How do you pronounce charcuterie?

Charcuterie is pronounced “shahr-ku-tuh-ree” and it means the art of preparing and assembling cured meats and other meat products.

Can a charcuterie board be round?

Absolutely you can have a round charcuterie board. The boards themselves come made of several different materials, shapes and sizes. We even have an acrylic one in the shape of a painter's pallet (Geoffrey's favorite). Check out The Best Boards for Charcuterie in 2023 where we talk all about the boards themselves. Most important thing is to select ones that fit your style.

How much food do I need to serve on my charcuterie board?

If you serve the charcuterie as an appetizer or starter course, calculate approximately 2 ounces per person. If the charcuterie board is the main course in your gathering, estimate about 5 ounces per person. If you are inviting Geoffrey and I to your party, you might want to plan for a little more... we're not shy when there's a good charcuterie board nearby.

Charcuterie Board Ideas

Description

Let’s put together a charcuterie board! Vegan fig salami, olives, fig chutney, Dijon mustard, jams, and a few other goodies complement and contrast each other for a combination hard to forget. We will give you the best charcuterie board ideas to impress your guests.

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Ingredients

Dried-cured meats: Uncured calabrese, prosciutto, uncured capocollo, and spicy salami with fennel seeds.
Cheeses: Brie cheese, blue cheese, Manchego cheese, and Bocconcini (small mozzarella cheese balls)
Fruits: Grapes, fresh figs, apples, persimmon, cherries, pears, blackberries, strawberries, and cherry tomatoes.
Crackers
Nuts: almonds, walnuts, pecan, and pistachios

NOTE: All of the following products are available to you from our previous suppliers

Vegan Fig Salami with Orange Zest and Pepper
Magnificent Five Greek Olives
Fig Chutney
Tarragon Dijon Mustard
White Fig and Almond Confit
Kalamata Olive & Oregano Spread
Sweet Red Pepper and Graviera Cheese Spread
Roasted Aubergine and Red Pepper Spread
Apricot Preserves
Pure Greek Honey with fresh honeycomb

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Instructions

Place serving board on the table creating a tiered form if you are using more than one board.
Arrange the sliced cured meats and cheeses. I recommend slicing the hard cheeses, and crumble some of the blue cheese. Add the jar of Fig and Almond Confit next to the cheeses, and the Tarragon Dijon Mustard next to the meats.
Situate small bowls on your board and outside of the board and fill with olives, honey, vegan fig salami and apricot jam.
Position the jars of spreads on one of the boards.
Fill in blank spots around the board with fruits, crackers, and nuts.
Add a small glass with toothpicks, appetizer forks, and spreaders, and an empty bowl for your guests to throw away pits or any other food waste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Arranging
Cuisine: International, Mediterranean

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