RECIPE: Putting together the perfect charcuterie board
A delicious charcuterie plate can be the perfect addition to any gathering.
The festive season is a time for family, friends and food!
Christmas lunch, dinner, and leftovers will make you feel pretty stuffed.
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2024 has been the year of the cheeseboard and charcuterie board.
Many adaptions have been made to the classic snack board with people making butter boards and other variations.
Whether you want to be the best host or show up to the party with the most impressive side dish, here are some tips for putting together a delicious charcuterie board.
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What you'll need
Cheese
You can choose any cheese you enjoy, but use a variety of hard (manchego, cheddar, gruyere) and soft (brie, cream cheese, blue) cheese).
Meat
Biltong is a great option, as well as ham, salami, and prosciutto.
Savoury
Cut veggies, almonds, pecans, cashews, gherkins, hummus, cocktail onions and olives are flavours that work well.
Sweet
Fresh fruit like blueberries, strawberries, grapes, cherries, figs and marmalades.
Crackers
Choose a variety to accompany all the other snacks and cheeses.
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How to arrange the charcuterie board
1. Choose a board that is big enough for the number of people you are hosting. It can be as big or small as you like. A flat board usually works best.
2. Start with the cheese and place it around the board.
3. Fold and add the meat. You can fold the meat into roses and other cute shapes. Here is a video with some tips:
4. Add the sweet and savoury ingredients. Pair fresh fruits, jams, and candied nuts with brie and goat cheese. Briny food, nuts, and mustard are near salami and parmesan.
5. Lastly, add the crackers and fill in the gaps.
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Extra tips
It might seem obvious but try to keep it simple. Avoid fancy cheeses, nuts, crackers and other condiments that people may not care about.
Make it colourful with different types of fruits and veggies.
Arrange your board in a fun shape like a Christmas wreath:
Or Christmas tree cheeses:
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