Charcuterie Board Recipefeatured

by lonepear on May 22, 2021

Posted in DIY

A charcuterie board is a fun way to display small food items and bite-sized snacks usually as an appetizer. Historically, charcuterie is made of cured meats but in modern times charcuterie boards can be made of desserts, brunch, Spanish-inspired, Southern-inspired and can even be tailored with special seasonal items that are only available during specific times of the year.

Charcuterie boards have gotten really popular in recent years and can be found on the menu in restaurants, over flowing at weddings receptions, graduation parties, kid parties, girls night and of course on social media. There is a board for every occasion.

What inspired me to share this recipe? I came across some marble at a local store and decided to actually hand making a board with marble and wood. It was a fun DIY project and I was able to make the board just the right size for me and my storage area. Check out how to make your own board here.

This recipe is the foundation for any meat and cheese charcuterie board. It can be made small for a party of 1 or tailored for a larger gathering by adding more meats, cheeses and condiments.

Charcuterie Board – The Basics

Simple, uncrowded board with all the must-haves of a meat and cheese charcuterie. Easy to assemble for a party of 1 or it could be made more elaborate for a larger group or special occasion.

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Course Appetizer

Equipment

Board/Tray/Platter

Ingredients

3 options of cured meats pepperoni, prosciutto, soppressata
1 soft cheese Brie or goat
1 firm cheese smoked gouda, cheddar (peppered, aged)
1-2 fresh or dried fruit strawberries, grapes, raspberries, dried cranberries, apricots
1 jelly/preserve/spread fig spread, honey, pepper jelly
2 condiments whole grain mustard, olives, mini pickles, olive tapenade
1 nut roasted almonds, pecans
1-2 crackers mini toasts, herb flavored cracker or flat bread