7 Tips for a Remarkable Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board can make your next event memorable. Focusing on cured meat, it is a step up from the standard cheese board served at endless parties or corporate gatherings.
Forget humdrum appetizers. Here are seven good reasons to choose a charcuterie board for your next get-together.
#1. Go for variety.
Your guests will love the fact that you are offering them a mix of interesting appetizers. Highlight cured meats like:
- Sausage or salami, like dry chorizo
- Prosciutto
- Jamon Serrano, which is Spanish ham
- Mocetta, or cured beef tenderloin
The rule of thumb is three slices for each attendee.
#2. Don’t forget pate.
Check out specialty stores that sell exotic pates by the slice. This lets you offer your guests an intriguing variety at an affordable price. Pates are a mix of ground meat that is cooked and mixed with vegetables, nuts and other foods. Serve crackers or artisan breads with the pate.
#3. Use pickled vegetables.
Picked vegetables add taste and texture to a standard charcuterie board. They can be as common as gherkins or exotic as kim-chi or picked okra.
#4. Offer a selection of spreads.
Let your guests select from an array of fancy mustards, preserves like cherry or apricot, and a spreadable cheese mixture.
#5. Add fresh bread or crackers.
To round off your remarkable charcuterie board, come up with a selection of four or five breads and crackers.
#6. Add the right drink.
Your guests will be thirsty when they eat from a charcuterie board. This is a great time to investigate local craft beers and interesting red and white wines.
#7. Serve on a wood board.
Wood charcuterie boards are the perfect way to serve your selections. They are solid and stable, making it easy for guests to serve themselves.
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