How to Build a Charcuterie Board

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How to Build a Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are the hot trend to any small or large party these days. In the French tradition, charcuterie (pronounced "shahr-ku-tuh-ree") is the art of preparing and assembling cured meats and meat products. This traditional "meat only" board has come a long way with various additions to create more modern types of the traditional charcuterie board.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian/ French/ American

Keyword: charcuterie board, hot to create a charcuterie board

Servings: servings

Author: Elena Davis

Ingredients

Jam, Jellies, Spreads, Preserves

10 ounce spreads and or jams fig spread, marionberry, habanero pepper jelly, pesto, coarse ground mustard, apricot jam

Fresh Fruit and Crackers

16 ounce grapes get at least two varieties
8 ounce strawberries halved
3 ounce blueberries
3 ounce raspberries
12 ounce crackers

Cheese and Meat

10 ounce soft cheese fresh mozzarella, blue cheese, brie, etc.
10 ounce semi-hard cheese sliced Cheddar, Monterey, Gouda, Havarti, Provolone, etc.
8 ounce cured or smoked meats Columbus salame, Prosciutto, ham, etc.

Dried Fruits and Nuts

10 ounce dried fruits dates, apricots, cherries, etc.
8 ounce nuts raw almonds, pecans, pistachios, etc.
fresh herbs to garnish mint rosemary, basil, etc.

Pickles, Peppers, Olives Etc.

5 ounce cornichons
5 ounce stuffed olives

Instructions

Place all jams, preserves, mustards, or dips into small bowls or shallow dishes and place on the board.
Add meats and cheese, placing larger items like sliced meats and blocks or slices of cheese on the board first.
Add crackers and.or bread next, spacing them out on the board,.
Fill in gaps on your board with fresh and/or dried fruit.
Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Finish off by placing serving utensils in the cheeses and garnish with greenery

Notes

Have fun and make it your own!

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