Ready to impress your guests? This fun and foolproof guide will show you how to build the ultimate charcuterie board – layered with cheeses, cured meats, crackers, fruits, and all the tasty extras.
Your dishes
Who says you should only use one board to serve your delicious platter? Make the large serving board your canvas, then grab cute bowls, ramekins or any mismatched dishes and let the styling process begin. These small bowls are perfect for dips, olives, nuts, and all the tasty bits that like to roll around.
Choose your meats
Let’s start with the stars of the board – meats! “Charcuterie” comes from the French word for cured pork, but don’t stop there. Mix it up with at least three types to keep things tasty: spicy salami, smoky ham, or a bit of biltong (we are South African, after all). Just keep your budget in mind – meats can be pricey, so balance them out with more affordable fillers like crackers, nuts, or fresh fruit.
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Cheese selection
Like meats, cheese is one of the heavy hitters on your board. If your budget allows, aim for three types of cheese on your board: firm, soft and blue cheese. Mixing textures and tastes keeps things exciting and gives your guests plenty to sample.
Types of cheese to consider as options to serve:
Firm: Manchego, Edam, Gouda
Soft: Brie, Camembert, goat’s cheese
Blue cheese: Stilton or Gorgonzola
Crackers, fruits and veggies
Every great charcuterie board needs a little crunch and a splash of colour. Grab a couple of crackers or bread options – something sturdy for spreading and something light for snacking. Then, bring in some freshness! Seasonal fruits and veggies like grapes, berries, cucumber slices, or even baby carrots add that juicy, crisp contrast to all the rich meats and cheeses.
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