olives, crackers, and more! It can be assembled in minutes for fuss-free entertaining!

Variety is the key to a good charcuterie board, so mix and match textures and flavors. Place slices of hard salami alongside delicate, paper-thin prosciutto. Include smooth pâtés and sausages, as well as soft and hard cheeses. And don’t be afraid of bolder cheeses, like Stilton (blue) cheese.

Most importantly, don’t forget the fruits and vegetables. There are a lot of rich, fatty flavors so include acidic, tangy, bites of pickled vegetables, olives, and mustards to cut through the richness. Add dried fruit and nuts for more flavor and texture contrast. And finally, round out the board with slices of crusty bread and/or crackers.

MEATS: Include a variety of flavors and textures for example sliced pepper salami, rolled prosciutto and thoughtfully piled ham. Select 3-4 options:

  • Peppered Salami
  • Soppressata (Italian salami)
  • Prosciutto
  • Ham
  • Kielbasa – Beef, chicken or pork
  • Salmon
  • Pâté

CHEESES: Choose a variety of cheeses. Look for various hard and soft cheeses from mellow to sharp. Cheeses are easiest served already sliced. Select 4-5 options:

  • Manchego Cheese 
  • Stilton (Blue) Cheese
  • Aged Cheddar Cheese
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Herb Goat Cheese
  • Cheese Curds
  • Chevre drizzled with Honey
  • Brie topped with Apricot Jam

BREAD and CRACKERS: Variety is the key! Include buttery flaky crackers, whole grain crackers, pretzel crisps and a baguette thinly sliced and toasted. Select 3-4 options:

  • Buttery Crackers
  • Pretzel Crisps
  • Artisan or Whole Crackers
  • Baguette, sliced and toasted

FRUIT & NUTS: Both dried and fresh fruit will add gorgeous color and lots of flavor to your charcuterie board! Nuts such as cashews, pistachios, and almonds should be shelled and salted. Mix and match selections:

  • Dried Apricots & Dates
  • Assorted Fresh Berries
  • Grapes – Green, Red and/or Black
  • Red or Green Apple Slices
  • Pears
  • Figs
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cashews
  • Pistachios
  • Almonds

PICKLES, OLIVES, and DIPS: Add small bowls filled with Cornichon dill pickles, a variety of olives, jellies, mustards, and delicious dips is a great way to add some zip and flavor to your board. Mix and match selections:

  • Cornichons – Small Pickled Gherkins
  • Assorted Olives – Black, Green & Stuffed
  • Assorted Jams and Jellies
  • Honey for drizzling
  • Mustards – Spicy, Coarse & Grainy
  • Spinach Dip
  • Onion Dip

Filed Under: Appetizers, BLOG, Canapés, Christmas, Cold Dips, ENTREE, HOLIDAYS, New Year's Eve, Pork, Snacks, Vegetable

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