What is Charcuterie?

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Charcuterie is the culinary art of preparing meat products such as bacon, salami, ham, sausage, pâtés, and confit. Someone that prepares charcuterie is called a Charcutier.

Charcuterie suggestions for the perfect meat and cheese board:

Meats:

• prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, ham, sausage, terrines, ballotines, pâtés 

Cheeses:

• Hard cheese - gouda, cheddar, manchego
• Soft cheeses like chevre, brie, roquefort

Fruits and Veggies:

• Dried mango, apricots, dates, cranberry
• Fresh grapes, sliced apples, pears, figs, berries
• Olives and pickles 

Breads and Crackers:

• Artisan breads and gourmet crackers with different shapes, textures and flavors, toasted baguette, bread sticks 

Honey, Spreads, Oils and Vinegars:

• Set honey or honeycomb right on the platter
• Dab a generous amount of fig or other fruit spread on top of a log of goat cheese for spreading on crackers.
• Olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Nuts and Seeds:

• Marcona almonds, spicy nut/seed mixes, caramelized nuts
• Chocolate covered nuts or raisins
• Pistachio, pine nuts, garlic nuts

Decorating with greens:

• Add greens like lettuce leaves, basil, rosemary sprigs or thyme
• Finish it off with a few small colorful flowers
• Don't forget the cheese forks and knives.  These can be as fun and creative as your platters and boards.

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